For passengers flying from Manchester Airport
CHECK-IN & TERMINAL INFORMATION
Check-in opens 1 hour 30 minutes before departure and closes 30 minutes before departure. All Blue Islands services use Terminal 3 at Manchester Airport.
Nearest Train
Trains from the Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly in the city centre take around 20mins. They run every 10mins, 7 days a week.
PARKING
Manchester Airport has short and long stay parking available ranging from 1min walk to 10min bus ride from the terminal. Pre-book online for the best prices.
Buses
Manchester Airport is linked to the city centre by a 24-hour Stagecoach bus service and is well-served by a network of local and regional buses, running daily from early morning to late night.
Contact Airport
+44 808 169 7030
Full Contact Information
For passengers flying to Manchester Airport
Car Hire
Book online or by phone, collect your hire car from the Car Rental Village via a free bus transfer that departs from each terminal of Manchester Airport every 10 minutes.
Taxis
Black Cab Taxis and StreetCars private hire cars are available 24/7 from Manchester Airport. There are three taxi ranks, one located outside each terminal building. No booking required for Black Cab Taxis.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight from Manchester to Exeter?
The average flight time from Manchester to Exeter is 1 hour 20 minutes.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Southampton?
The average flight time from Manchester to Southampton is 1 hour 10 minutes.
What type of aircraft flies from Manchester to Exeter and Southampton?
Fly from Manchester to Exeter and Southampton on a Blue Islands ATR turboprop aircraft.
✓ ATRs are rear boarding, so choose a seat at the rear if you want to be one of the first to disembark
✓ The toilet is also located at the rear of the aircraft
✓ There is 2+2 cabin configuration on Blue Islands ATR aircraft, seats are A&C + D&F
When can you fly from Manchester to Exeter?
Blue Islands operate flights from Manchester to Exeter up to 3 times a day, 7 days a week.
When can you fly from Manchester to Southampton?
Blue Islands operate flights from Manchester to Southampton up to 3 times a day, 7 days a week.
Good to Know
With Home Bag Check-In, have your bags collected from your doorstep and put on the plane for you. All you have to do is turn up and fly.