Manchester Airport, strategically positioned at the epicentre of the dynamic ‘Northern Powerhouse’, annually caters to a staggering 28 million passengers. With an impressive 37% surge in passenger numbers within the past five years, the airport is currently amidst an ambitious £1 billion redevelopment scheme poised to elevate its capacity to a remarkable 55 million passengers per annum.
Serving as a pivotal gateway to a catchment area exceeding 22 million individuals, Manchester proudly holds the prestigious title of The Economist’s Best UK City 2018, embodying excellence within the Northern Powerhouse, which boasts a formidable £165 billion GVA. Boasting an array of coveted long-haul routes to iconic destinations such as New York, Seattle, Addis Ababa, and Mumbai, complemented by robust growth on key routes like Beijing, Manchester Airport has witnessed an extraordinary 10% surge in point-to-point long-haul traffic over the past three years, cementing its status as a premier global aviation hub.
Manchester Airport’s status as a key aviation hub ensures connectivity to numerous destinations worldwide, facilitated by a mix of full-service and low-cost carriers catering to various passenger demographics.