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Manchester Airport is located 15km from Manchester city centre, n Ringway, Manchester, England. It is among the United Kingdom's top three airports in terms of passenger numbers, after London Heathrow and Gatwick, and it is the 21st busiest airport in Europe. It processes more than twice as many passengers as the next busiest airport, Edinburgh.
Manchester Airport flies to around 200 destinations – more than any other airport in the United Kingdom. The airport contains three terminals, and it is the only British airport apart from Heathrow to operate two runways longer than 3,000 metres. The airport is accessible via the M56 motorway, with a dedicated approach road from the motorway at junction 5.
About Manchester
The sixth largest city in England, Manchester is a lively place where there is always something going on. From premiership football to international festivals to big-name musical acts, you'll never be short of something to do. You’ll find a lively buzz wherever you go, with new bars and restaurants opening every week and a cheerful camaraderie among the city’s diverse elements. Cutting-edge architecture shares a skyline with Gothic buildings; hip boutiques slip effortlessly between high-street stores; and a multicultural population embraces everything from Chinatown to the Curry Mile.
Image: Manchester canal by Christine McIntosh
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