NCP Manchester Flightpath

NCP Manchester Flightpath is a key-handover park-and-ride service with a direct shuttle taking approximately five minutes to Manchester Airport. Park in the arrivals area, check in at reception and leave your key after the team has photographed the vehicle and completed the condition report. NCP then parks the car while you take the shuttle to your terminal.

The main advantage is the combination of competitive off-airport parking and a short, direct transfer. The bus operates on request rather than following a continuous circuit, although you will need to telephone for collection after your return flight.

Why choose NCP Manchester Flightpath?

• Five-minute transfer: one of the closest independent park-and-ride options at Manchester Airport.
• Direct shuttle: buses serve all terminals without collecting passengers from other car parks.
• Car parked for you: leave the vehicle in the arrivals area rather than searching for a space.
• Open around the clock: the car park and transfer service operate 24 hours a day.
• Vehicle inspection: photographs and a condition report are completed during check-in.
• Park Mark security: the site has 24-hour CCTV, 3.5-metre perimeter fencing, controlled gates and round-the-clock security.
• Indoor waiting area: a customer lounge provides seating and shelter while you wait for the bus.

How does Flightpath compare with APH Manchester?

Both are off-airport services where you leave your keys and the car park staff park the vehicle. APH transfers take approximately 5–15 minutes depending on the terminal, while Flightpath is closer and normally provides a direct journey of around five minutes.

Choose Flightpath when the shorter transfer is the priority. APH is worth considering when it offers the lower price or you prefer its choice of indoor and outdoor parking.

How does Flightpath compare with JetParks?

JetParks is Manchester Airport’s budget self-parking option. You find a space, keep your keys and take a shuttle serving the terminals. At Flightpath, you leave your keys and NCP parks the vehicle for you.

Choose Flightpath if you want to avoid searching for a bay and prefer a direct, on-request transfer. Choose JetParks if official airport parking and keeping your keys are more important.

How does Flightpath compare with Official Meet & Greet?

Both services park the car for you and require you to leave your keys. Flightpath operates from an off-airport site and requires a shuttle, while Official Meet & Greet lets you leave the vehicle beside the appropriate terminal and walk to check-in.

Choose Flightpath for the more economical key-handover service. Official Meet & Greet is more convenient for passengers prepared to pay extra to avoid the bus.

Important things to know

The shuttle runs on request. When returning, call the car park and wait where you were dropped off: Bus Stop E at Terminal 1, Bus Stop H at Terminal 2 or Bus Stop C at Terminal 3. Cars must be no more than 5 metres long and 2 metres wide, including attached tow bars, cycle racks or rear boxes. Pickups, vans, commercial vehicles, campervans, caravans, trailers and motorcycles are not accepted. Remove house keys and valuables before handing over the car key.

Security

This car park has been awarded the Park Mark which means it adheres to a high level of security measures, including:

• 24 hour CCTV coverage


• 3.5 metre security fencing


• Office security 24 hours a day 7 days a week

Directions

Please check your confirmation email for directions.

Arrival procedure

On arrival please wait for staff to open the entry gates and let you in. Staff are on-site 24/7. Park in the area outside the reception.


Once you've prepared your car to be left, make your way to reception with your car key ready to hand this over for check-in.

Return procedure

After exiting the airport terminal you should return to where you were previously dropped off at the terminal during your arrival and call 0161 960 0123 or 07799458979 for shuttle bus pick-up.