Luggage storageManchester Airport

Luggage storage at and around Manchester Airport

Plenty of people passing through Manchester Airport find themselves with an awkward gap between an early check-out and a late flight, or a long layover where dragging a suitcase around isn't appealing.

The Northern Quarter has no luggage facility of its own, though it's easy to reach by tram or train. Castlefield Viaduct won't let you bring suitcases up, so you'll need somewhere to leave them before visiting. The airport's twilight bag drop lets some passengers check hold luggage the evening before, but only at specific terminals and for specific airlines. Manchester Airport is located in the area of Ringway, 9 miles (approximately 14.5 kilometres) south of Manchester city centre. the airport's official left-luggage provider, located in the Terminal 2 check-in hall, provides long- and short-term luggage storage services. With Stasher, you can store bags from £1.49 per bag per day.

There's no strict size limit, though prices can vary with bag size. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to £10,000. Stasher storage near Manchester Airport can be booked through the website or app.

Before you fly: security, liquids and twilight bag drop

Hand luggage at Manchester Airport follows the standard liquid rule: any liquid, aerosol, or gel must be in a container of 100ml or less. Weight and size limits for both hand and hold luggage are set by your airline rather than the airport, so check your booking before packing.

Terminal 2's twilight bag drop sits in the T2 West multi-storey car park (P3), while Terminal 3's is at the T3 car park (P14). The Terminal 3 desk specifically serves Ryanair passengers with hold luggage on flights departing before 08:00, open between 19:00 and 22:00 the night before.

The Terminal 2 twilight bag drop service allows passengers to check in their bags the evening before their flight, enabling them to proceed directly to security on the day of departure.

Getting between the airport and Manchester with luggage

Manchester Airport Station connects to all three terminals by covered walkways, lifts, escalators, and moving walkways, so you can wheel a suitcase between train, tram, or bus without going outside. Trains to Manchester Piccadilly run up to six times an hour from early morning until after midnight, and the journey takes roughly 20 minutes.

If you're heading into the city centre with bags, the Northern Quarter has no luggage facility of its own, though it's reachable from Market Street or Shudehill tram stops and from Piccadilly or Victoria stations. Castlefield is served by the Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop and the adjacent Deansgate railway station, so it is easy to reach by public transport from the city centre.

Castlefield Viaduct itself does not allow suitcases or other large luggage on safety grounds, so plan to store them before visiting.

Manchester Airport Station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts or ramps, and a wide gate for customers with luggage. Manchester Airport Station is a centralised transport hub located within the airport complex that serves as a gateway for travellers, providing direct rail, tram, and bus connections to Manchester city centre and across the UK.