Need a Manchester airport taxi? Onward Travel Solutions runs pre-booked taxis to and from Manchester Airport 24/7, covering Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside and Yorkshire. The airport fee is included in every quote and you pay the driver on the day. Use the form above to price every vehicle.
Manchester Airport Taxi Prices
These are live one-way quotes from our booking system to Manchester Airport, taken on 10 October 2026 for a weekday daytime pickup. Each price already includes the £5 airport parking and drop-off fee. Put your own address in the booking form for an exact figure.
| From | Saloon (3 passengers, 3 cases) |
Estate (4, 4) |
People carrier (6, 5) |
8-seater (8, 8) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow | £52.40 | £59.66 | £70.93 | £94.48 |
| Stockport | £56.94 | £64.75 | £76.85 | £102.36 |
| Altrincham | £58.50 | £66.51 | £78.89 | £105.07 |
| Salford Quays | £64.12 | £72.82 | £86.24 | £114.82 |
| Macclesfield | £64.67 | £73.43 | £86.95 | £115.77 |
| Manchester city centre | £66.46 | £75.44 | £89.30 | £118.88 |
| Warrington | £72.68 | £82.42 | £97.41 | £129.66 |
| Oldham | £73.56 | £83.41 | £98.57 | £131.19 |
| Bolton | £77.14 | £87.43 | £103.24 | £137.40 |
| Wigan | £84.42 | £95.61 | £112.76 | £150.04 |
| Chester | £89.95 | £101.80 | £119.97 | £159.62 |
| Liverpool | £96.63 | £109.31 | £128.70 | £171.22 |
| Preston | £101.83 | £115.14 | £135.49 | £180.23 |
| Sheffield | £117.88 | £133.16 | £156.45 | £208.07 |
| Leeds | £125.89 | £142.15 | £166.91 | £221.97 |
The booking system calculates each price from the actual driving distance and expected journey time for your trip, then adds the airport fee. You see the full breakdown before you confirm, and the price you confirm is the price you pay. Book the return at the same time and the return leg is 5% cheaper.
Taxi to Manchester Airport: Which Terminal?
Manchester Airport is about nine miles south of the city centre, beside junctions 5 and 6 of the M56. It is the UK’s busiest airport outside London and has more than one terminal, so check which your airline uses and choose it when you book.
Aim to arrive two hours before a short-haul flight and three before long-haul, unless your airline says otherwise. Allow extra time in school holidays, when security queues are longest, and at rush hour on the M60 and M56.
Arriving at Manchester: Your Pickup
Add your flight number when you book. We track the flight and you get one hour of free waiting from the time it actually lands, so a delay in the air or a slow passport queue doesn’t cost you anything extra. Your driver’s details and contact number come with your booking confirmation.
Manchester Airport Taxi, Train or Tram?
The airport has its own railway station and a Metrolink tram stop. For one person going to a station, rail is good value. A taxi is better for families, groups, heavy luggage, very early flights and late arrivals, and for towns that need a change of train.
Which Vehicle Do You Need?
| Vehicle | Passengers | Large cases | Hand luggage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| People carrier | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Executive minivan | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| 8-seater minivan | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| 12-seat minibus | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| 16-seat minibus | 16 | 14 | — |
Our saloons seat three, not four, so that there is room for everyone’s cases. A family of four should book an estate.
Paying and Changing Your Booking
- Pay the driver. You don’t pay anything online. The fare is agreed at booking and paid to the driver on the day.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup through Manage My Booking. Inside 24 hours, call us.
- Returns booked together get 5% off the return leg.
Taxis to Manchester Airport Across the North West
Wilmslow, Altrincham and Stockport are the closest towns, all under 20 minutes away. Bolton, Wigan, Oldham and Rochdale are reached via the M60 and M61; Chester, Liverpool and Preston are longer motorway runs. We also run transfers from Leeds and Sheffield across the Pennines. Each price is calculated from the actual route when you book.
Manchester Airport Transfer Routes
- Wilmslow to Manchester taxi
- Stockport to Manchester taxi
- Altrincham to Manchester taxi
- Salford Quays to Manchester taxi
- Macclesfield to Manchester taxi
- Warrington to Manchester taxi
- Oldham to Manchester taxi
- Bolton to Manchester taxi
- Wigan to Manchester taxi
- Chester to Manchester taxi
- Liverpool to Manchester taxi
- Preston to Manchester taxi
- Sheffield to Manchester taxi
- Leeds to Manchester taxi
See every route we cover on the Manchester transfer routes page.
Flying from somewhere else? Gatwick airport taxi, Heathrow airport taxi, Stansted airport taxi, Luton airport taxi, London City airport taxi, Southend airport taxi, Southampton airport taxi, Birmingham airport taxi, Bristol airport taxi, East Midlands airport taxi, Liverpool airport taxi, Leeds Bradford airport taxi, Newcastle airport taxi.
Manchester Airport Taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from Manchester city centre to the airport?
£66.46 in a saloon from our booking system.
How much is a taxi from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?
£96.63 in a saloon or £128.70 in a people carrier.
Is the airport fee included?
Yes. A £5 airport parking and drop-off fee is in every quote.
How long will the driver wait?
One hour free after your flight lands. We track the flight.
How do I pay?
You pay the driver on the day.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free up to 24 hours before pickup through Manage My Booking.
Book Your Manchester Airport Taxi
Enter your pickup and drop-off in the form at the top of the page to see the price for every vehicle. Official airport information is on the Manchester Airport website.