Get your trip off to a great start with our speedy check in services at Manchester’s airport. If you are connecting with us from another flight you’ll find our Transfer Desk airside in Terminal 1. Passengers will afterwards be coached over to Terminal 2.

When to arrive for your flight
We recommend you get to the airport with plenty of time to spare – it’s a good way to avoid last-minute stress!  As a rule of thumb:

- Virgin Atlantic flights: arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight is due to leave.
- Partner airline flights: we recommend you check in three hours before your scheduled departure.

Check in options
You can check in for your flight and pick up your boarding pass using any one of the following options.

Baggage information

Not sure how much to bring for your flight, or want details on restrictions? Check our Baggage information pages for full details.

Did you know?
If you are arriving on another flight you’ll find our flight connections desk located airside at Terminal 2.