Shops at Manchester Airport: Terminal 2 & 3 Opening Hours

Which Shops Are at Manchester Airport Right Now?

Late night convenience shop at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport runs two terminals, and most of its shops sit in Terminal 2. Terminal 3 serves Ryanair and has a smaller line-up. Here are the quick answers before the full lists.

What is open 24 hours?

Three shops never close.

Shop	Terminal	Where	Hours
World Duty Free	Terminals 2 and 3	Departure Lounge	24 hours
M&S Simply Food	Terminal 2	Arrivals Hall	24 hours
Sainsbury's	Terminal 3	Arrivals Hall	24 hours

The two food shops sit in the arrivals halls, so they suit people who have just landed rather than people waiting to board.

Which shops cover last-minute essentials?

Medicines, toiletries, and sun cream at Boots in Terminal 2
Chargers, headphones, and adapters at InMotion in both terminals
Travel money at Travelex in both terminals
Snacks, drinks, and a paperback at WHSmith in both terminals
Bag wrapping and luggage storage at Excess Baggage in Terminal 2

Hours can change, so the airport's own shop directory has the final word on the day you fly.

How Do the Terminals Work Now?

Traveller walking through a Manchester Airport terminal

Manchester Airport has changed shape. The airport now runs a two-terminal layout that began on 5 March 2026. Which terminal you use decides which shops you can reach.

Which terminal is my flight in?

Terminal 2 serves all airlines except Ryanair
Terminal 3 serves Ryanair flights

Always check your airline or booking confirmation before you travel. If you end up in the wrong terminal, the Skylink walkway links the two and takes about 10 to 15 minutes on foot.

Manchester 24/7 Transfers serves both terminals, so add your terminal and flight number when you book.

What Shops Are in Terminal 2?

Shops in Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport

Terminal 2 is the main shopping terminal, and most brands sit in the Departure Lounge after security. A few, including M&S Simply Food, sit in the Arrivals Hall for people who have just landed. The tables below group them by what you are likely to buy.

Fashion, jewellery, and gifts

Shop	What you will find	Where	Hours
Accessorize	Jewellery, bags, flip-flops, and swimwear	Departure Lounge	03:00 to 22:00
JD Sports	Sportswear and trainers from brands such as Adidas and Nike	Departure Lounge	03:00 to 22:00
Pandora	Charms, bracelets, rings, and necklaces	Departure Lounge	03:00 to 21:00
Rituals	Body care, home fragrance, and gift sets	Departure Lounge	03:00 to 21:00
LEGO	Sets, travel exclusives, and airport-themed builds	Departure Lounge	03:00 to 22:00
BOSS, Coach, and Reiss	Fashion and accessories	Terminal 2	Check the airport site

Food, health, and everyday essentials

Shop	What you will find	Where	Hours
Boots	Medicines, toiletries, skincare, and grab-and-go lunches	Terminal 2	02:30 to 00:00
M&S Simply Food	Sandwiches, ready meals, pastries, and wine	Arrivals Hall	24 hours
WHSmith	Books, snacks, drinks, chargers, and travel pillows	Check-in (Departures)	04:15 to 20:45
WHSmith	As above	Before Duty Free	02:00 to 20:00
WHSmith	As above	After Duty Free	03:00 to 00:00
WHSmith	As above	Arrivals	05:00 to 23:00

Duty-free, tech, and travel money

Shop	What you will find	Where	Hours
World Duty Free	Perfume, beauty, spirits, and confectionery	Departure Lounge	24 hours
InMotion	Headphones, speakers, chargers, and tablets from brands such as Apple, Bose, and Samsung	After Duty Free	03:30 to 23:00
Travelex	Foreign currency and pre-ordered travel money	Airside	From 04:00, closing between 19:00 and 22:00 depending on the day
Travelex	As above	Check-in	04:00 to 13:00
Travelex	As above	Arrivals	06:00 to 00:00
Excess Baggage	Suitcases, bag wrapping, and luggage storage	Check-in hall	Check the airport site

World Duty Free's Terminal 2 store is a walkthrough design covering about 1,980 square metres, so it sits on the route to the gates.

Most Terminal 2 shops open at 03:00 or 03:30, so a very early flight still has plenty open once you clear security.

What Shops Are in Terminal 3?

Shops in Terminal 3 at Manchester Airport

Terminal 3 is the smaller terminal and serves Ryanair flights. Its shops cover the basics well, and their hours change from day to day more than Terminal 2's do.

Shop	What you will find	Where	Hours
World Duty Free	Perfume, beauty, spirits, and confectionery	Departure Lounge	24 hours
WHSmith	Snacks, drinks, books, and chargers	Before Duty Free	Mon 03:30 to 19:00, Tue 03:30 to 17:00, Wed to Sun 03:30 to 19:00
WHSmith	As above	After Duty Free	Mon and Sun 04:00 to 22:00, Tue and Wed 04:00 to 22:15, Thu 04:00 to 22:30, Fri and Sat 04:00 to 22:45
WHSmith	As above	Arrivals	07:00 to 23:00
InMotion	Headphones, chargers, and adapters	Before Duty Free	Mon 03:30 to 19:00, Tue 03:30 to 16:00, Wed 03:30 to 17:00, Thu 03:30 to 18:00, Fri to Sun 03:30 to 19:00
InMotion	As above	After Duty Free	Mon and Sun 04:00 to 21:00, Tue to Sat 04:00 to 21:30
Travelex	Foreign currency and pre-ordered travel money	Airside	04:00 to 20:00
Travelex	As above	Check-in	04:00 to 13:00
Travelex	As above	Arrivals	07:00 to 00:00
Sainsbury's	Groceries, bakery, hot counter, and Argos and Habitat Click & Collect	Arrivals Hall	24 hours

WHSmith also runs a kiosk in Terminal 3, so check the airport page for its hours. The airport lists Boots in Terminal 2 only, so pack any pharmacy items before you head to Terminal 3.

Which Shops Open Before Dawn or Stay Open Late?

Early flights are common at Manchester, and the shops mostly keep pace. Here is what is open when the rest of the airport is quiet.

Before 04:00

WHSmith before duty free in Terminal 2 opens at 02:00
Boots in Terminal 2 opens at 02:30
Most fashion and gift shops in Terminal 2 open at 03:00
World Duty Free, M&S Simply Food, and Sainsbury's never close

After midnight

Boots and WHSmith after duty free in Terminal 2 close at 00:00
Travelex in both arrivals halls runs until 00:00
World Duty Free, M&S Simply Food, and Sainsbury's stay open all night

Staying nearby the night before an early flight? The hotels near Manchester Airport page lists options, and a pre-booked transfer runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What Can You Buy After Landing?

Both arrivals halls have their own shops, which helps if you need milk, a charger, or travel money before the journey home. What you find depends on your terminal.

Terminal 2 arrivals

M&S Simply Food, open 24 hours
WHSmith, 05:00 to 23:00
Travelex, 06:00 to 00:00

Terminal 3 arrivals

Sainsbury's, open 24 hours, with an in-store bakery and hot counter
WHSmith, 07:00 to 23:00
Travelex, 07:00 to 00:00

Where does your driver meet you?

With Welcome, your driver waits inside the arrivals hall holding a personalised name board, usually in place around 40 minutes after landing to allow for immigration and baggage reclaim. In Terminal 2, the meeting point is the currency exchange. In Terminal 3 it is the Information Desk.

Welcome also includes extended waiting time, so a quick stop at M&S or Sainsbury's will not rush you.

Essential has no terminal meeting point or name board. You walk out to a designated pickup zone instead. In Terminal 2, that is Car Park P3 or the T2 West multi-storey car park, where the 15-minute wait bay fee of £6.60 is included in your price. In Terminal 3, it is just outside the arrivals door.

Heading back to Leeds? The Leeds to Manchester Airport taxi page covers that route, and there are pages for Sheffield and Wakefield too.

How Can You Save Time and Money on Airport Shopping?

Duty free pickup at the counter at Manchester Airport

A little planning turns a rushed dash into an easy browse. These offers and rules are worth knowing before you reach the shops.

Reserve and Collect at World Duty Free

You can reserve online from 30 days up to 24 hours before you travel, then pay in store. The airport lists 10% off with Reserve & Collect, and terms apply.

The One Extra Bag Rule

All airlines flying from Manchester allow you to take one bag of airport shopping on board along with your hand luggage. That helps when your purchases will not fit in your hand luggage.

Click, Collect and Returns

Boots Click & Collect needs an order at least three days before you travel. Sainsbury's in Terminal 3 handles Argos and Habitat collections.

Airport purchases can be returned to a high street store, and World Duty Free purchases can be returned within 60 days of purchase.

Get Your Fixed Price for Manchester Airport

Whether you fly from Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, your transfer price is fixed when you book, and flight tracking is included. Essential is the cost-effective choice, and Welcome adds full assistance.

Every route is listed on the transfer routes page.

Ready to book or want a price first? Request your fixed-price quote and pick Essential or Welcome once you see both.

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Frequently Asked Questions

World Duty Free is open 24 hours in both terminals. M&S Simply Food in the Terminal 2 Arrivals Hall and Sainsbury's in the Terminal 3 Arrivals Hall are open 24 hours too.

Yes, in Terminal 2. The airport lists it as open daily from 02:30 to 00:00. Boots is not listed in Terminal 3, so pack pharmacy items before you head to a Ryanair flight.

Yes. Terminal 2 has M&S Simply Food, WHSmith, and Travelex. Terminal 3 has Sainsbury's, WHSmith, and Travelex. Hours differ by shop, so check the tables above.

Yes. All airlines flying from Manchester allow one extra bag of airport shopping on board alongside your hand luggage.

Welcome includes extended waiting time, and Essential includes standard waiting time. If you expect a longer stop, message the team on WhatsApp at +44 7804 408610, and they will help.

Shops at Manchester Airport by Terminal, With Opening Hours