Information about Manchester Airport

Facts about Manchester Airport

IATA:

MAN

ICAO:

EGCC

City:

Manchester

Region:

Greater Manchester

Country:

England

Country Code:

GB

Type:

Commercial Airport

Timezone:

Europe/London

Latitude:

53.357931

Longitude:

-2.279946

GPS Coordinates:

53°21' N, 02°17' W

Passenger Category:

International Airport

Role:

International Hub

The historical and tourist importance of the area

Manchester is internationally recognised for its Industrial Revolution heritage, music, football and cultural institutions. Major attractions include the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester Art Gallery, the National Football Museum and the historic Castlefield canals. Nearby Cheshire offers stately homes and picturesque villages, while the Peak District National Park provides dramatic landscapes and walking routes. Liverpool, Chester and other northern cities are also accessible from the airport.

Food, shopping and when to visit

Manchester has one of the most diverse food scenes in northern England, with British, Indian, Pakistani, Chinese, Japanese, Middle Eastern, Italian, Spanish and many other cuisines widely represented. The city centre contains major shopping districts, markets, restaurants and entertainment venues. Late spring through early autumn is ideal for combining a city visit with excursions into the Peak District and Cheshire, while Manchester's museums, theatres, football and music venues provide year-round activity.

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