Manchester Airport is in the midst of what it expects to be its busiest summer yet, with disruption to some services on Monday morning as the northern hub handles a sharp rise in passenger numbers.
Record passenger numbers and pressure on services
Airport figures for the summer period are eye-catching: between Friday 17 July and the end of the school holidays on 1 September the hub anticipates more than 5.7 million passengers — an average of in excess of 120,000 people passing through the airport each day. June alone was described as record-breaking, with the airport welcoming more than three million travellers in that month.
Delays on Monday 3 August
Data compiled from FlightRadar24 for Monday 3 August showed a number of departures delayed by 30 minutes or more. At the time of publication there were no reported cancellations.
| Scheduled time | Airline / Flight | Destination | Estimated departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | KLM KL1032 | Amsterdam | 12:05 |
| 11:05 | TUI BY102 | Melbourne | 12:25 |
| 11:10 | Brussels Airlines SN2174 | Brussels | 12:00 |
| 15:45 | Jet2 LS917 | Tenerife | 16:45 |
| 16:10 | easyJet U22265 | Marrakesh | 18:14 |
Advice for travellers and local consequences
With such heightened demand, passengers travelling from Manchester are being reminded to keep a close eye on the status of their journeys and to follow security and airport guidance.
"If you are flying it’s important to monitor the status of your flight closely."
Delays on busy days have knock-on effects across Greater Manchester: longer queues in terminals, pressure on public transport links into the airport, and additional demand for car parking and onward taxis. For those meeting arrivals, unpredictable arrival times can cause further disruption.
- Check airline and airport apps or websites for live updates before travelling to the airport.
- Allow extra time for security, particularly during peak hours.
- Consider travel insurance and flexible bookings if your plans are time-sensitive.
At the point of the latest compilation, cancelled departures for the day had not been recorded. Travellers should continue to monitor official channels for any changes through the day, and choose flexible options where available when planning journeys to or from Manchester Airport.
