Manchester in short
How do you advertise at Manchester?
Choose the travellers you want to reach, pick the terminal and passenger zone where they spend time, then select the sites and dates. Your plan lists every site with its terminal, zone, format, dates, media cost in GBP, production cost and proof of display, so you can approve the campaign line by line.
Manchester passenger traffic
Passenger numbers show market scale, not guaranteed impressions or sales.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 (full year) | 32.1 million passengers, +4% | Manchester Airport, Jan 2026 |
Manchester terminals and who you reach
Terminal 2 handles over 75% of Manchester's passengers.
Terminal 2
- •Airlines: All airlines except Ryanair, per Manchester Airport
- •Who you reach: The large majority of the airport's passengers
Terminal 3
- •Airlines: Ryanair only
- •Who you reach: Ryanair passengers
Manchester advertising sites and formats
Global is Manchester Airport's exclusive ad sales partner, with 68 digital screens and 31 classic posters.
The Wonderwall
AirportGlobal describes it as Europe's largest advertising site in an airport.
Sky Screen
Terminal 2A 4K HD full-motion screen, five metres wide, launched in 2026.
Digital Arrivals Network
AirportGlobal lists it as a Manchester Airport digital format.
Check-In Landmark
AirportGlobal lists it as a Manchester Airport format.
Duty Free Landmark
AirportGlobal lists it as a Manchester Airport format.
Manchester D6
AirportGlobal lists D6 as a Manchester Airport digital format.
What your quote will show
Site
Full site name, terminal and passenger zone
Format
Booked size, specifications and display type
Campaign period
Start and end dates
Share of display
Exclusive site or share of a digital loop
Cost
Media rate in GBP, production and installation, and 20% VAT
Proof
Installation photographs or play reports, as the media owner provides them
Factors that affect Manchester airport advertising rates
Terminal and passenger zone
Departures, gates, arrivals and baggage claim at Manchester reach passengers at different moments, so each zone is priced for the audience it carries.
Format and share of display
An exclusive static site, a share of a digital loop and a large-format wrap are priced on different bases: per site, per share of loop or per package.
Campaign dates and production
Demand changes through the year, and printing, installation and 20% VAT sit on top of the media rate. Your quote itemises every line.
Share your brief
Step 1Target travellers, objective, dates, budget and any preferred sites.
Receive the site shortlist
Step 2Named sites at Manchester with terminal, zone, size, availability and the reason for each.
Approve the quote
Step 3Media cost in GBP, production, installation and 20% VAT, line by line.
Submit artwork
Step 4We adapt your design to each site’s specifications and obtain the media owner’s approval.
Go live and receive proof
Step 5Installation photographs or play reports during and after the campaign.
Installation photographs
At go-liveEach installed site is photographed and the images are shared with you.
Digital play reports
Digital sitesFor screens, a report of when your creative played, during and after the campaign.
Atlas tracking
During and afterAtlas tracking during and after the campaign, so results sit alongside the proof of display.
Compare nearby airports
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Ad sites at Manchester (MAN)
Published sites and formats at this airport, in local currency. Every campaign is quoted against current availability.
Airport advertising at Manchester: your questions answered
Sellers, costs, tax and booking.
Who sells advertising at Manchester?
Global sells advertising at Manchester. The airport is operated by Manchester Airports Group (MAG).
How much does it cost to advertise at Manchester?
There is no published rate card, so every site is quoted against your brief and current availability, with production and 20% VAT shown as separate lines.
Is tax charged on Manchester airport advertising?
Yes. 20% VAT is added to the quoted amount.
How many passengers use Manchester?
Manchester handled 32.1 million passengers in 2025, +4%, according to Manchester Airport, Jan 2026.
What are the artwork and content rules at Manchester?
UK ads are regulated under the CAP Code (UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing), enforced by the ASA. ASA guidance covers out-of-home ads in public space.
How does booking work?
You share a brief, receive a site shortlist, approve a line-by-line quote, submit artwork for approval and receive proof of display after the campaign.
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in 24 hours.
Sites, availability and a costed plan in GBP.