New images offer a glimpse into the future of Manchester Airport's Terminal 3
| Company | Manchester Airport |
|---|---|
| Date | 09.11.2026 |
New computer-generated images have offered a sneak peak at Manchester Airport’s multi-million pound plans to rejuvenate Terminal 3.
The images have been released to the public following the announcement of the project last month.
Terminal 3 is now the oldest terminal at Manchester Airport following the £1.5bn redevelopment of Terminal 2 that led to the closure of Terminal 1.
Terminals 1 and 3 are joined so the new project in Terminal 3 incorporates space in what was Terminal 1.
It will make Terminal 3 bigger and brighter with more seating and natural light as well as space for a range of new shops and food and drink outlets – some of which are illustrated in the newly released images.
Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3 to expand in multimillion pound revamp:
- The project will bring extra space, more natural light, added seating and new retail units to Terminal 3’s departure lounge
- Plans will build on improvements that have already taken place
- The project will be complete in 2028 with further details to be announced in the coming weeks
A project to increase the size of the departure lounge in Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3 by over a third has been given the green light.
The multimillion-pound project will increase the floorspace of the departure lounge in the terminal by about 2,000 square metres.
It will create extra space for passengers, increase natural light levels and provide room for a range of new shops.
It follows recent improvements to the terminal – which now serves the airport’s Ryanair passengers exclusively – like the opening of the new Sporting Chance bar and the creation of a new entrance and security area.
A new Italian restaurant – Terracotta – will also open in the coming weeks.
