Manchester is open around the clock, and each of its two runways is about 3,050 metres long. Private jet charter at Manchester Airport runs through two business-aviation terminals: Signature's Business Aviation Centre at Hangar 7, and aether, The Private Terminal, on Terminal One Level 5.
The airport is slot-coordinated and a nominated handling agent is mandatory for every visiting aircraft, so lead time matters. Charter-A arranges the slot, the handler and the customs clearance with your booking and confirms everything with you before you travel. Both terminals can arrange customs, so international arrivals are straightforward to plan.
Flying privately from Manchester
The airport is open 24 hours, with customs, handling and fuel all H24. Signature Manchester runs 0600 to 2200 local with call-out on request, and aether runs 0800 to 2000, with out-of-hours by request.
Signature's Business Aviation Centre on Faireys Way has lounges, on-site customs and immigration and a heated hangar. aether, operated by Weston Aviation, is inside Terminal One at Level 5 with executive lounges and customs pre-clearance. Slots are requested via Airport Co-ordination Ltd, and a nominated handler is mandatory. There are two runways of about 3,050 metres.
Manchester airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (383 KB)Manchester Airport at a glance
| Location | Manchester Airport, Manchester, M90 1QX |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGCC · IATA MAN |
| Region | North West, England, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | central Manchester — approx. 20 min |
| Opening hours | Airport 24 hours (customs, handling and fuel H24). Signature Manchester 06:00–22:00 local with call-out service on request; aether – The Private Terminal (Weston Aviation) 08:00–20:00, out of hours on request |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site |
| Runway | 05L/23R – 3,048 m × 45 m; 05R/23L – 3,050 m × 45 m |
| Private jets | Yes — two 3,050 m runways, 24-hour customs, two business-aviation terminals |
| Handling / FBO | Signature Manchester (FBO, Hangar 7) · Weston Aviation at aether – The Private Terminal (FBO) |
| Private terminal | Signature Manchester – Business Aviation Centre, Faireys Way, Hangar 7 (M90 5NE, SatNav M90 5XR – private terminal with lounges, on-site customs and immigration, heated hangar); aether – The Private Terminal at Terminal One Level 5 (Weston Aviation handling, executive lounges, customs pre-clearance) |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | manchesterairport.co.uk |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aurora.nats.co.uk, signatureaviation.com, westonaviation.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Manchester
Manchester is the centre of the North West, with a large business, media and sporting community, and the airport also serves Cheshire, the Peak District and the Lancashire towns. The airport is about 20 minutes by road from the city centre. Manchester's business districts and stadiums are close, and the airport is also handy for Cheshire's country estates.
Private jet flight times from Manchester
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 320 nm · 590 km | 1 hr 10 min | 1 hr |
| Geneva | 535 nm · 990 km | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Nice | 690 nm · 1,280 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 855 nm · 1,580 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 15 min |
| Málaga | 1,005 nm · 1,860 km | 3 hr 05 min | 2 hr 40 min |
| London | 135 nm · 250 km | 40 min | 35 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
Charter-A matches the aircraft to the runway, the number of passengers and how far you are flying. For UK and near-European sectors from Manchester that usually means one of the turboprops, very light jets or light jets; longer flights and larger groups step up to midsize jets and heavy jets.
Manchester: your questions answered
Is Manchester Airport open 24 hours for private jets?
Yes. Customs, handling and fuel are all H24. The two private terminals have their own opening hours, with call-out on request, so Charter-A confirms which one suits your timing.
Which private terminals does Manchester Airport have?
Two: Signature Manchester at Hangar 7, and aether, The Private Terminal, operated by Weston Aviation at Terminal One Level 5. We choose between them and book it with your flight.
Do private flights need slots at Manchester?
Yes. It is slot-coordinated, with slots through Airport Co-ordination Ltd, and a nominated handling agent is mandatory for every visiting aircraft. Charter-A arranges both, subject to availability.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Paris by private jet?
About 1 hr 10 min in a light jet and 1 hr in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 320 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Manchester Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Manchester Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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