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Manchester Airport Shops & Duty-Free Shopping

Manchester Airport is the third biggest airport in the UK by passenger traffic. It’s a convenient place to start your holiday, packed with restaurants, shops, and other facilities. And following the recent expansion and upgrades, the duty-free offering has scaled up even more.

When you arrive, you may have forgotten something you’ll be needing for your holiday, or simply wish to pass the time before your gate opens. So, where can you shop at Manchester Airport in 2026?

What Shops are in Manchester Airport?

At Manchester Airport, there are plenty of places to shop while you wait for your gate to be announced. Both Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 boast a great variety of retailers, with everything from currency exchanges to fashion shops. Here are the options you can find in MAN Duty-Free:

Terminal 2Terminal 3
AccessorizeInMotion
BOSSSainsbury’s
BootsTravelex
CoachWHSmith
Excess BaggageWorld Duty Free
InMotion
JD Sports
LEGO®
M&S Simply Food
Pandora
Rituals
The Bookshop by WHSmith
Travelex
WHSmith
World Duty Free

Manchester Airport Shops

Accessorize

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  • Location: Terminal 2
  • Sells: Jewellery, bags, accessories, etc.
  • Opening Times: 03:00 – 22:00
  • Google Rating: 1* (less than 10 reviews)

Accessorize at Manchester Airport sells budget jewellery, shoes, bags, and swimwear, making it the perfect place to pick up last-minute holiday essentials. It’s a great place to stop if you’d like to spruce up your holiday outfits before you fly. You’ll find plenty of stylish accessories to complete your look without stretching your budget.

BOSS

  • Location: Terminal 2
  • Sells: Clothing, shoes, fragrances, etc.
  • Opening Times: 03:00 – 22:00
  • Google Rating: 3.2* (10+ reviews)

BOSS offers a versatile range of shirts, jackets, trousers, and accessories, making it easy to refresh your wardrobe before you travel. It’s a good opportunity to pick up timeless wardrobe staples at duty-free prices. The brand is known for sophisticated designs, and pieces that never go out of style.

Boots

  • Location: Terminal 2
  • Sells: Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc.
  • Opening Times: 02:30 – 00:00
  • Google Rating: 4* (60+ reviews)

Boots is the place to go if you need pharmaceuticals, make-up, or other travel essentials before your flight. Alongside health and beauty products, the store sells convenient meal deals to keep you fuelled during your journey. It’s a handy stop for picking up last-minute items before boarding.

Coach

  • Location: Terminal 2
  • Sells: Designer bags, clothing, accessories, etc.
  • Opening Times: 03:00 – 22:00
  • Google Rating: N/A

Coach sells designer handbags, clothing, accessories, and travel items. The store stocks a range of products from the luxury fashion brand, including leather goods and seasonal collections. It can be a convenient option for passengers looking for premium fashion and accessories before their flight.

Excess Baggage

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  • Location: Terminal 2
  • Sells: Suitcases, backpacks, storage, etc.
  • Opening Times: 05:00 – 18:00
  • Google Rating: 4.2* (10+ reviews)

Excess Baggage is a great last-minute stop for luggage and storage. Here, you can protect your suitcase with a bag-wrap service. You can also arrange luggage storage online, and shipping services are available too. It opens slightly later and closes earlier than other shops in the terminal, so be sure to plan your visit.

InMotion

  • Location: Terminal 2 & 3
  • Sells: Headphones, chargers, adapters, etc.
  • Opening Times: 03:30 – 23:00
  • Google Rating: 3.8* (40+ reviews)

If you’ve forgotten to pack headphones, chargers, or travel adapters for your journey, don’t panic. InMotion has a variety of tech from brands like Samsung, Bose and Apple. It’s available in both Terminal 2 and 3, so you can access the shop no matter who you’re flying with.

JD Sports

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  • Location: Terminal 2
  • Sells: Clothing, footwear, accessories
  • Opening Times: 03:00 – 22:00
  • Google Rating: 4* (10+ reviews)

JD Sports is available in Terminal 2 for fans of sportswear, trainers, and streetwear. Alongside leading brands such as Adidas and Nike, the store also stocks official Manchester United and Manchester City merchandise. It’s ideal if you’d like to pick up a new outfit, refresh your footwear collection, or grab some team gear before your flight.

LEGO®

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  • Location: Terminal 2
  • Sells: Toys, building sets, collectibles, etc.
  • Opening Times: 03:00 – 22:00
  • Google Rating: 4.2* (less than 10 reviews)

If you’re travelling with children, or looking for ways to occupy yourself in your holiday downtime, a stop at the Manchester Airport LEGO® store is a must. It sells a large range of building sets and collections, as well as exclusive travel and airport-themed builds.

M&S Simply Food

  • Location: Terminal 2
  • Sells: Groceries, meals, produce, etc.
  • Opening Times: 24/7
  • Google Rating: 3.5* (20+ reviews)

Whether you’re looking for a bite to eat in the terminal, or stocking up on food for the journey, M&S has a great range of snacks, groceries and meal deals. You can find lots of fresh produce, ready meals, pastries, wines and confectionery across the shelves.

Pandora

  • Location: Terminal 2
  • Sells: Bracelets, rings, necklaces, etc.
  • Opening Times: 03:00 – 21:00
  • Google Rating: 3.6* (30+ reviews)

Pandora boasts a vast collection of hand-finished and ethically-sourced jewellery, most famously its iconic charm bracelets. It’s a lovely place to stop if you want to buy a gift for your travel partner, or add to your own stylish collection.

Rituals

  • Location: Terminal 2
  • Sells: Bath sets, cosmetics, facial creams, etc.
  • Opening Times: 03:00 – 21:00
  • Google Rating: 5* (less than 10 reviews)

Rituals is growing increasingly popular for its traditionally-inspired bath and body sets. They also offer gift boxes and fragrances, amongst other wellness goods. It’s a huge upgrade from the standard of hotel shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

Sainsbury’s

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  • Location: Terminal 3
  • Sells: Groceries, electronics, homeware
  • Opening Times: 24/7
  • Google Reviews: N/A

Sainsbury’s is now open in Terminal 3, providing an easy place to shop for food and other essentials at Manchester Airport. It also serves as a collection point for Habitat and Argos orders. This way, you can order essentials before you go and collect them at the airport. You can order something while you’re away and collect it on the way home, too.

The Bookshop by WHSmith

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  • Location: Terminal 2
  • Sells: Books, magazines, travel guides, etc.
  • Opening Times: 04:00 – 20:00
  • Google Rating: 3.3* (less than 10 reviews)

The Bookshop by WHSmith stocks a range of bestsellers, curated fiction, travel guides and magazines. If you’re looking for something to read on your flight or in your hotel during downtime, this is a very convenient place to browse.

Travelex

  • Location: Terminal 2 & 3
  • Sells: Currency exchange services
  • Opening Times: 04:00 – 13:00
  • Google Reviews: 4.7* (270+ reviews)

Travelex can be found in both terminals and offers foreign currency exchange services for a wide range of destinations. Passengers can buy or sell currency before travelling, making it a convenient option for last-minute travel money needs. The service may also offer click-and-collect currency orders placed in advance.

WHSmith

  • Location: Terminal 2 & 3
  • Sells: Food and drinks, toiletries, electronics, etc.
  • Opening Times: 03:00 – 00:00 (after Duty Free)
  • Google Reviews: 3* (30+ reviews)

WHSmith offers best-selling books, food, travel pillows, power banks and many other travel essentials. There are several WHSmith shops around the airport premises, including both terminals 2 and 3, and the first floor of the train station building.

World Duty Free

  • Location: Terminal 2 & 3
  • Sells: Beauty products, alcoholic spirits, confectionery, etc.
  • Opening Times: 24/7
  • Google Reviews: N/A

At World Duty Free, you can find several collections of designer goods, with ranges from Tom Ford, Estée Lauder and more. With shelves upon shelves of perfumes, aftershaves, sunglasses and spirits, it’s a must-visit for those wanting to treat themselves at Manchester Airport.


We hope you’ve found this MAN shopping guide useful. If you’re planning your departure, why not save up to 70% and book your Manchester Airport parking with SkyParkSecure?

And to get the most from your outward journey explore the fantastic food options available in Manchester Terminal 2 restaurants.


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