From relaxed hideaways to high-end luxury: Manchester Airport’s lounge options for every kind of traveller

aether

Available in: Premium terminal, open to passengers from all airlines.

Prices from: £199

Highlights: Rapid security screening, an exclusive premium lounge, chauffeur-driven transfers to your aircraft gate.

Passengers looking for something even more unique and memorable can opt for aether, Manchester Airport's premium terminal.

Located in a standalone, intimate facility away from the main terminals, aether - which marks its second anniversary in November - is open to passengers regardless of airline or ticket class and offers an airport experience more typically associated with private aviation.

Upon arrival, guests enjoy panoramic airfield views from an exclusive lounge space and a carefully curated menu by award-winning chef Adam Reid. When it's time to board their flight, guests are whisked through a private security check, with no waiting around, and then taken to their aircraft gate by private chauffeur.

The service is open to passengers travelling with any airline - although it's worth noting that hold luggage is only available to passengers flying with a partner airline (Airline Partners | aether).

Tom Waldron, Chief Experiences Officer at CAVU, said: "We're proud to offer a diverse array of hospitality experiences at Manchester Airport, whichever airline you're flying with and whichever terminal you're travelling from.

"Our lounges are growing in popularity and we think that reflects the level of care and attention to detail that has gone into crafting these spaces and experiences. The quality of the facilities on offer in Terminal 2, after its decade-long £1.3bn transformation, means you can expect a best-in-class experience from the moment you arrive, and our purpose built lounge spaces are designed to complement that. Terminal 3 is now also receiving a multi-million pound investment and our Escape lounge gives those passengers the perfect spot to start their journeys.

"On top of that, we have a truly outstanding premium offering at aether, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a VIP experience."

Other options .

Escape, The Executive and aether are all operated by CAVU, a subsidiary of Manchester Airports Group (MAG) - and are open to passengers travelling with any airline. However there are other options on site, too - depending on who you're flying with and which terminal you're travelling from.

Aviation services company Swissport operates Aspire lounges in each terminal. Guests can enjoy buffet service and relaxed spaces. The Aspire lounges are available to book for passengers travelling with any airline.

Emirates has also opened a dedicated lounge in Terminal 2, for its First Class and Business Class passengers, as well as Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members - with exclusive features like direct boarding, and a curated menu inspired by the flavours of the North.

* Available on new bookings made between 21 September 2026 and 31 October 2026 for travel up to and including 31 December 2026. Terms and conditions apply.