Airport transfer
Northenden to Manchester Airport taxi
Licensed private hire · Pre-booked only · Fixed pricesManchester City Council licence PO8017
From £25 for the car. Northenden to Manchester Airport is about 3.9 miles, usually 10 min via Princess Parkway (A5103) and the M56.
- Price fixed when you book
- Flight tracking included
- Returns available
Get your price
Fixed price- Distance3.9 miles
- Typical driveabout 10 min
- Prices from£25
- PriceFixed when you book
Prices by car
Starting prices for a one-way weekday daytime pickup. You’ll see the exact price for your date and time before you book.
| Car | Seats | Cases | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon CarToyota Prius, Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 2 | £25 | Book a Saloon Car from Northenden to Manchester Airport |
| Estate CarSkoda Superb Estate, Mercedes E-Class Estate or similar | 4 | 4 | £26 | Book an Estate Car from Northenden to Manchester Airport |
| People CarrierFord Galaxy, VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 2 | £27 | Book a People Carrier from Northenden to Manchester Airport |
| Executive CarMercedes E-Class or similar | 4 | 2 | £27 | Book an Executive Car from Northenden to Manchester Airport |
| 8 Seater MinibusMercedes Vito, Ford Tourneo or similar | 8 | 6 | £28 | Book an 8 Seater Minibus from Northenden to Manchester Airport |
| Executive People CarrierMercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 5 | £36 | Book an Executive People Carrier from Northenden to Manchester Airport |
| Mercedes S ClassMercedes S-Class or similar | 3 | 2 | £42 | Book a Mercedes S Class from Northenden to Manchester Airport |
| 16 Seater MinibusMercedes Sprinter or similar | 16 | 10 | £80 | Book a 16 Seater Minibus from Northenden to Manchester Airport |
Northenden to Manchester Airport taxi: about 3.9 miles and 10 min by road. Fixed price from £25 in a saloon car, £27 in a people carrier and £28 in an 8 seater minibus, booked online 24/7. Pre-booked licensed private hire by FindCab, Manchester City Council private hire operator licence PO8017.
Prices checked October 2026.
A 6am flight from Northenden, step by step
- 03:35
Pickup in Northenden
At your door, anywhere from Palatine Road and beyond.
- 03:40
On the road
Usually Princess Parkway (A5103) and the M56. Quiet roads before 6am.
- 04:00
At the terminal
Drop-off at Terminal 2 or 3, two hours before a 6am short-haul flight.
Local tips for Northenden
Northenden is one of the nearest suburbs to the terminals, a short run down Princess Parkway and the M56.
From here we usually take Princess Parkway (A5103) and the M56.
FAQs
Northenden to Manchester Airport: your questions
How much is a taxi from Northenden to Manchester Airport?
Prices start from £25 in a Saloon Car. An Estate Car is from £26 and a People Carrier is from £27. These are weekday starting prices. You’ll see the exact price for your date and time before you book, and that’s the price you pay.
How long does it take to get from Northenden to Manchester Airport?
It’s about 3.9 miles by road and usually takes around 10 min in normal traffic, usually via Princess Parkway (A5103) and the M56. Allow extra time at rush hour, and add the time you need at the airport before your flight.
What time should I leave Northenden for a 6am flight?
Most airlines ask you to be at the airport about 2 hours before a short-haul flight and 3 hours before a long-haul one. For a 6am short-haul flight that means arriving by 04:00. The drive is about 10 min, and roads are quiet at that hour, so a pickup at about 03:35 leaves 15 minutes spare. For long-haul, about 02:35. Check your airline’s own advice.
What if there are more of us?
Our 16 Seater Minibus seats up to 16 passengers with room for 10 suitcases, from £80 on this route, which is £5 each when full. The booking form only shows cars that fit your group and luggage.
Can I book a return journey?
Yes. Choose “Return” in the booking form and add the date and time of your journey back. Both legs are priced before you book.
Is this a licensed taxi?
Yes. FindCab is a licensed private hire operator (Manchester City Council private hire operator licence PO8017). Every journey is pre-booked at a fixed price, and every driver holds a private hire licence.
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