Amenities, from 14 metrics
Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport (MAN) has 5 lounges. Served by Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat, Austrian Airlines, and more.
- Lounges
- 5 open
- Best rated
- The Executive by Escape Lounges
- Airlines
- 46
- Details checked
Lounges
Details checked as recently as .
Best-rated lounge in Terminal 2
The Executive by Escape Lounges4.5
Amenity ratings
Security speed, bag delivery, the walk to your gate, and the rest of terminal life, each scored 1–5.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Security speed
- through the checkpoint in minutes, even at peak
- Check-in & bag drop
- short lines, plenty of kiosks, quick bag drop
- Baggage delivery
- bags on the belt by the time you reach it
- Walk to gates
- short walks, moving walkways where it's long
- Signage & wayfinding
- clear signs, easy to find your gate
- Cleanliness
- spotless floors, restrooms, and seating
- Food & drink
- real restaurants and good coffee, not just kiosks
- Shopping
- useful shops, not only duty-free perfume
- Wi-Fi
- free, fast, no captive-portal hassle
- Gate seating
- comfortable seats with power at every gate
- Power outlets
- outlets and USB at most seats
- Quiet
- no blaring announcements or gate-area chaos
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, never a queue
- Accessibility
- step-free routes, help easy to find
Airlines served
- Aegean Airlines
- Aer Lingus
- Air Canada
- Air France
- Air Transat
- Austrian Airlines
- British Airways
- Brussels Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- Corendon Airlines
- easyJet
- EgyptAir
- Emirates
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Etihad Airways
- Eurowings
- Finnair
- Gulf Air
- Hainan Airlines
- Iberia
- Icelandair
- IndiGo
- Jet2
- Juneyao Airlines
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Kuwait Airways
- Loganair
- Lufthansa
- Luxair
- Norse Atlantic Airways
- Norwegian
- Pakistan International Airlines
- Pegasus Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Royal Air Maroc
- Royal Jordanian
- Saudia
- Scandinavian Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- SunExpress
- SWISS
- TAP Air Portugal
- TUI Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic
- Vueling
Quick answers
How many lounges are in Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport?
Lounge Frog lists 5 lounges in Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport (MAN): Aspire Lounge (C Gates), Aspire Lounge (D Gates), Emirates Lounge, Escape Lounge and The Executive by Escape Lounges.
Which airlines fly from Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport?
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Corendon Airlines, easyJet, EgyptAir, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Finnair, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, IndiGo, Jet2, Juneyao Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Loganair, Lufthansa, Luxair, Norse Atlantic Airways, Norwegian, Pakistan International Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, SunExpress, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, TUI Airways, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Vueling fly from Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport (MAN).
What is the best lounge in Terminal 2?
The highest-rated lounge in Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport (MAN) on Lounge Frog is The Executive by Escape Lounges, at 4.5 out of 5.
Is Terminal 2 a good terminal?
Lounge Frog rates Terminal 2 at MAN 3.4 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as security speed and bag delivery.
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
From social posts
Attributed posts curated by our editors. These do not affect traveller star averages.
- Paolo Sandro@paolosandro.bsky.social · Bluesky5/5Sentiment-derived
Mixed opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
The difference in the experience between the two Manchester terminals is now WILD: the new terminal 2 is fantastic, and compares well to the best airports around the world; whereas terminal 3, which is Ryanair's, is awful, including because most people working there don't seem too happy about it
Read original post ↗ - Ken Bates (RIP) Stole My Seat The B’stard@kenbatessms.bsky.social · Bluesky1/5Sentiment-derived
Positive opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
Anyone travelling through Manchester Airport Terminal 2, leave a xtra time for the lack of staff in security. Apparently the owners of the airports feel it’s not making enough money so it’s completely under staffed. Great start to the holiday. #Thailand #lufc
Read original post ↗ - SlyCat@slycat.uk · Bluesky4/5Sentiment-derived
Positive opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
This is my first time at the newly renovated Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport. First impressions are that it's pretty nice so far. Ended up going to the Great Northern Market for breakfast. I was tempted to go for something weird like the breakfast burrito but decided against it. Ham and eggs for me
Read original post ↗ - James Newton@jamesanewton.bsky.social · Bluesky5/5Sentiment-derived
Positive opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
Shout out to BarBurrito in Manchester Airport Terminal 2 for waking me up with an excellent breakfast burrito this morning.
Read original post ↗ - Isn’t it obvious@actualcassandra.bsky.social · Bluesky5/5Sentiment-derived
Positive opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
Manchester Airport Terminal 2 was great. Only took me a few min to get through - love the new scanners.
Read original post ↗ - Albert Cornelissen@acornelissen.bsky.social · Bluesky5/5Sentiment-derived
Positive opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
I had great experiences with security at both Manchester Terminal 2 and Frankfurt connecting flights. Both have the new CT scanners, both hand-checked my film with no hesitation or irritation. Let's hope it's the same on the way back!
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Coverage
In the news
Independent reporting and primary sources used to keep this page accurate.
- I Love Manchester
Wigan pies, Vimto and direct boarding: Inside Manchester Airport's new £10m Emirates lounge
- Head for Points
Manchester Airport's 'The Executive' luxury lounge is now open
- TheBusinessDesk.com
Manchester Airport Terminal 1 finally closes and only Ryanair using T3
- Manchester Airport Media Centre
Major milestone as airlines complete their moves to Manchester Airport's £1.3bn new terminal
- Manchester Airport Media Centre
Airport unveils first look at new terminal experience
News
News about MAN Terminal 2
RoundupManchester Terminal 2 added three new lounges in 2026
Aspire, Escape and Emirates took three different approaches to the airport lounge at Manchester Terminal 2.
- Ranking
The 6 best lounges at Manchester Airport in 2026
Six Manchester lounges ranked by our ratings after a year of openings, led by The Executive in Terminal 2 and the new Aspire and Emirates rooms.
NewsAspire's new 300-seat Manchester lounge is open, and Priority Pass members can get in
Aspire has opened its third Manchester Airport lounge, a 300-seat space near the Terminal 2 D gates with hot food, work booths and family areas. Visits start at £46.
- Ranking
The 12 best Escape Lounges, ranked: 2026
Manchester's new Executive lounge tops the Escape network, with Portland the best US room. All 12 photographed Escape Lounges ranked, with Amex, Delta and Priority Pass rules.
RankingThe 10 worst airport lounges in the UK and Ireland: 2026
Southampton's Spitfire Lounge rates 2.1, the lowest in either country. Most of the rest are crowded regional rooms that score between 2.6 and 2.9.
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The 12 best Aspire lounges, ranked: 2026
Zurich's sky-deck lounge tops Swissport's pay-to-enter Aspire network, with Amsterdam and Calgary close behind. All 12 photographed Aspire lounges ranked by score.
RoundupEmirates' $13.6 million-a-lounge redesign: Frankfurt, Munich and Manchester done, Istanbul due this month
Emirates is spending more than AED 50 million per lounge on a new signature design. Three are open, Mauritius and Istanbul are next, and the access rules have not changed.
RoundupPriority Pass's £500m plan: reserved Escape lounge zones and 170+ fast-track lanes
Collinson's five-year investment brings dedicated Priority Pass areas to five UK Escape Lounges and a big fast-track rollout. Priority Pass Private is not new and not for card members.