There are three terminals, and two runways and the Manchester Airports Group owns and operates it. This fourth busiest airport in the United Kingdom sees more than 22 million passengers each year, and dates back to 1938 when it's first flight was received. Currently there are more direct flights from the Manchester Airport than even Heathrow or Gatwick. Car hire UK is easy to arrange and you can also get yourself Car Hire Manchester or Car Hire Manchester Airport once you arrive. The future of this airport is not set in stone, but the plans for improvements and changes have been published that will take the airport through 2030.

Most international flights will arrive in Terminal 1, which is also the base for Jet2.com, Monarch Airlines, and 2 others. Travelers will be pleased to know that by 2009, terminal 1 will have completed a 35 million security overhaul and retail development.

When landing at Manchester airport, visitors have several options nearby to find lodgin. Manchester is sometimes referred to as the ?Capital of the North.? and is the third most visited city in the UK. It was the first industrial city in the world, supported by cotton trades and banking.

Visitors to Manchester will enjoy the cultural outlets of the city. The Manchester Opera House in Quay Street is a host to musicals, concerts, and ballet. The sister theater called the Palace also provides similar content. This opera house was the site of the original British premiere of The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

The Manchester nightlife is a significantly profitable industry. As the center of the gay community, public houses in Canal Street also prompted the first gay supermarket in the UK. This was a reasonable response to the influx of over 20,000 visitors every weekend in the area.

In fact, the city of Manchester is the third most popular destination for international travelers to the UK. Similar to London, most of the city's museums are free for admission, and offer insight into the world of science, art, and history.

The museum at the center of the city is called Urbis and has many different interactive kinds of exhibits. Here visitors can create an identity card, or use an interactive version of Google Earth to see a 3D view of any city on the planet. There is no admission charge to most of the exhibition floors, and there are some changing exhibits that require an admission ticket. This museum is only 16KM from the Manchester Airport, which makes arranging a car hire a reasonable expense.

One can also not forget to mention the football clubs in Manchester as well. The Manchester City Football club plays at the Manchester Stadium. This establishment is available for a variety of uses.

This recently added establishment adds to the fascinating skyline of the city. The combination of new and old architecture with the intermixed natural features make visiting this city a truly memorable photographic opportunity.