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Manchester Airport
- Lanyard scheme
- Booked help
- Quiet room
- Quieter route
- Visual guide
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Checked on the venue's own website, 26 Oct 2026. Not yet confirmed by the venue.
Source: Manchester Airport: assistance and hidden disabilities · Report a change
Manchester has a dedicated autism travel page and gives out free Sunflower lanyards at Assistance Reception on the day. Lanyard wearers can use priority security lanes and the assistance team can steer you round the busiest areas.
What they offer
- Sunflower or assistance lanyardFree on the day of travel from Assistance Reception in the check-in hall of each terminal; cannot be posted in advance.
- Pre-booked assistanceTell your airline or travel agent at least 48 hours before travel; on the day go to Assistance Reception in the check-in hall.
- Quiet room or spaceQuiet seating areas in Terminals 2 and 3 (no dedicated quiet room stated).
- Quieter route or fast trackLanyard gives access to the family, priority and assistance security lanes and the assistance lanes on return. The Assisted Travel team can arrange a way round busy areas such as World Duty Free.
- Visual guide or social storyAccessibility video showing the journey: open it here . Page also suggests making your own tick list of each airport stage.
Not published yet: familiarisation visit, sensory map. Worth asking when you book or before you go.
Before you go
Every person is different. Use these details to plan, and contact the venue if something matters to you: most are happy to answer questions before you visit.
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