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When heading to the gates at Terminal 1, you can expect a straightforward walk from the departures lounge with no shuttle trains involved. Gates 1-15 and 20-32 are located approximately 5 to 15 minutes away, while Gates 34-36 are slightly closer, taking about 5 to 10 minutes. While the time to gates is reasonable, the overall traveller rating stands at 5/10, suggesting there may be mixed experiences. It's advisable to allow sufficient time for your walk to the gate, especially during peak travel times.
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Crowdsourced tips for Time to Gates at Manchester Airport - Terminal 1
Time to gates seems pretty good, no weird shuttle trains or anything like that. Just a walk from the departures lounge.
Gates 1-15 about 5 to 15 minutes from departure lounge
Gates 20-32 about 5 to 15 minutes from departure lounge.
Gates 34-36 about 5 to 10 minutes from departure’s lounge.
Gates 20-32 about 5 to 15 minutes from departure lounge.
Gates 34-36 about 5 to 10 minutes from departure’s lounge.
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