Sainsbury's Local has opened at Manchester Airport's Terminal 3, making it the third UK airport to host the supermarket chain, following Edinburgh Airport (which opened its first airport store in 2024) and London Luton. The new store is expected to create 24 jobs.
Store Offerings and Services
The store offers a selection of Sainsbury's convenience products, including meal deals, food on the go, and a wide range of home and kitchen essentials. Customers can also order online from Sainsbury's, Argos, and Habitat brands for collection at the store, providing access to thousands of products.
Statements from Sainsbury's and Airport Officials
David Pilbeam, Sainsbury's director of acquisitions, capital projects and engineering, said: “We’re delighted to have opened our brand-new Sainsbury’s Local in Manchester Airport today, where we’re excited to play a key role in the ongoing regeneration of Terminal 3.” He added: “We’re passionate about bringing more delicious Sainsbury’s food to more customers in more locations throughout the UK. Part of this includes our continued expansion into key transport hubs like UK train stations and, more recently, airports.”
Richard Jackson, retail director at Manchester Airport, said: “It’s wonderful to see such an iconic name joining the line-up of places to eat, drink and shop in Terminal 3. We know when passengers arrive back into the country after a trip abroad, they value the convenience of being able to pick up the essentials they need to restock their fridges or kitchen cupboards right here. This is a great addition to our retail options in T3 Arrivals and I’m sure it’ll prove very popular.”
Terminal 3 Revamp
Terminal 3 is currently undergoing a multi-million pound revamp. Earlier this year, a new 400+-seat sports bar opened in the Departure lounge, and an Italian eatery, Terracotta, is set to follow later this year. The terminal has increased in size following the closure of Terminal 1 earlier this year, with some of that terminal’s floorspace annexed into T3.
The store will operate 24 hours a day, catering to both passengers and airport colleagues.
