Pandora lands in Manchester with first UK airport store

Pandora has launched its first UK-owned airport store at Manchester Airport, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion in travel retail.

Located in Terminal 2, the new store is part of Manchester Airport’s £1.3 billion transformation programme - a long-term investment designed to deliver "world-class" facilities for passengers and colleagues alike.

With a 14-metre pink-tiled façade and two large-format digital screens, the space reflects Pandora’s newest visual identity and immersive retail design.

Inside, travellers can explore the full range of jewellery collections, including Pandora Lab-Grown Diamonds, engraving services, and the latest summer collection, which brings together organic textures, vibrant colours, and ocean-inspired designs.

Reflecting its international setting, the store will also be the first in the UK to offer a curated selection of national icon travel charms from destinations around the world.

Ross Monaghan, Sales Director at Pandora UK & Ireland, said: "We’re incredibly proud to open our first-ever standalone airport store and delighted to partner with Manchester — a city that holds huge importance for Pandora in the UK.

"This new location comes at the perfect moment in the airport’s development and marks an exciting new chapter in our retail journey.

"Our aim is to meet every type of traveller — whether they’re gifting or self-purchasing — with a wide range of beautifully crafted jewellery, from everyday favourites to something more personal. Customers can even engrave symbols, letters, or handwritten messages and drawings, making each piece truly unique.

"The team is excited to bring Pandora to life in such a dynamic location and to connect with both loyal and first-time customers on the move."

It marks the first of three new airport openings in 2025, as part of the brand’s growing investment in UK travel retail.

A second location is set to open in Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal in mid-August, followed by London Luton Airport in early September.