Birmingham International Airport

Address: Birmingham, B26 3QJ, England
Telephone: +44 (0)870 733 5511
Fax: +44 (0)121 782 8802

IATA code: BHX
ICAO code: EGBB

Birmingham International is the UK’s sixth busiest Airport, and is the third largest for charter flight traffic, it also has the highest proportion of business traffic second only to London Heathrow. Birmingham International Airport is ideally situated in the Midlands, and handles over 9 million passengers per year, through its two terminals and acts as the Midlands’ premier gateway to Europe, Scandinavia, North America, the Middle East and the Indian sub-continent. You can fly to over 60 charter holiday destinations worldwide with leading tour operators from Birmingham International Airport.

Directions

The national motorway network is within easy reach; Birmingham International airport is just one mile from Junction 6 of the M42 with direct links to the M6, M5, M40, M1 and the M6 Toll Road. Birmingham International Airport is located 8 miles southeast from the city of Birmingham.

Car Parking

Birmingham International has three multi-storey car parks, a long stay car park and also offers a valet parking service.

• Birmingham Multi-Storey 1 &2 are located next door to Terminal 1
• Birmingham Multi-Storey 3 is just a short walk from Terminal 2
• Birmingham Long Stay 1 has a 24/7 bus transfer service to all terminals
• Official Valet Parking is available, where an official valet team member will greet you and park your car securely onsite. On your return, the vehicle will be ready and waiting

Car Hire

Passengers can enjoy the benefits of six car rental firms. These are Avis, Budget, Europcar, Europcar, Hertz, and National.

Facilities at Birmingham International Airport:

Money / Communications:

ATM’s | Bureaux de Change | Post Office

Shopping:

Duty Free | Gift shops

Eating / Drinking:

Restaurants | Café’s | Bars | Lounges

Luggage:

Left luggage facilities | Lost property facilities

Other Facilities:

Medical centre | Prayer rooms

Disabled facilities:

Toilets | Ramps | Lifts | Telephones | Minicom system | Disabled parking | Wheelchairs on request

Conference and Business facilities at Birmingham International Airport

Business booths are available in the Departures Lounge in Terminal 1

Terminals

Birmingham International Airport has two terminals, Terminal 1, which was opened in 1984, and Terminal 2, known as the Eurohub, which was opened in 1991. Both terminals are connected by the Millenium Link walkway.

Terminal 1 at Birmingham International

Terminal One is the main terminal at Birmingham International Airport, and is serviced by many scheduled airlines and charter flights. As to date, there are approximately 30 airlines which operate from Terminal 1, managing flights to and from International destinations, as well as European and domestic flights. Terminal 1 has plenty of shopping opportunities.

Terminal 2 at Birmingham International

Terminal Two at Birmingham International Airport is also known as the Eurohub, which handles many European flights. Terminal 2 offers shops, car hire desks and rest areas. New to Eurohub is the new Executive lounge. Airlines that depart from Manchester include Air France, Air India, bmibaby and British Airways

Check in times

Generally, check in desks open 2-3 hours before the flight is due to depart. Please check your ticket, or contact your airline for advice on check in times.

Passports / Visas

A valid passport, with at least six months validity is required when flying from Manchester Airport. All travellers are required to show some sort of photo identity on domestic flights, these include your passport or driving licence. If you plan to travel outside British territories you may require a visa to enter the country you are going to.. Please ask your travel agent or contact your airline for further information. Visas are not required for trips within the European Union.

Birmingham International Airport Hotels:

The Crown Plaza NEC | Hilton Birmingham Metropole | Holiday Inn Express