Birmingham Airport Guide

Birmingham Airport is an international airport in England located 12 km to the east of Birmingham. The airport serves close to 40 airlines and a number of chartered airlines flying to different destinations around the world. Birmingham Airport’s code is BHX and its postcode is B26 3QJ while the main telephone contact address is +44 (0)871 222 0072. This airport is equipped with a broad range of facilities to suit the traveling needs of business travelers, people traveling with children and those in need of special assistance. It has one main terminal which, other than serving 40 different airlines also offers other direct and indirect services. Passengers traveling to, from and through Birmingham Airport have a wide range of transport and accommodation facilities to choose from. One can get the best deals through proper research prior to traveling to Birmingham airport. This airport guide offers you with the right information you may need if you are traveling to, from or through Birmingham airport.

Birmingham airport Terminal

Birmingham airport has one terminal which was opened in 1984 and serves close to 40 different airlines. On the ground floor is where we have the arrivals lounge and the check-in area. The departure lounge and the baggage services are located on the first floor. Passengers are expected to stick to the following check-in schedules:

•         Domestic flights – check-in 90 minutes before departure
•         European flights – check-in 2 hours before departure
•         International flights – check-in 3 hours before departure

It is also important that you avail yourself 45 minutes before departure for boarding.

Facilities at the main terminal

•         Bureau de Change
•         Cash dispensers
•         Pay phones
•         Toilets
•         Business facilities such as meeting rooms, power points, etc.
•         Air Rail Link
•         Prayer room
•         Entertainment area
•         Smoking area

Hotels at the Birmingham Airport

If you have an early morning flight or you simply want to rest between connecting flights, Birmingham airport has got you covered. There are four onsite hotels offering good deals for business travelers as well as those traveling with their families. Additionally, the airport has a couple of several off-site hotels between 2 to 9 miles away from the airport’s main terminal. The following are onsite hotels at Birmingham airport:

•         Etap Birmingham Airport
•         Ibis Birmingham Airport
•         Novotel Birmingham Airport
•         Travelodge Birmingham Airport

If you are a business traveler, these hotels have the facilities that would help you to work. These include conference rooms, WIFI, and meeting rooms. Some of them will charge an extra fee for these services. For those traveling with children, the hotels have different child policies and it is important to check with individual hotels. Most of them charge half price for children below 16 years and free for those under the age of 5 years. It is worth noting that most of these hotels are pet-friendly although there is a restriction to the number of pets that you can check in to the hotel.

The following are the pet-friendly hotels:

•         Ibis Birmingham Airport (additional charge for pets)
•         Etap Hotel Birmingham Airport (one pet per room + additional charge)
•         Novotel Birmingham Airport (Pets allowed, but an additional charge will apply)
•         Travelodge Birmingham Airport (maximum 2 pets, only cats, and dogs allowed. £20 per pet.)
•         Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport (£20 per night)
•         Holiday Inn Express NEC (£20 per night)

Transportation facilities at Birmingham Airport

Birmingham airport is one of the most accessible places in England by coaches, trains, taxis, and buses. To get the best deals in terms of transportation, you are advised to do a prior research and book for a preferable transport method. If you prefer to drive yourself, there is plenty of parking offers such as short and long haul and valet parking at Birmingham airport. The coach and train services are provided by National Express and SkyRail respectively.