Birmingham Airport Guide

Located in West Midlands of the United Kingdom, Birmingham is the second most populous city after London. It is a commercial centre for the service industry and has a number of business travelers flying in and out of the city every year. It is also one of the major educational hubs of the country. Birmingham international airport lies at an approximate distance of 6.5 miles from the city center.

Birmingham airport was opened in 1939 and underwent a major expansion involving the extension of runway in the year 1966. 2003 saw Birmingham airport winning the title “Best Business Airport ” in the UK. In 2011, both terminal buildings were combined into a single and more efficient structure with added facilities. Currently it is among most airport terminals in terms of service, safety and logistics. Facilities like cash machines, payphones, currency exchange kiosks, restrooms, infant rooms and prayer halls make traveling via Birmingham airport easy.

Birmingham international airport has ample facilities for the convenience of business travelers, some of which include free Wi-Fi, meeting and conference rooms. Complementary snacks and drinks are served to all guests in the airport lounges. The lounges are also furnished with amenities like plasma TV’s and comfortable seating areas with iPod charging stations. Access to the internet is available before and after security checks.

Birmingham international airport has numerous outlets offering goods that range from designer labels to familiar high street products, cosmetics, sunglasses, perfumes, travel accessories and a wide range of tobacco and alcohol. There are also multi cuisine restaurants offering choices for pre-flight refuelling.

Birmingham's International railway station is connected to the airport through the AirRail Link resulting in a journey time of about 10-15 minutes. Passengers can also avail buses and coaches right outside the terminal building at regular intervals. In addition to the public buses private taxis can also be pre- booked or hired right outside the terminal.