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General information

Birmingham Airport is the seventh busiest airport in the United Kingdom. In 2017 the airport recorded the busiest year ever, for the first time in history it handled 13 million passengers in one year. You can get by train and taxi from Birmingham Airport to the centre of Birmingham and Coventry. In the future, an automated people mover will operate between the airport, Birmingham International, National Exhibition Centre and the new railway station Interchange Station (SH2) in Solihull.

Where is Birmingham Airport situated?

The airport of the second largest city in England is located southeast of the city, close to the village of Bickenhill and NEC Birmingham – National Exhibition Centre. Birmingham Airport is easily accessible from the M42 motorway and A45 (Coventry Road).

How many terminals does Birmingham Airport have?

In 2011 it merged its two terminals (T1 and T2) into one large terminal. On the ground floor you will find check-in desks 1-82 on the right and check-in desks 100-130 on the left, the Arrivals hall is located in between. On the first floor you will find the Departures hall, security check and boarding gates.

Transportation options and travel costs to/from the centre of Birmingham

Fastest - Public transport
4.80 GBP per person / 15 min

Train

Cheapest - Public transport
4.80 GBP per person / 15 min

Train

Door to Door - Taxi
43 GBP / 30 min

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A good alternative for flying to or from Birmingham Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in United Kingdom.

Airport
Distance
East Midlands Airport 50km
Manchester Airport 107km
London Luton Airport 113km
Liverpool Airport 123km
Bristol Airport 136km
London Heathrow Airport 140km
London Stansted Airport 149km
Leeds Bradford Airport 157km
Cardiff Airport 160km
London City Airport 162km
Southampton Airport 169km
London Gatwick Airport 180km
London Southend Airport 194km

Which airlines fly from and to Birmingham Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
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    TUI Airways
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    Jet2
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    Ryanair
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    Wizz Air
  • Aer Lingus brand logo
    Aer Lingus
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Birmingham Airport.

Activities

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From Birmingham: Cotswolds Full-Day Tour

Discover Cotswolds' charm on a day tour from Birmingham. Quaint villages, rolling hills, and history await. A journey into England's countryside heart.
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Birmingham: Winterbourne House and Garden Admission Ticket

Experience an Edwardian historic house and garden nestled in a leafy corner of Birmingham. Amble through the botanic gardens and discover over 6000 plant species. Step back in time to the Edwardian era inside Winterbourne House.
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From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour

Discover two gems of southern England on this full-day coach trip to Stonehenge and Bath from Birmingham. Enjoy a self-guided tour to iconic destinations such as the Roman Baths (ticket not included) and The Circus.
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