Birmingham Airport Information (BHX) Airport Services
Located close to England's second city and serving over eight million passengers a year, Birmingham International Airport is the leading airport in the heart of England. The airport's two terminals operate flights to destinations throughout the UK and Europe as well as to many other destinations worldwide.
Terminals Check-In and Arrival at Birmingham Airport
Birmingham International Airport's Terminal 1 handles the majority of the airport's flights through carriers such as Lufthansa and SAS, while the Eurohub handles mostly UK and European flights by British Airways and Air France. The two terminals are linked by a walkway where you will find the main Information Desk. Smaller information desks can be found in both Departures areas, which are located on the first floor, while check-in desks and Arrivals are situated on the ground floor. The left luggage facility is situated on the ground floor of Terminal 1, where you will also find a medical centre, baby-changing facilities and postal services.
Shopping, eating and business facilities at Birmingham
Shoppers at Birmingham International Airport are well provided for, with both terminals offering a selection of duty-free outlets as well as many leading high street stores.
Both terminals offer a wide selection of food choices, with quality restaurants and cafés spread across the two terminals. Real ale drinkers should head to the traditional-style pub located in the main terminal building.
Business services are available in both departure lounges, with credit card operated facilities in Terminal 1, while the Eurohub Business Booth has phone, fax, word processing and secretarial services.
Parking and drop off at Birmingham
For short stays of up to 2 hours, head to the Short-Stay Car Park, which is ideal for pick-ups and drop-offs. Passengers parking for up to one week can choose from three multi-storey car parks, all of which are within walking distance of both terminals. The airport's long-stay car parks are situated farther away and are linked with both terminals by a courtesy bus. Designated spaces for disabled drivers are widely available, while pre-booking of spaces is available online.
Getting into the city of Birmingham
Due to its central location, there are many good options for getting to and from Birmingham International Airport. National Express coaches and local buses leave from outside both terminals, with routes 900 and 966 departing all day for the centre of Birmingham and surrounding towns. Rail passengers can take a direct rail link to either Birmingham New Street Station or Birmingham International Station, from where intercity connections can be made to London and beyond. The airport's taxi rank is situated outside Terminal 2; cabs into the city are available 24 hours a day.
Telephone: +44 870 733 5511
Website: www.bhx.co.uk
