Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is the sixth most frequented airport in the United Kingdom (UK). It is located approximately 6 miles from downtown Birmingham. Around 9 Million passengers use Birmingham International Airport airport annually. During World War II the airport was a flight school. Birmingham International Airport has 2 terminals and forms a hub for Ryanair and Bmibaby, also serving several flights by Thomson Airways, Monarch Airlines, and Flybe. More than 40 airlines support flights into and out of Birmingham International Airport. Furthermore, the airport is a center for flights from Middle East, North America , Caribbean and India, as well as the UK and Europe.

Airport Information Birmingham

• Location: The airport lies southeast of Birmingham, around 6 miles from downtown
• Address: Birmingham International Airport (BHX), Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3QJ, UK
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)121 767 5511
• Time Zone: GMT
• Eating & Drinking: A huge range of restaurants, cafes and pubs throughout the airport. Restaurants and cafes include standard fast-food fair as well as healthier options.
• ATM: Bureau de change for foreign currency and ATMs can be found throughout the airport, before or after security controls. In Terminal 2 there is a cash dispenser serving all cards next to Currency Express.
• WiFi: Free WiFi is currently available in most lounges. Other WiFi services are available in the airport for a fee.
• Shopping: Duty-free shops are offered, as well as a wide range of other shopping .
• Luggage: Trolleys are available at main airport entrance to both terminals and in the halls for baggage claim. The lost property service for the airport can be reached at +44 (0)121 767 7987. In Terminal 1, passengers can find baggage storage on the first floor.
• Airport Hotels: Only one hotel is located at the airport complex, Novotel, which is opposite Terminal 1 and is easily accessible via the SkyRail. A number of hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts to fit any price range can be found very close to the airport. Some offer a shuttle bus to and from the hotel. The information desk at the airport can provide information on hotel options.
• Disabled Travelers: Birmingham offers many facilities for disabled passengers and is wheelchair compatible. Special needs toilets can be found throughout the airport.
• Lounges: In Terminal 1 there are 2 executive lounges - the Servisair and Aviance Lounge. The charge to use the Servisair Lounge is around $25. Both are non-smoking and only allow children over the age of 12. In terminal 2 is the British Airways lounge.
• Parking: The airport offers a drop and go parking option for dropping off passengers close to the terminal. This option costs around $5 for 30 minutes. Daily parking in short stay areas by the terminals costs $27 per day. Long-term parking costs $12 a day. Long-term parking is found at Viking Rd. or Jetstream Rd. around a 10-minute walk from the main terminals. A regular shuttle bus connects passengers to the terminal buildings. More Birmingham airport parking information can be obtained by calling +44 (0) 845 050 7080.
• Directions & Transportation: Drivers should arrive by means of Junction 6 on the M42 motorway and follow the roadway signs to the airport. Signs for long-term parking should be attentively noted. The standard UK Black Cabs are just outside at the taxi stand of the arrivals terminals. Travelers should use official taxi services. A taxi journey takes less than fifteen minutes and costs approximately $30. For rail travelers, the Birmingham International Station at the airport services the West Coast Main Line. From this station visitors can connect to all public transportation for Birmingham and the UK.
• Website: http://www.bhx.co.uk