Birmingham

Birmingham Flights (BHX)

The UK’s second largest city, Birmingham, has a population in the region of one million people with a strong multi-cultural identity. Birmingham lies in the heart of England and travel links to and from the city are superb with easy access to the national motorway network.

The city is oozing with culture and entertainment, with leading west-end shows, concerts, sporting venues, fine cuisine, including the popular Balti-Triangle, as well as a superb shopping experience to suit all. Birmingham is also an ideal base for exploring areas such as Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle and The Cotswolds.

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Visitor Attractions

Cadbury World

Cadbury World

Learn about the history of chocolate, and with the world’s largest Cadbury chocolate shop, it’s a fantastic day out for all the family.

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Thinktank / Science Museum

Thinktank / Science Museum

The UK’s most progressive digital planetarium offering a rich programme of live shows and visuals to educate and entertain everyone.

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Jewellery Quarter

Jewellery Quarter

For over 200 years Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter has been the home of some of the worlds most highly skilled goldsmiths and jewellery makers.

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Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre

Renowned as one of the largest touring venues in the UK. Home to Birmingham Royal Ballet and a wide and varied programme of arts.

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Airport Guide

Address Birmingham International Airport Ltd Birmingham B26 3QJ
Location The airport is located 8 miles (13km) east of Birmingham
Code BHX
Tel. +44 (0)844 576 6000
Website www.bhx.co.uk
Help The information desk is located in the main terminal. Our check-in desk is number 114 which is operated by Servisair

Eating & Drinking
Each terminal offers a variety of cafes, bars and restaurants

Shopping
Duty-free shops and a variety of gift shops and concessions are available

CAR HIRE
The Europcar, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and National desks are conveniently located in the Millennium Link Building which can be reached easily from the terminal. The car hire pick up and return area is a short walk from the terminal or can be reached by the Long Stay Car Park 1 courtesy bus which can be boarded directly outside the Terminal. Special discounted rates with Europcar are available to all Eastern Airways passengers.

CAR PARKING
The airport offers long and short stay parking. All car parks are clearly signposted

DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Birmingham International Airport is located at the centre of the national motorway network. The airport is just 8 miles (13km) east of Birmingham City Centre and only one mile away from Junction 6 of the M42 from where there are direct connections to the M1, M5, M6, M6 Toll and M40. The airport is signposted from motorways and major roads

Rail
The airport rail station “Birmingham International” is linked to the Passenger Terminals by the free, frequent Air-Rail Link. The station lies on the West Coast Mainline with fast and frequent connections to the rest of the UK. Direct services are operated by Virgin Trains and London Midland and Cross Country Trains

Road
The airport is clearly signed from all major routes

Taxi
Black cabs provide a 24/7 service from the rank outside the Passenger Terminals. Each taxi carries up to 5 people (a number may carry 6) with luggage, and is able to take wheelchairs

Bus/Coach
National Express operates long distance coach services linking the Airport to a number of cities and other airports. Local buses link the airport to surrounding districts. These services are provided by a number of operators. All buses stop opposite the terminal in the new Bus and Coach Terminus