Travelling by car?
Birmingham International Airport is on the A45 Coventry Road, 8 miles (12km) east of Birmingham City Centre and close to junction 6 of the M42. There are direct connections to the M1, M5, M6 and M40. The Airport is sign-posted from motorways and major roads and is marked on all good quality road maps.
Also M6 toll provides Fast, Effective, Relief from the M6. The motorway is a 27 mile, dual 3-lane carriageway between Junctions 4 and 11 of the M6, exit at junction T1 for the airport.

Car Parking...
There are 3 multi-story car parks close to the terminals, plus 2 on-site long stay car parks, served by regular courtesy buses. NEW! - If your time is precious or if you just want to start your holiday in style, 'meet & greet' valet parking is now available. To pre-book, call 0845 050 7080 or visit www.birminghamairport.co.uk

Dropping off passengers?
Use the new 'Drop and Go' facility which is located adjacent to both T1 & T2 terminals. Typical prices in the 'Drop and Go' area are £1 for 15 minutes, £2 for 30 minutes then £5 per 15 minutes thereafter (prices as of 4th February 2010 - subject to change).

For all the car parking information & prices - click here.
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Travelling by train?
Birmingham International station links Birmingham International Airport with the rest of the UK's rail network via fast and frequent Intercity services; London Euston is one and a half hour's journey time. There are frequent services to Birmingham City Centre just 10 minutes away offering a convenient interchange for services to all parts of the UK.

National Rail Enquiries - 08457 48 49 50 or www.nationalrail.co.uk

For all the train information & timetables - click here.
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Travelling using Air-Rail?
The free Air-Rail will whisk you from Birmingham International Station to the passenger terminals in just 90 seconds. These depart to/from the station every 2 minutes. It also provides a fast link between the airport and NEC.

The Air-Rail link operates to/from the terminal on the first floor of Terminal 1 (T1) departures adjacent to the food village. Running hours 05:00 - 02:30.

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Travelling by bus?
Local bus services now operate from the bus stops directly opposite Terminal 1 and travel to local destinations including Birmingham, Erdington, Coventry and Solihull.

Traveline - 0871 200 2233

For all the bus information & timetables - click here.
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Travelling by coach?
Frequent coach services to the Airport are operated by a number of coach companies. Coach stops are located directly opposite Terminal 1 arrivals.

National Express - 08705 80 80 80 or www.nationalexpress.com

For all the coach information & timetables - click here.
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Travelling by taxi?
There is a taxi rank located outside the terminal building (Terminal 2).

For taxi enquiries call - 0121 782 3744

For all the taxi information & prices - click here.
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Travelling by bike?
Birmingham Airport is working with local authorities and sustainable transport charity, Sustrans, to develop safer and more pleasant routes for cyclists to the Airport. A two mile long segregated route is available over the A45 and continuing to the south, linking with quiet routes to Solihull and Coventry.

Cycle parking
Free short term cycle parking is available near Terminal 1 Departures.

For more information - click here.
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Nearest hotels
If you wish to spend the night before or after your flight close to the airport, there is a selection of hotels to choose from. On site there are 3 hotels (Novotel, ibis & Etap) situated directly opposite the terminal buildings. Check out a range of hotels in the area listed below.

Novotel Birmingham Airport (on-site) - 0121 782 7000
ibis Birmingham Airport (on-site) - 0871 702 9479
Etap Birmingham Airport (on-site) - 0871 222 2288
Crowne Plaza NEC - 0870 400 9160
Hilton Metropole NEC - 0121 780 4242
Premier Travel Inn - 0870 242 8000
Holiday Inn Express NEC - 0870 400 9093
Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport - 0870 400 9093
The Arden Hotel - 0167 544 3221
The Belfry - 0167 547 0301

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Car hire companies
There are many car hire companies of which have offices at the airport. All are located in the millenium link between the two terminals next to the information desk.

Avis - 08706 086310
Budget - 0121 782 2266
Enterprise - 0870 350 3000
Europcar - 0121 782 6507
Hertz - 0870 846 0008
National - 0121 782 5481

For more information - click here.
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Airport Lounges
To book an airport lounge contact-
Servisair - 0870 787 6877 or www.executivelounges.com

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Getting to the NEC (National Exhibition Centre)
Birmingham International Airport is adjacent to the NEC, the UK’s premier exhibition venue. From the first floor of Terminal 1 take Air-Rail Link to Birmingham International rail station. Then follow the directional signs to the NEC. It is approximately a 5 minute walk to the main exhibition halls via a covered walkway.

For more information - click here.