Flights to Birmingham

Flights to Birmingham direct from over a hundred destinations all over the world offer passengers travelling to Birmingham or the surrounding area a hassle free way to the towns and cities of the West Midlands. If you are on a flight to Birmingham to attend an event at the NEC (National Exhibition Centre) then you will be there in no time. The NEC is located adjacent to Birmingham airport and has an arena capable of seating 12,300 people. From the first floor of Birmingham Airport Terminal one take the air-rail link to Birmingham International rail station then follow the signs to the NEC. The International Convention centre and the National Indoor Arena are located in the centre of Birmingham city.

All the new flights to Birmingham have resulted in an increase of visitors to the area and as a result some new hotels have opened in the Birmingham area. Many people arrive on flights to Birmingham to attend conferences or some arrive just to transfer on another flight from Birmingham to a different part of the UK or Europe. If you are getting a flight to Birmingham with the intention of staying in the area there are lots of different accommodation options from small bed and breakfast properties to numerous four star properties on the outskirts and in the centre of Birmingham city centre.

When arriving off your flight to Birmingham you will need to clear passport control if travelling on an international flight. Then you will proceed to baggage reclaim and then depending on where you are going to you will need a tax, bus, train or car rental to get to you destination.

If you are lucky enough to be meeting friends then you could arrange to meet at the airport information desk or ask them to suggest a suitable place to meet as they are likely to know most suitable place.

There are black taxi cabs located at the taxi rank just outside the terminal buildings. Each cab can carry up to five people and there a one or two which can carry six with luggage. Journeys are metered and set by the local authority. For longer journeys you can arrange a set fee and there are price guidelines available at the taxi rank. The taxis all accept major credit cards and are the only taxis that are allowed to operate without prior booking.

The local bus service link Birmingham airport with the surrounding areas from the bus terminus located at terminal two. The bus service usually runs from early in the morning to late at night however there is overnight service.

The rail station at Birmingham airport is part of the UK’s mainline service, which can provide you with access to destinations all over the UK on the west coast mainline. If you are travelling on a train to Birmingham city centre the journey will take between ten and twenty minutes. Trains to the city centre are less frequent at the weekends and in the evenings.

By car you can connect with the M1, M5, M6 as well as M6 and M40 toll roads. The new M6 Toll road offers congestion-free alternatives to the original M6 between junctions four and eleven. The toll road runs for twenty seven miles and due to the charge is generally quieter, prices depend of the time of day you are using the road and type of vehicle.