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Facts below from birminghamairport.co.uk and other official sites, checked 6 Oct – 2 Nov · How we check ›
Quick answers
- How early should you get there?
- Arrive when your check-in opens; the time is on your booking information.
- Is it open 24 hours?
- Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- How much is parking?
- Car Park 1: Up to 1 hour £12 … per day thereafter £67.
- Can you take liquids through security?
- Yes, in containers up to 2 litres.
- Which terminal?
- “Birmingham Airport operates a single terminal for all arriving and departing flights.”
- Is there meet and greet parking?
- Yes, from the Valet car park, next to car park 3.
- What food and shops are there?
- Not found on the Birmingham Airport pages read so far.
Each answer links to its source below.
Also asked: security queue times (below) › · Fast Track (still checking) · live updates (below) ›
Need assistance? Booking · Blue Badge · Changing Places
Before you go to Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport departures today
Birmingham Airport’s live departures board
Our planner: we build your leave time from the scheduled departure. If the flight is running late we show it, but we don’t move your leave time.
Birmingham Airport · Departures page · 6 Oct 2026
Which terminal is my airline at Birmingham Airport?
“Birmingham Airport operates a single terminal for all arriving and departing flights.”
2 Birmingham Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Check-in information page · 6 Oct 2026 · Airline directory page · 6 Oct 2026
3 more: before you go
What time does Birmingham Airport open?
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Birmingham Airport · At the airport FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026
- “The Airport is open 24 hours, 365 days a year.” Birmingham Airport · At the airport FAQs page
What’s changing, and is anything closed?
Since 2 Nov 2026 “Car Park 7 will be temporarily closed from 2 November 2026 to 25 March 2027.”
- “The transfer route is currently closed. Passengers are asked to complete their arrivals journey through immigration and proceed back through security.”
Birmingham Airport · Car park 7 page · and 4 more pages · 6 Oct – 2 Nov 2026
Can you sleep at Birmingham Airport overnight?
“While the airport is open 24 hours, please note that we do not offer dedicated sleeping areas.”
Birmingham Airport · At the airport FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026
Still checking: airlines and destinations
How to get to Birmingham Airport
Where is Birmingham Airport, and what’s the postcode?
“If you’re using sat-nav, the airport postcode is: B26 3QJ”
2 Birmingham Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- By car or motorcycle page · 6 Oct 2026 · Drop-off and pick-up page · 6 Oct 2026
Where is the train station at Birmingham Airport?
“The free Air-Rail Link operates between 03:30 and 00:30 hours daily.” Pages differ
- “Birmingham Airport is directly connected to over 100 towns and cities via Birmingham International Station and the 'Air-Rail Link' monorail system.”
Where the pages differ and more detail
- “The Air-Rail Link leaves from the first floor of the Train Station and arrives on the first floor of the Airport.”
Pages differBirmingham Airport’s pages differ on 5 details:
- “there is an automated monorail that takes passengers directly from the station, into the airport in less than 2 minutes.” Birmingham international airport page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s By car or motorcycle page.
- “Train services from Birmingham New Street station in the city centre run every 15 minutes during peak times and every 30 minutes during off-peak times” Birmingham international page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s By train page.
- 3 more differences are on the pages linked below.
See also: Is there a bus? ›
5 pages: Birmingham Airport, Avanti West Coast · 6 Oct 2026
- Birmingham Airport · By train page · 6 Oct 2026 · Avanti West Coast · Birmingham international airport page · 6 Oct 2026 · Birmingham Airport · By car or motorcycle page · 6 Oct 2026 and 2 more
How far is Birmingham Airport from the city centre?
“You’ll find Birmingham Airport about 8 miles east of the city”
2 Birmingham Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- By car or motorcycle page · 6 Oct 2026 · By train page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a bus to Birmingham Airport?
“X1 (connecting Birmingham City Centre and Coventry) - Bus stop K on-site” Pages differ
- “Long distance coach services are operated by National Express and FlixBus, with daily services to main towns and cities across the UK.”
Where the pages differ
Pages differBirmingham Airport’s pages differ:
- “Birmingham International Train Station can be reached by buses X1, X12, 75, 75A.” Birmingham international page · 6 Oct 2026 or “17A (connecting Birmingham City Centre and Birmingham International Station/NEC) 97A (connecting Birmingham City Centre and Birmingham International Station/NEC)” By bus or coach page · 6 Oct 2026
See also: Can you get there by train? ›
6 pages: Birmingham Airport, Avanti West Coast and others · 6–31 Oct 2026
- Birmingham Airport · By bus or coach page · 6 Oct 2026 · Avanti West Coast · Birmingham international page · 6 Oct 2026 · Avanti West Coast · Birmingham international airport page · 6 Oct 2026 and 3 more
3 more: getting there
Is there a taxi rank at Birmingham Airport?
“The Airport Rank is located just outside the terminal building. No booking is required, go straight to the taxi rank.”
Birmingham Airport · Complete taxi management UK page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a height limit at Birmingham Airport?
“The maximum height limit for Car Park 1 is 2.15m with bays being 2.9m in width x 4.82m in length.”
Pages differBirmingham Airport’s pages differ:
- “The tariff is £5 for up to 30 minutes, £10 for up to 1 hour, and £5 per hour thereafter.” By bus or coach page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Coach Parking Duration Tariff Up to 30 minutes £8.00” Turn up prices page · 6 Oct 2026
Birmingham Airport · Car parking page · and 6 more pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
When do the first and last trains and buses run?
“The free Air-Rail Link operates between 03:30 and 00:30 hours daily.”
Birmingham Airport · By train page · and 3 more pages · 6–31 Oct 2026
Still checking: Uber and private hire pick-up
Parking at Birmingham Airport
Is there meet and greet parking at Birmingham Airport?
Yes, from the Valet car park, next to car park 3.
2 Birmingham Airport pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
- “Valet Parking Car Park, which is located next to car park 3.” Birmingham Airport · Not sure where to park page
- “Please note that the Valet car park is provided for customers using either Valet Parking or Meet & Greet services only.” Birmingham Airport · Turn up prices page
- Not sure where to park page · 6 Oct 2026 · Turn up prices page · 11 Oct 2026
How much is parking at Birmingham Airport?
Car Park 1: Up to 1 hour £12 … per day thereafter £67.
- Since 2 Nov 2026 “Car Park 7 will be temporarily closed from 2 November 2026 to 25 March 2027.”
Turn-up prices. No list of pre-booked prices.
The full price list and more detail
- Up to 1 hour £12
- Up to 2 hours £24
- Up to 4 hours £48
- Up to 24 hours £67
- per day thereafter £67
- Birmingham Airport · Turn up prices page · 11 Oct 2026
- Car Park 2 and 3: Up to 1 hour £13, Up to 2 hours £26, Up to 4 hours £50, Up to 24 hours £67, per day thereafter £67.
- Car Park 4: Up to 1 hour £12, Up to 2 hours £24, Up to 4 hours £48, Up to 24 hours £67, per day thereafter £67.
See also: Is there meet and greet parking? ›
5 Birmingham Airport pages · 6 Oct – 2 Nov 2026
- “Up to 1 hour £12.00 Up to 2 hours £24.00 Up to 4 hours £48.00 Up to 24 hours £67.00 Over 1 day (per day)*” Birmingham Airport · Turn up prices page
- “Up to 1 hour £13.00 Up to 2 hours £26.00 Up to 4 hours £50.00 Up to 24 hours £67.00 Over 1 day (per day)*” Birmingham Airport · Car park 2 and 3 page
- “Car Park 4 Duration Tariff Up to 1 hour £12.00 Up to 2 hours £24.00 Up to 4 hours £48.00 Up to 24 hours £67.00” Birmingham Airport · Turn up prices page
- Turn up prices page · 6 Oct 2026 · Car park 2 and 3 page · 2 Nov 2026 · Car park 7 page · 2 Nov 2026 and 2 more
3 more: parking
How do you pay for parking at Birmingham Airport?
Pay stations are cashless: pay by credit or debit card.
Birmingham Airport · Turn up prices page · and 8 more pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
- “All the pay stations within our car parks are now cashless, you will have the choice of paying either by credit or debit card.” Birmingham Airport · Turn up prices page
Can you charge an electric car at Birmingham Airport?
“There are currently no electric car charging points at Birmingham Airport.”
Birmingham Airport · Not sure where to park page · and 1 more page · 6–11 Oct 2026
Where can you park a motorbike or bicycle at Birmingham Airport?
“There is currently no charge for motorcycles at BHX”
Pages differBirmingham Airport’s pages differ:
- “There’s a dedicated parking area for motorbikes in Car Park 2.” Not sure where to park page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Simply follow the signs to Car Park 2 and take the first left after the entry barriers” Car parking page · 6 Oct 2026
Birmingham Airport · Car parking page · and 2 more pages · 6 Oct 2026
Dropping someone off at Birmingham Airport
Where is the free drop-off at Birmingham Airport?
The Drop Off car park: stays of up to 10 minutes are free.
Birmingham Airport · Drop-off car park page · 6 Oct 2026
- “Stays of up to 10 minutes in this car park are free” Birmingham Airport · Drop-off car park page
Where do you drop off at Birmingham Airport?
“Just 400 metres from the terminal, this drop off car park is approximately a 5-10 minutes walk to the main check-in desks”
- “Premium Set Down is located right outside the terminal and is perfect if you want to drop passengers at the terminal doors.”
More detail
- “Premium Set Down is a barrierless car park, which is only for dropping off travelling passengers.”
3 Birmingham Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Drop-off car park page · 6 Oct 2026 · Premium set down page · 6 Oct 2026 · Drop-off and pick-up page · 6 Oct 2026
Where can you get a fine at Birmingham Airport?
“Any vehicle flouting the Red Route restrictions will face an enforcement charge of £100 (reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days).”
- “The charge payable for a Parking Charge Notice is £100 if paid within 28 days.”
More detail
- “A vehicle monitoring and enforcement operation is in place with an enforcement charge of £100.”
2 Birmingham Airport pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
- Drop-off and pick-up page · 6 Oct 2026 · Car parking page · 6 Oct 2026
How much is drop-off at Birmingham Airport?
Birmingham Airport’s pages give different answers on drop-off charges. Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differBirmingham Airport’s pages differ on 2 details:
- Premium Set Down: “0 - 15 minutes £8.00” Premium set down page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Premium Set Down Duration Tariff 0 - 15 minutes £8.00” Turn up prices page · 6 Oct 2026 or “From 9:00am on the 6 August 2026 there will be an increase of £1 to our Premium Set Down and Drop Off Car Park tariffs.” Important updates premium set down and… page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Drop-off and pick-up page.
- Drop Off car park: “Customers returning before the hour is up won’t benefit from the 10 minutes free parking.” Drop-off car park page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Drop-off and pick-up page. See also the airport’s Turn up prices page.
5 Birmingham Airport pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
- Premium set down page · 6 Oct 2026 · Turn up prices page · 6 Oct 2026 · Important updates premium set down and… page · 6 Oct 2026 and 2 more
1 more: dropping off
How long can you stop at Birmingham Airport drop-off?
Drop Off car park: stays of up to 10 minutes are free.
Birmingham Airport · Drop-off car park page · 11 Oct 2026
- “Customers returning before the hour is up won't benefit from the 10 minutes free parking.” Birmingham Airport · Drop-off car park page
Check-in and bags at Birmingham Airport
How early should you get to Birmingham Airport?
Arrive when your check-in opens; the time is on your booking information.
- “Make sure you arrive when your check-in opens, this can be found on your booking information.”
More detail
- “Check-in services usually open about 4 hours before departure for long haul flights and about 2 hours before departure for short haul flights”
Our planner: we aim to have you inside the terminal before a short-haul flight, 90 min (2 hours with a checked bag); before long-haul, 2½ hours (4 hours with a checked bag). Where Birmingham Airport's own website asks for longer than we usually allow, these use its figure. A planning figure, not a live queue; your airline’s own deadlines come first.
3 Birmingham Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- “Make sure you arrive when your check-in opens, this can be found on your booking information.” Birmingham Airport · Before you travel page
- Before you travel page · 6 Oct 2026 · The family traveller a guide to… page · 6 Oct 2026 · In airport support page · 6 Oct 2026
When does check-in open at Birmingham Airport?
Flights under 6 hours: 2 or 2–3 hours before. Longer: about 4 hours. Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differBirmingham Airport’s pages differ:
- “Check-in services usually open about 4 hours before departure for long haul flights and about 2 hours before departure for short haul flights” Before you travel page · 6 Oct 2026 or “For short haul services (flights between less than 6 hours), desks will normally open at around 2 to 3 hours before departure.” Luggage baggage and lost property FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026 or “For short haul services (between 2-6 hours), desks will normally open 2 to 3 hours before departure.” The family traveller a guide to… page · 6 Oct 2026
See also: How early should you get there? ›
4 Birmingham Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Before you travel page · 6 Oct 2026 · Luggage baggage and lost property FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026 · The family traveller a guide to… page · 6 Oct 2026 and 1 more
5 more: check-in and bags
When does bag drop open at Birmingham Airport?
Some airlines take bags the evening before, for morning flights.
Birmingham Airport · Day before bag drop page · 2 Nov 2026
- “We now offer a range of twilight check‑in services for multiple airlines, allowing you to drop your bags the evening before your flight.” Birmingham Airport · Day before bag drop page
Can you check in online for flights from Birmingham Airport?
“Ryanair has moved to 100% Digital Boarding Passes (DBP) and no longer accepts printed boarding passes”
Birmingham Airport · Airline directory page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
What ID do you need to fly from Birmingham Airport?
“Some airlines and ferry operators have introduced, or will be introducing, a passport-only identification requirement.”
UK government (GOV.UK) · Entry requirements page · national rule, same at every UK airport · and 2 more pages · 6 Oct 2026
What are the hand luggage rules at Birmingham Airport?
“As a guide most airlines will accept a maximum bag size of 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm.”
Birmingham Airport · Luggage baggage and lost property FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026
Are there trolleys and bag wrapping at Birmingham Airport?
“Birmingham Airport charges £2 per trolley, which is non-refundable, at vending points across the Airport, and only accept contactless payments.”
Birmingham Airport · What to expect at birmingham airport page · 6 Oct 2026
Security at Birmingham Airport
Can you take liquids through security at Birmingham Airport?
Yes, in containers up to 2 litres.
Birmingham Airport · Security FAQs page · 2 Nov 2026
- “Yes, you can now take liquids, pastes and gels in compliant containers up to 2 litres in capacity in your hand luggage.” Birmingham Airport · Security FAQs page
How long are the security queues?
Not found on the Birmingham Airport pages read so far. See its Security FAQs page.
Birmingham Airport · Security FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026
What happens at security at Birmingham Airport?
“Airport security hall, including express lane security, is located on the first floor of the terminal building.”
- “The departure lounge is located immediately after the security check point. Both are located on the first floor, a short distance from all check-in desks.”
2 Birmingham Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- What to expect at birmingham airport page · 6 Oct 2026 · Luggage baggage and lost property FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026
1 more: security
How do gates and boarding work at Birmingham Airport?
“Birmingham Airport is a silent airport, so no gate or boarding announcements will be made.”
Birmingham Airport · What to expect at birmingham airport page · 6 Oct 2026
Still checking: what you can take through security, Fast Track
Inside Birmingham Airport: food, shops and facilities
What food and shops are there at Birmingham Airport?
Not found on the Birmingham Airport pages read so far.
1 of its pages read on this, latest 6 Oct 2026.
Birmingham Airport · At the airport FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a hotel at Birmingham Airport?
“The Ibis is situated two minutes away from the check-in desks, this 3-star hotel features 162 contemporary rooms”
- “There are various hotels and car parks available at or around Birmingham Airport to choose from.”
More detail
- “Situated close to Birmingham Airport and the NEC, this hotel is a great choice for both business and leisure guests.”
2 Birmingham Airport pages · 6–8 Oct 2026
- Airport parking and hotel packages page · 8 Oct 2026 · At the airport FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026
Does Birmingham Airport have a lounge?
“Anyone can pre-book a luxury lounge at BHX regardless of airline or travel class.” Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differBirmingham Airport’s pages differ on 3 details:
- “6 lounges” Lounges page · 6 Oct 2026 or “There are also four executive lounges available.” What to expect at birmingham airport page · 6 Oct 2026
- “Aspire Lounge, South Prices start from: £42.99” Lounges page · 6 Oct 2026
- One more difference is on the pages linked below.
2 Birmingham Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Lounges page · 6 Oct 2026 · What to expect at birmingham airport page · 6 Oct 2026
8 more: food, shops and facilities
Is there free wifi at Birmingham Airport?
“Wherever you are within the terminal, you will be able to connect to free wifi for half hour slots.”
Birmingham Airport · At the airport FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026
Can you get cash or change money at Birmingham Airport?
“Pre-order your currency from Travelex. You can get next day collection if you order before 3pm at Birmingham Airport.”
Birmingham Airport · Before you travel page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a smoking area?
“There are designated smoking areas outside the front of the terminal”
Birmingham Airport · At the airport FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there baby changing or a play area at Birmingham Airport?
“There are baby changing rooms located throughout the terminal for you to change nappies or feed your baby.”
Birmingham Airport · The family traveller a guide to… page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a prayer room or quiet room at Birmingham Airport?
“The multi-faith prayer room is open between 4:00 and 22:00 every day”
Birmingham Airport · What to expect at birmingham airport page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
Can you take a dog into Birmingham Airport?
“Please note only service animals and animals that are travelling are permitted to enter the terminal.”
Birmingham Airport · Assisted travel FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there left luggage at Birmingham Airport?
“Luggage Point offers flexible, secure storage options with 24/7 security monitoring.”
Birmingham Airport · Luggage point passenger services page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a viewing area at Birmingham Airport?
“We have a viewing area within Car Park 5, Sheldon Country Park which is close by also has great views.”
Birmingham Airport · At the airport FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026
Still checking: terminal map
Special assistance and accessibility at Birmingham Airport
How do you book special assistance at Birmingham Airport?
“Please pre-book special assistance with your airline or tour operator at least 48 hours before departure or arrival at Birmingham Airport.”
- “The Passenger Assistance meeting point is past the ticket gates on the concourse.”
More detail
- “There is an arrivals Assisted Travel Reception Area located in main baggage reclaim area”
3 pages: Birmingham Airport, Avanti West Coast · 6 Oct 2026
- Birmingham Airport · Assisted travel FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026 · Avanti West Coast · Birmingham international page · 6 Oct 2026 · Birmingham Airport · In airport support page · 6 Oct 2026
2 more: assistance
Blue Badge drop-off and parking at Birmingham Airport
“We offer our Blue Badge visitors 30 minutes free parking in the Premium Set Down car park.”
- Since 2 Nov 2026 “Car Park 7 will be temporarily closed from 2 November 2026 to 25 March 2027.”
Pages differBirmingham Airport’s pages differ:
- “Our multi-storey car parks, Car Parks 1, 2 & 3, offer Blue Badge parking bays on the ground floor” or “Car Park 2’s disabled spaces can be found on Level 1, next to the pedestrian exit to the terminal.” Blue badge parking options page · 6 Oct 2026
Birmingham Airport · Blue badge parking options page · and 6 more pages · 6 Oct – 2 Nov 2026
Is there a Changing Places toilet at Birmingham Airport?
“The Changing Places toilet is located in the departure lounge, behind WHSmith Books.”
Birmingham Airport · What to expect at birmingham airport page · 6 Oct 2026
Contact and lost property at Birmingham Airport
How do you contact Birmingham Airport?
Birmingham Airport’s pages give different answers on contact details. Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differBirmingham Airport’s pages differ:
- “All other airlines not listed below. Swissport Email: bhx.baggageservices@swissport.com Phone: +44 (0) 121 368 3995” Contact and feedback page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Please contact Swissport on the following contact details: Telephone: +44 (0) 121 368 3995” Lost property page · 6 Oct 2026 or “For missing, lost or damaged baggage on arrival into Birmingham, please contact your airline directly.” Luggage baggage and lost property FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026
4 Birmingham Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Contact and feedback page · 6 Oct 2026 · Lost property page · 6 Oct 2026 · Luggage baggage and lost property FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026 and 1 more
1 more: contact and lost property
Where do you report lost property at Birmingham Airport?
Birmingham Airport’s pages give different answers on lost property.
Pages differBirmingham Airport’s pages differ on 3 details:
- “All other airlines not listed below. Swissport Email: bhx.baggageservices@swissport.com Phone: +44 (0) 121 368 3995” Contact and feedback page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Please contact Swissport on the following contact details: Telephone: +44 (0) 121 368 3995” Lost property page · 6 Oct 2026
- 2 more differences are on the pages linked below.
Birmingham Airport · Contact and feedback page · and 3 more pages · 6 Oct 2026
Hand luggage and liquids at Birmingham: the container size, whether you still need the clear bag, and what comes out of your bag, from Birmingham’s own pages.
How Birmingham compares on drop-off charges: what every airport we cover publishes about stopping at the terminal, every charge read from the airport’s own page and dated.