Birmingham Airport Essential Travel Guide


Getting to and from Birmingham Airport

By Train

Birmingham International train station provides regular services directly into Birmingham city centre and central London, Euston station. For live departures from Birmingham International station go to http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/en/s/ldbboard/dep/BHI?j=0.

By Bus and Coach

Megabus and National Express operate long-distance coach services from Birmingham Airport to a range of UK destinations. The 900 and 966 local bus services connect the airport to Birmingham and Coventry.

By Taxi

Black cabs operate outside the arrivals area 24 hours a day, please ring 0121 782 3744 for any enquiries.

By Car or Motorbike

Birmingham Airport is situated off J6 of the M42 Motorway, and the A45 Road from central Birmingham. If using a satellite navigation system you are advised that the postcode is B26 3QJ.

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Arrivals and Departures at Birmingham Airport

Please go to http://www.birminghamairport.co.uk/arrivals-and-departures.aspx for live arrivals and departures information.

Disabled facilities at Birmingham Airport include

  • Dedicated assistance staff
  • Induction loop at customer service and check-in desks
  • Wheelchair accessible doors
  • Fully equipped disabled toilet facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible phones
  • Special Assistance seating areas
  • Help Points
  • Ambulift
  • Free wheelchair use whilst in the terminal
Passengers requiring a wheelchair or special assistance for any part of their journey from arrival at Birmingham airport through to the aircraft or on your return journey should contact the OCS team on 0121 767 7878 or via email at bhx.prm@ocs.co.u

Travelling with babies and young children

There are a number of baby changing facilities located at Birmingham Airport, and the majority of eateries provide highchairs and children's menus. There is also an unsupervised play area for children in the departure lounge. Baby essentials such as formula milk, baby food and nappies can be purchased at the airport, along with toys and books to keep children entertained.

Airport Information

Lost Property

Passengers are advised to contact their airline with any lost baggage enquiries, or for items lost at the airport call OCS on 0121 767 7987. The lost property offices are situated on the first floor of Terminal 1.

For general enquiries contact Birmingham Airport on +44 (0)844 576 6000.

Changing money at the airport

The International Currency Exchange (ICE) and Travelex provide foreign currency exchange services at Birmingham Airport, in both the departures and arrivals halls.

Religious and Cultural Facilities

A prayer room is available in the Terminal 1 office.