Meet & Greet Parking at Birmingham Airport

Meet and Greet Birmingham Airport

We know a thing or two about airport parking and as one of the largest providers of off-site airport parking, you can rest assured, your car is in safe hands. Over the years, we have added more services to our range, so that we’re always on hand with choice and flexibility. You can now find Park and Ride services, as well as our steadfast Meet and Greet services at Birmingham Airport, designed especially for families, business travellers and groups.

Meet and Greet

Meet and Greet Parking at the airport is convenient, and stress free. Ace Parking takes the hassle out of airport parking by meeting you at your designated terminal and parking your car for you in our nearby secure carpark, whilst you walk straight to the departure lounge. No fuss parking that is safe, reliable and designed to save you time.

Ace is a direct member of the British parking association (BPA) and AVPCA.

OUR Advice & Guides

Meet and Greet Parking Birmingham

Ace Meet and Greet Parking is the cheapest, most convenient way to park at Birmingham. It allows you to drive straight to your departure terminal, meet our friendly insured staff, who will then safely whisk your car to our secure Birmingham Parking for you. When you land, your car will be waiting at arrivals so you can jump straight in and drive home…Simple.

How it works – 3 easy steps.
Departure

1. Drive straight to your departure terminal or on-airport hotel.
2. As arranged, a uniformed ACE/MMP representative at Birmingham terminal will meet you, conduct a quick check of your car, and then take your car to one of our super secure car parks.
3. Then, simply stroll into departures with only your luggage and yourself to worry about.

Return
1. Call us when you have collected your luggage
2. Meet your ACE/MMP representative at the approved meeting point to collect your car.
3. Your car will be ready and waiting for you to jump straight in, and drive home / onto your next destination

More Information

  • Our Meet and Greet parking at Birmingham is available 24/7 365 days of the year
  • Special advanced rate for Meet & Greet parking at Birmingham
  • Our team of uniformed drivers take care of your car, parking it in one of our secure car parks for the duration of your time away.
  • All car parks are safe, secure and fully monitored with secure lighting and security patrols 24/7
  • Collection and return of all cars is just a few steps from Arrivals
  • Our drivers will have I.D, are trained, fully insured and we pride ourselves on our punctuality and customer service.
  • Car Cleaning available on request
  • Our rates are affordable and when you compare our Meet and Greet parking at Birmingham to the cost of airport transfers or the risks of parking at the airport itself, we’re confident we provide the best value for money. See Why Park at Birmingham for more info
  • You can leave your car for as little as one day – we believe in treating our customers fairly and have a long list of satisfied clients who use our Meet and Greet every time they fly.
  • Our valet car parking for Birmingham is quick to book, easy to activate and gives you complete peace of mind while you’re away on holiday or business.
  • Ace Parking is approved by Trading Standards

Frequently asked questions:

Distance to Airport:
You drive directly to your terminal. Cars are stored off-airport at secure car parks located close to Birmingham Airport, but you don’t have to go to / from them.

Transfers:
No transfers are required. Once your car is picked up you can proceed direct to check in / drive home.

Arrival Procedures:
Please call ACE/MMP Airport Parking on 0121 227 3338 , 15 minutes before arrival at your terminal destination to reconfirm and let us know you’re on time, early or late.

An ACE/MMP representative will meet you at the correct terminal.
Staff wearing Ace meet and greet staff uniform, will conduct a brief check of your car, collect your booking confirmation and take the keys, leaving you free to continue into the check in area of the terminal building. Your vehicle will be driven to a secure compound and stored until your return.

Departure Procedures:
On entering baggage re-claim and when you have collected ALL your luggage please call 0121 227 3338 which will enable ACE Airport Parking to return your car to you when you arrive at the return pick up point.

Car Park Security:

  • Off Airport Parking are secured and monitored.
  • Minimum Charge: 1 day at day rates
  • Minimum Stay: 1 day
  • Maximum Car Size: No mobile Homes, lorries, caravans or trailers are permitted.
  • Insurance: All our drivers are insured fully comprehensive to drive your vehicle. As most companies in the motor trade, we use road risk policy insurance cover.

Meeting Points / Directions:
Arrival:

  • Please ensure that you call ACE/MMP Meet and greet when you’re 15 minutes away from the airport on 0121 227 3338 option 1 (If you fail to call prior to your arrival you may incur extra charges in the Airports Drop & Go car park).
  • When you arrive at the Airport, follow signs for Drop and Go. Take the right hand entry barrier, take a ticket and head towards the numbered bays on the right hand side. We meet you in bays 17-20.
  • Your chauffeur will be wearing a Hi-Visibility vest and carrying photo ID

Return:
Just call ACE Meet and greet on 0121 227 3338 option 1 when you have collected your bags, and you’ll be met in the Drop & Go (Bays 17-20 where you dropped your car off).

For more information or to book your Birmingham meet and greet car parking, call 0121 227 3338 now and one of our team will be happy to help.

We wish you a pleasant trip and hope you will use us again.

If you were wondering what makes meet and greet parking with Ace Parking Birmingham so essential, compared to normal airport parking, we’ve rounded up 10 reasons.

  • Meet & Greet is convenient – Step straight from your car into the terminal. We′ll make sure you start and end your trip with reliable collection and drop-off at your convenience.
  • Meet & Greet is cost-effective – None of your extra holiday money needs to be spent on transfers, buses, trains to and from the airport (That’s for your enjoyment when you get to your destination!)
  • Meet & Greet is safer – Our Birmingham valet parking location is a purposed parking facility that is permanently monitored to ensure complete security of all vehicles stored there. One of the other safety features of meet and greet Birmingham valet parking applies to the driver themselves – arriving late at night as a traveller alone, or with children, you don′t have to worry about navigating to your car buried deep in some dark corner of a basement car park. With our valet parking in Birmingham your car will be ready, waiting and warm / cool for you to get straight into and drive away
  • Meet & Greet is perfect for those less physically able – For those with disabled cars, or who need special assistance, Meet & Greet is vital. This is the most convenient way to travel in your own equipped car, and be picked up by it too.
  • Meet & Greet is better for families – Families come with more bags, and more little people. Lugging kids and luggage on public transport or on transfers can start your getaway negatively by causing unneeded stress. Simply drive the whole family to the airport, and we’ll take care of the rest.
  • Meet & Greet is quicker – Got out of that meeting late? Stuck in traffic on the way? If you then have to park your car and get transfers, it’s pretty likely that you’re going to miss your flight. For those with little extra time on their hands, meet & greet is the only one for you.
  • Meet & Greet is warmer! – It’s a common story – get off the plane when you touch down in blustery Britain and you wish you hadn’t still got your flip flops and t-shirt on as it’s pouring with rain or snow. How good would it be to come out of the terminal and be met by your own, pre-warmed vehicle ready to get home?
  • Meet & Greet is cheaper than you might think and our quick and easy quotes come with a price match guarantee. You won’t find cheaper, and if you do, we’ll match it!(Terms and conditions apply to this offer)
  • Meet & Greet is fully insured – Our fully comprehensive insured drivers will take excellent care of your car, with a commitment to provide customers with a consistent, reliable and quality service whether travelling for business, pleasure long or short stays.
  • Meet & Greet is quick and easy to book – The whole process is quick, simple and straightforward – book online in 3 steps or make one call to activate your meet and greet Birmingham parking. On your departure day we′ll be there to collect your car from the drop-off point at the terminal, and there again when you step out of the airport on your return.

Is parking your car at Birmingham the cheapest option?

Many might think that airport parking is the most expensive option when deciding how to get to Birmingham Airport and in some cases, that’s true. If you simply arrive at Birmingham and park without booking, in the Birmingham Airport Parking spaces on site, it could end up costing more than your break away!

However, not ALL Birmingham parking is expensive, and after working out all the additional costs for public transport, airport transfers or taxis; pre-booking your parking with Ace Parking could actually be the cheapest, and by far the easiest option.

There are many ways to get to Birmingham, below we’ll go through them all, and give you rough costing; so you can see just how much you could save yourself.

(All prices and suggestions are from Birmingham city centre, please be sure to add on your additional costs of travel if you live outside of this area.)

Getting to Birmingham Airport by Train

  • Birmingham Airport has its own Air-Rail monorail system, which gets passengers from the airport to Birmingham International Station in just a few minutes. It operates between 05:15 and 02:00 daily.
  • Birmingham International station is connected to over 100 towns and cities.
  • Rail services operate regularly from Birmingham International to a range of destinations, by a number of operators, including: Virgin, Arriva and Cross Country
  • Just 10 minutes away is Birmingham new street, which has 7 services per hour between Birmingham International Station.
  • From Birmingham New Street you can connect to services to London, with Virgin trains, and many more.
  • If you live in Birmingham, near to the rail station, are a single traveler with little luggage – train may work for you.
  • If you have lots of luggage, or live out of the city centre, although well priced, it will be tricky to get to the station, and lugging bags and / or children on lots of transfers can often be stressful.

Getting to Birmingham Airport by Coach / Bus
There are five bus services currently serving the Airport and/or Birmingham International Station:

  • 900/900A (connecting Birmingham and Coventry)
  • 966 (connecting Erdington and Solihull)
  • 97/97A (Birmingham City Centre to Birmingham Airport – 24/7)
  • 75/75A (connecting Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham International Station)
  • 91 (connecting Chelmsley Wood and Birmingham International Station)
  • Tickets can be purchased on the bus service.
  • Timetables can be accessed via Network West Midlands

Bus passengers can reach the Airport either;

  • Directly onsite at the Airport Terminal
  • At Birmingham International Interchange via Air-Rail link

Coach services from the whole of the UK are operated by National Express and Megabus,

National Express

  • Coaches arrive directly outside the Airport terminal and most services use modern, air conditioned vehicles with free wifi.
  • It’s the UK’s largest scheduled coach operator and it offers services to the main UK cities including Birmingham, London, Oxford, Luton, Milt
  • on Keynes and Manchester.
  • Tickets can be purchased online, or, subject to availability, directly with the coach driver.
  • For more info check their website National Express Website or call Tel: +44 (0)871 781 8181

Megabus

  • Part of the Stagecoach Group, Megabus provides cheap inter-city coach services across the UK also. With advanced fares starting at around £5 per journey (plus booking fee), they go to 16 destinations from Birmingham Airport.
  • All Megabus services arrive directly outside the Airport terminal.
  • Tickets for Megabus can be purchased online only at http://www.megabus.co.uk. No tickets can be sold directly by the coach driver.
  • You can also call Tel: +44 (0)871 266 3333

Taking a Taxi To Birmingham Airport

  • A taxi from Birmingham City Centre could cost around £30, with increased charges for all other further areas.
  • For solo / business travellers, this could be an expensive option, especially if you in another town and need a return too.
  • They may be convenient, and there will be an abundance of them waiting just outside arrivals for you; it’s whether you are able to pay a high price for that convenience.

Driving your car to Birmingham

  • We’d probably all agree that packing your suitcases and family / friends into your own car, and driving directly from your homes to the airport is probably the easiest and most convenient way to get to Birmingham. You’ll arrive together, excited, and ready for your trip ahead. However, many follow the myth that airport parking prices are the most expensive way to get to the airport.
  • We look at the airport parking below for you.

Birmingham’s Airport Parking

  • Birmingham Airport has 5 different car parks onsite (From £25-£35 p/d)
  • Car Parks 1, 2 or 3 offer an option for longer-term parking. They provide under cover parking, with a few minutes’ walk to the terminal building.
  • A further 10 minute walk away you have Car Park 5 which is a little cheaper.
  • Advantages – On site / some spaces could be near to the departure area / internal transfers
  • Disadvantages – Much more expensive / still have to transfer or walk in the darker hours to your car / hefty charges if flights delayed / handling children & luggage from the car to the airport

Offsite airport parking (From £9 p/d ):

  • Car Park out of Birmingham Airport’s boundaries such as a surrounding hotel.
  • Advantages – Often cheaper than onsite
  • Disadvantages – Safety / Transfer time & cost to the airport / Baggage having to be hauled around / handling children & luggage

Then there’s us, Ace Meet & Greet Valet airport parking.

  • Not only do we have a price match guarantee, so if you beat our price for the same service you get the parking free; but we’re approved by Birmingham Airport themselves as a certified Meet and Greet / Valet Parking Service at Birmingham.
  • No messing on public transport, no paying extortionate fees in taxis, no wondering around looking for your car in the dark car parks in the middle of the night.
  • Perfect for families, the elderly, those in need of special assistance, business travellers, school & sports groups. It’s the least stressful and easiest way to park at Birmingham and believe it or not, one of the cheapest ways too.
  • The 7th busiest Airport in the UK. Birmingham Airport send and receives over 9 million passengers a year.
  • It is located in the borough of Solihull, around 6.5 miles east of Birmingham City Centre.
  • It is the base for the following airlines: Flybe, Monarch, Ryanair, Thomas Cook Airlines and Thomson Airways.
  • It offers both domestic and international flights to the UK. Europe, Middle East, North America and more.
  • Birmingham Airport is easily accessible via road, rail, bus, coach. Check our Getting to Birmingham Airport section for further information.
  • Birmingham Airport plays great host to each kind of traveller that passes through it. For the keen shoppers, there is an abundance of duty free shopping on offer, from fashion, to books, to travel accessories to electrical equipment, within the Terminal. For the group holidays, try one of the many bars and start your holiday early, or refuel your family at a delicious Birmingham Airport restaurant or eatery.
  • For the business travellers & frequent flyers, Birmingham has many top notch airport lounges, to allow you to relax or work, as well as business services, and many hotels nearby too.

Birmingham Airport Services

Shopping and Leisure
With a huge selection of great shops, for you to purchase those last minute essentials or save on high street brands, all Birmingham’s Terminal’s provide you with some wonderful retail therapy, to truly get into the holiday spirit.

Great High Street Brands such as:

  • Superdry
  • Next
  • Pandora
  • JD Sports
  • Victoria’s Secret
  • Hugo Boss

All your beauty needs:

  • Boots
  • Cloud Nails

Books, Magazines, Newspapers & More:

  • WHSmith / WHSmith Books

Travel essentials, electronics & souvenirs:

  • Dixons Travel
  • Luggage Point

Money / Currency Exchange:

  • Travelex

Eating / Drinking

  • Café Nero
  • Frankie and Bennys
  • Costa Coffee
  • M&S Simply Food
  • The Meriden
  • Giraffe
  • Burger King
  • All Bar One
  • Pret A Manger

A comprehensive guide to all shops and eateries available can be found here: http://www.Birminghamairport.co.uk

Duty Free Shopping: From perfumes & cosmetics to giant Toblerone’s & tobacco, fine malt whiskeys to jewellery & watches – The duty free shops have it all, and what’s more – it’s tax free!

Customs & Allowances: Each country has its own customs rules, prohibited items, and allowances. Check out our Security at Birmingham section, and be sure to check on the official Birmingham Airport Website what they are before you buy, or fly.

Airport Lounges: For those wishing to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the terminals, the airport lounges on offer at Birmingham Airport are not to be missed.

  • The No1 lounges are available within the airport and can be booked here: http://www.no1traveller.com/
  • Aspire by Servisair Executive Lounges, can be booked following this link: https://www.executivelounges.com/en/
  • Your airline may also provide lounges for their customers, so contact them separately.

Special Assistance: London Birmingham endeavours to provide for all those travellers who are in need of a little extra help. Whether it’s getting around the terminals, disabled toilet facilities or specially designed, reserved seating available in check-in-areas, the airport has it all on offer.

There are also help points set up in all Terminals, which provide free special assistance getting to and from the car parks, baggage reclaim halls and for routes to terminals requiring long walking periods.

Valet Parking: Ace Parking’s valet car parking is also perfect for those who do not need the extra legwork of getting to and from their Birmingham Airport car parking. We’ll simply pick up your car from you, outside departures at the airport, and deliver it straight back to you upon your arrival back to the UK.

Luggage Storage:

  • This service is available from the north Terminal
  • The luggage service is operated by the Luggage Point, Company details of which can be found here: http://luggage-point.co.uk/
  • Phone : 0121 767 7813
  • Email: [email protected]

They also provide other services including:

  • A selection of travel accessories
  • Baggage shipping and forwarding
  • UK luggage and baggage delivery
  • Baggage wrapping
  • Unaccompanied baggage

Birmingham Airport connects around 9 million passengers to the rest of the world each year. Whether you’re a frequent flyer, or a first timer, it can be the quickest and easiest way to get to that holiday of a lifetime, that swift city break, that European festival, or that business meeting which could make or break your career – IF it goes as planned, without any airport hitches. Many things can happen to hinder your trip that are out of your control such as delayed / cancelled flights, and other issues that, without proper preparation, could cause those all too common Airport Hassles.

Whether it’s organising documents, dealing with missed connections, incurring expensive airport parking charges or getting through security, this guide will provide you with top airport tips, to make your trip as stress-free as possible, so you can concentrate on what’s really important – getting to your destination.

Before you fly
As the scouts say – be prepared. Here’s a check list of things to prepare before your trip

  • Check In online –available with most airlines for up to 4 hours before your flight
  • Check you have correct /adequate travel insurance
  • Visa’s – Use the www.fco.gov.uk official website to check visa / entry requirements as well as any weather / safety warnings.
  • Check www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk for any jabs / medication required for your destination
  • Nearest British embassy details – Keep these in case you encounter any issues whilst away
  • Familiarise yourself with your destination with travel sites such as www.tripadvisor.co.uk or a lonely planet, so you can make the most of your time there.
  • Pack smart & light – proper packing preparation, & checking bagging restrictions with your airline, will ensure you don’t get charged hefty amounts for oversized baggage
  • Check Airport Traffic with Apps like Live traffic Info from the Highway Agency to avoid traffic jams en route to the airport
  • Familiarise yourself with the language with smartphone Apps such as Lonely Planet Translators
  • Check your destinations currency, familiarise yourself with it, and check current conversions on www.xe.com

Airport Parking Birmingham
Frustrating, expensive, non-secure, too far from the airport? – All common airport parking hassles. Luckily this is something you will not experience at Birmingham Airport, with the marvelous meet & greet service from Ace Parking. It is a simple and efficient service in which a fully insured chauffeur driver will meet you at either Birmingham Terminal to collect your car from you at a pre-arranged time that′s determined by YOU.

  • Drive your own car directly to the airport
  • No need to find us
  • No need to drag cases / children on airport transfers
  • No solo travelers searching huge car parks in the dark hours
  • Get off the plane, walk out the airport & jump straight into your pre-warmed car
  • Completely safe & secure parking, that is monitored around the clock
  • Professional, well-mannered valets
  • Reliable 24/7 Service
  • Cheap Birmingham Airport Parking – Price match guarantee.

Organising Documents

  • Make copies of your documents & keep separately / with family in case something is lost.
  • Passport – make sure its valid, not damaged, and has any required visa’s to your destination
  • Visa’s – Use the www.fco.gov.uk official website to check visa requirements and any weather / safety warnings.
  • Itinerary – Check all personal / travel details correct.
  • Special needs – Be sure to arrange all special meals, extra legroom, wheelchairs.
  • Accumulate all your travel itineraries on sites like Tripit – ‘A handy all-in-one app that collates all your holiday and flight confirmation emails into one travel itinerary’

Travelling with children

  • Use Ace Parking’s Meet & Greet service for your Birmingham Airport Parking – so you can go straight into the airport, avoiding hauling suitcases & tired children onto airport transfers, or finding your car in the middle of the night
  • There are many travel solutions for children – try sites like Mini Social to find great products to keep your little ones entertained
  • Make sure any food / bottles are 100ml or less to get through airport security
  • Prepare your children for your holiday with some fun tasks like exploring maps, reading books, watching films on the history, animals, food & plant-life of the destination. Or to get them excited, have a countdown chart to the departure day.

Boredom

  • It is essential to arrive at the airport early to avoid any airport hassles that may come up, but when things run smoothly, you may have at least a couple of hours to kill.
  • Birmingham airport has a whole host of things to do, eateries and places to shop. You can find these in our Birmingham Airport Services section.
  • Give yourself something to do – be it working on your laptop, reading with a Kindle, a book / magazine, or a good old fashion pack of cards!

Missed / Delayed / Cancelled flights

  • Check the status of your flight before you leave for Birmingham Airport – This can be on the Birmingham airport website, or there are fab apps like Live traffic Info from the Highway Agency.
  • If you miss your flight, or it is cancelled – Search for a new one with the super Skyscanner app.
  • If your flight is delayed / cancelled – check with your airline for any food / hotel vouchers, and new flight bookings

Getting to the airport, Birmingham Terminals & navigating around Birmingham airport

  • You will find all directions, airport maps, airport services and more travel information for Birmingham Airport in our Getting to Birmingham section
  • Birmingham Security
  • Security at airports has tightened significantly since the events that took place on 9/11. If you haven’t flown since then, or you’re a first time flyer, it is essential that you are aware of airport security procedures, so you can sail through, and not cause unnecessary delays for yourself and /or your family. We have dedicated a whole page to security at airports, offering dos and don’ts and general security tips.

Security at airports has tightened significantly since the events that took place on 9/11. If you haven’t flown since then, or you’re a first time flyer, it is essential that you are aware of airport security procedures, so you can sail through, and not cause unnecessary delays for yourself and /or your family. Please use this as a guide only, and check Birmingham Airports website for more information.

  • How much time?
  • Long-haul flights – check in 3 hours prior to departure
  • European flights – check in 2 hours prior to departure
  • Domestic flights – check in 90 minutes prior to departure

General Tips

  • Have your boarding card / documents ready for inspection
  • Understand the baggage restriction rules
  • Place all liquids, gels, creams and pastes in containers of 100ml or less, in a clear, re-sealable, plastic bag for security staff to x-ray separately
  • Be ready to take off your coat, shoes, belts and hats if asked
  • Take your laptop, tablet or any other large electrical items from your hand luggage for separate screening
  • Security are there to help you – be nice to staff and always follow procedures

Baggage restrictions / restricted items

  • Ensure you check with your airline, and with the airport, what their baggage regulations are. Failure to do so will only slow you down at security, whilst having any prohibited / restricted items confiscated, usually without return or compensation.

Hand baggage rules

  • Generally it is advised, by Birmingham Airport, to keep hand baggage at the minimum, and although it is important to check individual baggage rules with your airline / carrier, they do offer these general guidelines;
  • Allow yourself plenty of time to be screened at security. They cannot rush through this important point, just because you are running late.
  • One piece of hand luggage only, which generally should not exceed 56cm x 45cm x 25cm. You may or may not be allowed to carry a handbag also, please double check with your airline.
  • Place all liquids, gels, creams and pastes in containers of 100ml or less, in a clear, re-sealable, plastic bag (maximum size: 20cm x 20cm) for security staff to x-ray separately.
  • Please check below, or on the Birmingham Airport website, for a full list of restricted, and fully prohibited items such as sharp items.

Hold baggage / Check In baggage rules

  • Birmingham advises & recommends that its passengers place most items in their hold baggage so that getting through security is quicker, and easier. You are also allowed to take many restricted items such as razors in your hold baggage, which is checked – in, that you are unable to take in your hand luggage. Please see lists of restricted / prohibited items below, whilst also checking with your airline.

Medicines

  • Please check allowances for medical equipment such as syringes for diabetes, and other medication you need to travel with. You may need to phone your airline carrier or airport to check, and may need to provide proof of the medical condition you have.
  • Always have your prescription / medical note with you
  • There is a 100ml maximum with medicines also, and must be kept in a transparent, re-sealable bag.
  • There’s no limit for powder or pills, but it is advised that you check with the airline, and get their approval.

Baby Food

  • Following the events of 9/11, there are now tight rules around the carrying of baby foods / liquids.
  • It is advised you only bring the amount that you need for the journey.
  • Powdered milk foods, and baby wipes are accepted
  • Any milk or food in liquid, gel or paste form may need to be tasted by yourself. This can sometimes be up to 50% of the contents.
  • Boots offer a great service, where you can pre-order, and collect baby milk from the departure lounge, to avoid an issue at security.

Restricted Items

Common restricted items include, but are not limited to;

  • Scissors
  • Razor blades
  • Knives with
  • Household cutlery
  • Party poppers
  • Hypodermic needles (unless required for medical reasons)
  • Tools
  • Catapults/slingshots
  • Toy or replica guns (Inc. water pistols)
  • Sporting bats and clubs
  • Billiard, snooker or pool cues
  • Darts

Prohibited Items

Common prohibited items include, but are not limited to;

  • Flammable liquids and solids
  • Oxidisers – such as bleaching powders
  • Organic peroxides
  • Gas cylinders
  • Tear gas cylinders
  • Infectious substances – live virus materials
  • Wet car cell batteries
  • Instruments containing magnets
  • Instruments containing mercury
  • Magnetrons
  • Fireworks
  • Non-safety matches, fire-lighters, lighter fuel
  • Paints, thinners
  • Vehicle fuel system parts which have contained fuel.
  • Poisons, arsenic, cyanide, weed killer
  • Acids, corrosives, alkalis, caustic soda
  • Creosote, quicklime, oiled paper
  • Radioactive materials

Body Scanners

  • You may be required to be screened using body scanning equipment. These Body Scanners are there to provide you with an extra layer of security, and are completely safe to passengers.
  • They have been accepted by the Government and introduced to, not only Birmingham Airport, but most airports around the UK.
  • Please see Birmingham Airports full information of body scanners here – https://www.birminghamairport.co.uk/media/1328/security-scanner-leaflet.pdf

Passport control

  • Passport Control is the first step for all passengers upon arriving at Birmingham Airport, unless you have a connecting flight.
  • You must get into the correct queues for either:
  • European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), British nationals and Swiss nationals – (If you hold an EU, EEA or Swiss passport)
  • Other nationalities – (Non EU/Non EEA passport holders)
  • Please have your passport ready on the page that bears the photograph
  • Please ensure that all Visa, and entry cards are filled out correctly
  • You will be met at the passport desk by a UK Border Agency officer, who will need to be shown your passport, and any other supporting travel documents.
  • Please remember that your passport must be within date, and must not expire during your visit.
  • If you are on an international connecting flight, you will not need to clear passport control / customs
  • If you are on an international to UK / IRE connecting flight, you will need to clear passport control / customs
  • Please visit the UK Border Agency Website, for full details and more information on entry requirements.
  • e-Passports
  • Birmingham has the facilities, within the terminal to accept the new chipped EU Passports. If you hold one of these chipped Passports, are 18 years old or over, you may use the e-passport gates where you simply scan your passport upon arrival.

Duty Free / Customs

Every passenger arriving in the UK has to clear Customs. Three general rules from Birmingham Airport are;

  • Never carry anything into the UK for somebody else
  • Never bring prohibited goods into the UK. If in doubt, ask at the Customs information point.
  • If you are unsure about your duty/tax free entitlement, go to the Customs information point.
  • There are three different channels at customs;
  • Red – For all passengers with goods to declare
  • Green – If your journey began in a country outside the EU, and you have nothing to declare. Your hold baggage will / may have a white tag.
  • Blue – If your journey started in an EU country, and you have nothing to declare. .
  • For more information please visit the HM Revenue & Customs website.

Customs allowances

  • Each country has different Duty Free Allowances. It is very important that you check what they are before flying, if you intend to bring back cigarettes, perfumes, alcohol and more – If you exceed the allowances outlined, customs officers have the right to confiscate items, without return or compensation, and you may even face a fine.
  • Know your rights.
  • There are many policies lay out by the airport, and your airline, but please be aware you do have your own rights as a traveler too. If you feel you have been violated in any way, visit the Civil Aviation Authority website who offer consumer protection information for the air passenger, whilst also offering full advice on your legal rights whilst flying.

Finally – Be nice to your airline staff at Birmingham Airport.

It is very easy to get frustrated at the airline, cabin, security and counter staff at the airport if things go wrong like cancelled flights. Please remember that all these airport staff are doing their jobs, and are there to help you, and are people just like you. In stressful airport situations, try and be as understanding as possible – This will not only help things get resolved, but the staff will notice, and appreciate your manner, and be far more willing to help. So be nice!

There are numerous ways to get to Birmingham Airport. We by far favour driving, and parking with Ace, as you will see from our Why Park at Birmingham section. It’s the cheapest and most convenient for business travellers, the disabled, elderly, families and more. Please find below, all the info you need for getting to Birmingham, as well as getting around when you arrive.

By Car and Motorbike

  • Birmingham International Airport is located 8 miles east of Birmingham city centre, at the centre of England and the centre of the UK’s motorway network.
  • From Birmingham city centre:  Take the A45 east towards Coventry.
  • From the south or north of England: Take the M42 (which links to the M40 and M1 from London, M6 from Manchester and M5 from the south east).
  • Come off at junction 6 taking the A45 towards the city centre.
  • The Airport turn off is only 1 mile and is well signposted.
  • Birmingham International Airport Way Birmingham B26 3QJ
  • Red routes operate around the airport site to maintain the safety of our passengers, visitors and staff. On red routes drivers are prohibited to stop, unload or park. These routes are clearly marked via signage and double red road markings. Vehicle monitoring and enforcement operations are in place, with an enforcement charge of £100.

By Train

  • Birmingham Airport has its own Air-Rail monorail system, which gets passengers from the airport to Birmingham International Station in just a few minutes. It operates between 05:15 and 02:00 daily.
  • Birmingham International station is connected to over 100 towns and cities.
  • Rail services operate regularly from Birmingham International to a range of destinations, by a number of operators, including: Virgin, Arriva and Cross Country
  • Just 10 minutes away is Birmingham new street, which has 7 services per hour between Birmingham International Station.
  • From Birmingham New Street you can connect to services to London, with Virgin trains, and many more.
  • If you live in Birmingham, near to the rail station, are a single traveller with little luggage – train may work for you.
  • If you have lots of luggage, or live out of the city centre, although well priced, it will be tricky to get to the station, and lugging bags and / or children on lots of transfers can often be stressful.

By Coach

  • Although it will take longer, is less reliable, and is much more of an effort, you can get to and from Birmingham Airport by coach from more than 350 UK towns and cities including Central London, Brighton, Birmingham, Oxford, Norwich and Cambridge.
  • National Express is the largest UK based coach company providing frequent services to and from the airport, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and more.  Book in advance on www.nationalexpress.com for the lowest fares or call +44 (0)871 781 8181
  • Megabus Bus provides a low cost service running Birmingham Airport running to other main cities of the UK. Book at www.megabus.com

Hotels near the airport

  • There is a wide selection of places to rest your head near the airport including some within the terminal buildings. Some provide shuttle services, others requiring short travel by car or train.
  • Visit Travelodge, Novotel, Ibis or Etap’s websites for more details.

Terminals

Birmingham Airport has just one terminal.

Terminal Services

Whether you’re arriving, departing, welcoming family or bidding farewell to friends, there are many services available before, and after, security at each Birmingham terminal. From airport lounges to lost property, Wi-Fi, printing and VAT refunds, as well as many food and drink outlets, book shops, duty free savings, currency exchange, souvenirs & more. Birmingham airport has everything you need to make you comfortable while you wait.