Birmingham Airport is a major hub in central England, with connections to Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
Gateway to the UK's second-largest city by population, with a strategic position for reaching over 100 British cities by train.
How to get to Birmingham International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to BHX
Parking near Birmingham International Airport
A multi-story parking lot is located adjacent to the terminal.
Rates are in line with the standards of a major regional hub.
How to get to Birmingham from BHX
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Birmingham International Airport
The desks of major car rental companies are in the arrivals area.
For EU residents, your national driving license is sufficient, along with passport and credit card.
Hotels near Birmingham International Airport
Airport area and NEC (Solihull)
The hotel is 7 minutes' drive from the terminal and 5 from the NEC; Birmingham International station, with the Air-Rail Link to the terminal, is a few minutes away.
Best for: Trade shows and events at the NEC or Resorts World, and dawn departures.
- A few minutes' drive from both the terminal and the NEC halls
- Pool and gym at the leisure club, handy between a flight and a trade show
- An area of offices and exhibition halls: not much around in the evening
- Rooms without air conditioning, uncomfortable on hotter days
Coleshill
Coleshill is about 15 minutes' drive from the terminal, just past the M42.
Best for: For those who want a quiet village a few minutes' drive from the terminal, with more choice for dinner than the airport area alone.
- A real village with shops and pubs, not just hotels and offices like around the NEC
- A good number of reviews for both hotels, a sign of an established property
- A car is needed: there's no direct bus link to the terminal
- Even so, the distance to Birmingham city centre is still around twenty minutes
Recommended hotels
- The Coleshill by Greene King Inns About 15 minutes' drive from the terminal, with 23 recently renovated rooms: the hotel with the most reviews in the area. View availability
- The Swan by Innkeeper's Collection A sixteenth-century inn on Coleshill's High Street, with exposed beams and a traditional carvery: a more British alternative to the chain pub-hotels. View availability
City centre
The train from Birmingham International, reached from the terminal via the Air-Rail Link in 90 seconds, reaches New Street in 9-12 minutes; the hotel is a few steps from the station.
Best for: For those arriving by train from the airport who want to spend an evening or more days in the city.
- New Street, Bullring and Mailbox all a few minutes' walk away
- Direct and frequent rail link to the airport, around 7 trains an hour
- Simple rooms, budget-hotel style: no extra services beyond the essentials
- A lively Chinatown area at night, with some noise from the street
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, well connected to the national rail network, handles intense international traffic.
Allow 2.5-3 hours before boarding on international flights.
Map of Birmingham International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is Birmingham's Air-Rail Link?
A completely free monorail that connects the terminal to Birmingham International station, operating from 3:30 am to midnight.
Q. How long does it take to get to Birmingham city center?
About 13 minutes by train from Birmingham International to New Street, after the short free monorail ride.
Q. Is Birmingham Airport well connected to the national rail network?
Yes, over 100 British cities can be reached directly from Birmingham International station.
Q. Is Birmingham the UK's second city?
Yes, by population, after London.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
