Birmingham International Airport

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is also known as Elmdon Airport and is 13 km away from Birmingham city centre. It has a capacity of around 14 million people and is seventh busiest UK Airport. The airport offers both domestic and international flights to hundreds of destinations. The airport is well connected with the city through A45 main road, Junction 6 of the M42 motorway, and also through Birmingham International railway station. 

The airport was constructed in 1933 due to the population explosion. The airport was formally inaugurated in 1939 by Duchess of Kent, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark. Initially the airport was named as Elmdon Airport adn was operated by Birmingham City Council. During World War II, the airport was under the Air Ministry and was actively used by Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. It played an important role for the allies. 

Terminals of Birmingham International Airport

Terminal 1 - It was opened in 1984 and was designed to ease the airport traffic of Elmdon Terminal. It has undergone many expansions to accomodate increasing number of passengers and aircrafts. It has Gate from 40-68. 

Terminal 2 - Terminal 2 opened in 1991 to handle European carrier like Air France, BMI and KLM. The terminal was built on "Hub & Spoke". It has 20 gates and nine stands equipped with jet-bridges. 

The two terminal are interconnected by Millennium Link that has serveral shops, restaurants and counters. All these terminals have security areas, check-points and connecting gates.

Facilities 

  • Baggage
  • Bank
  • Restaurants/Cafés
  • Business Facilities
  • Family Facilities
  • Parking Facility
  • Rent A Car Service

Fast Track Service

Do you want to get your fast track clearance? Are you tired of waiting in long lines and customs clearance after a long flight? Do you want to have a seamless airport travel experience? Then book our VIP Meet and Greet Service. 

Our VIP Meet and Greet Service will assist you from your arrival/departure to customer control. We will assist you with pre-boarding pass, pre-reserved seating, full assistance through immigration, the gate to gate transfer and VIP access lounge while waiting to board. After your arrival, we will greet you, assist you with your luggage and promptly escort you where you need to go. Before your departure, we will get you to your terminal safely and on-time!

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