Birmingham International Airport is one of the largest airports in the UK. Birmingham Airport is located just 13 km east of Birmingham city in the West Midlands region of England. The airport has direct links with the following routes M1, M5, M6, & M40 and the M6 toll route provides as faster, easier link towards the airport. Birmingham International Airport is the Midlands low cost capital with flight links to more than 100 destinations across the world. It also serves as Midlands’s gateway to Europe and rest of the World.
There are two terminals at the airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Both terminals have the check-in desks located on the ground floor, with the departures area on the first floor. The two terminals are connected by the Millennium link. Birmingham International Airport has been well planned to include a large number of well known UK outlets as well as a food and drink precinct, including buffet restaurants, coffeehouse, bars and a deli. There is also a games room.
Public transportation to and from the airport is reliable and frequent with a choice of trains, coaches, taxis and car hire. Car hire is a great way to get to your final destination without having to rely on public transport. There are 6 car hire companies at Birmingham airport, all located on the ground floor. You can book when you get to the airport, but for the best deals and access to discounts you should book before you get to the airport.