Birmingham Airport – flight delay and flight cancellation
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2487 flights tracked
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15 flights cancelled
Birmingham Airport is an international airport in the United Kingdom. It's located approximately 13 km southeast from the downtown area. The air traveller flow in 2018 was 12.6 million passengers. It is the base for Jet2.com, Ryanair, TUI Airways.
Arrivals (flight irregularity)
Departures (flight irregularity)
Birmingham Airport flight connection time
The Minimum Connection Time (MCT) needed in an airport is important to note if there is a connecting flight in the route. It's advisable to look this up before booking a ticket. The MCT is also a determining factor when a passenger needs to claim compensation for a missed connection. Below you can find the minimum time needed for connecting flights in Birmingham Airport.
- Between domestic flights: 45 min.
- Between domestic and international flights: 45 min.
- Between international flights: 45 min.
Birmingham Airport terminals
Airport terminals are the sections - sometimes separate buildings - that make it possible for travellers to move between the areas for boarding and disembarking from the aircraft and transport on the ground. It's essential to confirm the terminal prior to getting to the airport when you depart or have a transfer to another flight, because the terminals in bigger airports could be a long distance from each other and travellers often require extra time to get to the necessary one. Birmingham Airport has 2 Terminals.
Terminal 1 – Air France, Czech Airlines, Emirates, KLM, Lufthansa and others
Terminal 2 – Aer Lingus, British Airways, Brussels Airlines and others
Taxis, buses & trains to Birmingham
It can be challenging to find the best way to get to the centre of the city when travelling to a destination for the first time. Public transportation is not always available immediately at the terminals and taxis at the airport are often costly. It's recommended to consider all the transport possibilities ahead of travelling so you can prepare for your trip appropriately.
For the latest information and connections go here.
Birmingham Airport train
- Air-Rail Link
Direction: Birmingham New Street
Travel time (approx.): 10 min.
Operating hours: 03:30 AM - 12:30 AM, daily
Tickets price: adult single ticket starts from 4.3 EUR, child (5 - 15) single ticket starts from 2.15 EUR
Birmingham Airport bus
- Line X1
Direction: Coventry
Operating hours: more information here - Line X12
Direction: Solihull
Operating hours: more information here
Tickets: can be purchased directly from the driver or online
Birmingham Airport taxi
- Pick up point: outside the Terminals
Travel time (approx.): 30 min. to the city centre
Approximate price: 38 EUR
Where to have a rest in Birmingham BHX Airport
You might face a lengthy wait between flights, for instance if you have a delayed flight or your next flight leaves the following day. In such situations, it is important to know the places in the airport where you can have a decent rest or spend time before your flight.
Birmingham Airport lounges
Lounges are places in the airport which provide passengers with services such as food, beverages, relaxation spaces, free WIFI and showers, so that travellers can wait in comfort.
- Aspire Lounge
Location: after security
Opening hours: 04:30 AM - 08:30 PM, daily
Price: 27 EUR - No 1 Lounge
Location: after security
Opening hours: 04:30 AM - 08:30 PM, daily - Emirates Lounge
Location: after security - Clubrooms
Location: 05:30 AM - 08:00 PM, daily
Birmingham Airport hotels
In the event that your flight departs the following morning, or the lounges aren’t so comfortable, the next alternative might be a hotel nearby. Various airports have hotels directly in the airport, while in others you might need to leave the airport vicinity to reach a nearby hotel. In the event you decide to stay overnight in a hotel between flights, we have selected some comfortable possibilities for you.
- Travelodge Birmingham Airport
Price: from 37 EUR per night
Address: Terminal Rd, Birmingham B26 3QW, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 871 984 6483
Website: click - Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport - NEC
Price: from 48 EUR per night
Address: Coventry Rd, Birmingham B26 3QW, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 871 663 9007
Website: click - Novotel Birmingham Airport
Price: from 75 EUR per night
Address: Birmingham Airport, Birmingham B26 3QL, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 121 619 9003
Website: click
Birmingham Airport restaurants
The last thing you want during your trip is to feel hungry or thirsty. Whether you need a simple breakfast before an early flight, a relaxing lunch during a lengthy layover, or to simply get something to eat while on board, we have various choices for you to be sure you don’t become hungry during your trip.
You can find the complete description of places to eat in Birmingham Airport here.
- Costa Coffee
Description: coffee, warm and cold drinks, desserts, sandwiches and salads
Location: Departures and Arrivals - Burger King
Description: fast food restaurant
Location: before and after security
Opening hours: 04:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily - Pret a Manger
Description: coffee, sandwiches, wraps, breakfasts, hot food
Location: after security
Opening hours: 03:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily - Caffe Nero
Description: Italian coffee, cakes, soups, sandwiches
Location: check-in area, Ground Level
Opening hours: 04:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily
Birmingham Airport shops
If you leave your souvenir shopping to the last minute, or you merely have time to spend before the flight, it's worthwhile visiting the airport shops. The guide below displays a selection of shops at the airport.
Go here to discover a complete description of shops.
- World
Description: Duty Free
Location: after security
Opening hours: from 06:00 AM until the last flight - Boots
Description: health & beauty products
Location: before and after security - M&S Simply Food
Description: grocery store
Location: Arrivals - JD Sports
Description: sportswear
Location: after security
Opening hours: 04:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily
Birmingham Airport car hire
Some places are worth seeing by car, or it might be necessary for your trip to travel by car. This list of car hire companies will help you to choose the right alternative for your journey.
- Hertz
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM, daily
Contact: +44 843 309 3005 - Europcar
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
Contact: +44 371 384 3423 - Avis
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: Sun-Fri: 06:30 AM - 12:00 AM, Sat: 06:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Contact: +44 344 544 6013 - Budget
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: Sun-Fri: 06:30 AM - 12:00 AM, Sat: 06:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Contact: +44 344 544 6013 - Enterprise
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
Contact: +44 121 782 9030
Other services in Birmingham BHX Airport
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