Cape Town Flights
Flights to Cape Town from Birmingham International Airport
Description
Cape Town Information
Cape Town Tourism Information Centre
Address: Pinnacle Building, corner Burg & Castle St, Cape Town, South Africa
Email: info@cape-town.org
Phone: +27 (0) 21 426 4260
Departure Airport
Birmingham International Airport
Airport Information
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Address
Birmingham International Airport Ltd, Airport Way, Birmingham, B26 3QJ, UK
Country Code
44
Telephone
(0)870 733 5511
Fax
(0)121 782 8802
Via the airport's website
Website
www.bhx.co.uk
Location
The airport is located 13km (8 miles) southeast of Birmingham
Time Zone
GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
2
Transfer between Terminals
Terminals 1 and 2 are connected by the Millennium Link walkway.
Driving Directions
The airport is situated on the A45 Coventry road, close to junction 6 of the M42. There are direct connections from the M1, M5, M6 and M40. The new M6 toll road provides a fast alternative to the M6. The airport is signposted from the motorways.
Car Parking
There is short- and long-term car parking at the airport. Parking information is available from NCP (tel: (0)870 606 7050; website: www.ncp.co.uk).
Car Hire
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National are represented in the Millennium Link.
Public Transport
Rail: The free Skyrail service links the airport directly to Birmingham International Train Station. A network of regional and intercity rail services depart from there, including a Virgin service to London Euston. Further information is available from National Rail (tel: (0)845 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). Road: Taxi: Black cabs (tel: (0)121 782 3744) carry up to five people with luggage. Bus: Local buses link the airport to the surrounding district. All buses stop outside the terminals. For timetable and fare information, call Traveline (tel: (0)870 608 2608). Further information is available (website: www.centro.org.uk or www.travelwm.co.uk). Coach: National Express (tel: (0)8705 808 080; website: www.nationalexpress.com) operates long-distance coach services, linking the airport to Birmingham and a number of other cities, and provides inter-airport Flightlink (tel: (0)8705 757 747) coaches linking the airport with London Luton, London Gatwick and London Stansted airports.
Information and Help Desks
The airport information desk (tel: (0)870 733 5511) is situated in the Millennium Link; there is also an information point located in the Departures Lounge. British Airways operates a customer service desks (tel: (0)121 767 7502/3) in Terminal 2. The Visitor Centre in Terminal 1 provides a reservation and information service.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Bureaux de change and ATMs are available in both terminals. Postal facilities are available in Terminal 1. Eating and drinking: There is an extensive range of cafés, restaurants, bars and fast-food outlets both airside and landside. Shopping: There are several retail shops at the airport. Luggage: A left-luggage facility (tel: (0)121 767 7987) is available on the first floor in Terminal 1. Other facilities: There are 24-hour medical centres in both terminals and a prayer room.
Conference and Business Facilities
Business booths are available in the Terminal 1 Departures lounge; free work stations are provided, with credit-card operated telephone, e-mail, modem and fax facilities. Air Space (tel: (0)121 767 8063) provides meeting rooms accommodating between two and 40 people. Overhead projectors and flipcharts are available.
Disabled Facilities
Adapted toilets and lifts are provided. Wheelchairs are available on request. Help with baggage and check-in is available by contacting the airport information desk (tel: (0) 870 733 5511) prior to arrival. Wheelchair and other assistance after check-in must be arranged through the individual airlines. A Minicom system (tel: (0)121 767 8084) is installed at the Terminal 1 airport information desk, and there is an induction loop system.
Airport Hotels
The Crowne Plaza NEC (tel: (0)121 781 4000), Hilton Birmingham Metropole (tel: (0)121 780 4242), Holiday Inn Express NEC (tel: (0)121 782 3222) and Novotel Birmingham International Airport (tel: (0)121 782 4111) are all located near the airport. The first two provide an airport shuttle service. For details of more hotels in the Birmingham area, visit the Marketing Birmingham (website: www.birmingham.org.uk).
City
Birmingham
Full Airport Name
Birmingham International Airport
State or Province
England
Destination Airport
Cape Town International Airport
Airport Information
Country
South Africa
Address
Airports Company South Africa, Private Bag X9002, Cape Town International Airport, 7525, South Africa
Country Code
27
Telephone
(0)21 937 1200
Fax
(0)21 934 2861 or 0932
Via the airport's website
Website
www.airports.co.za
Location
The airport is located 22km (15.5 miles) east of Cape Town
Time Zone
GMT + 2
Number of Terminals
5
Airport News
Redevelopment of the Domestic Terminals is currently in progress; the construction process will span a period of two years.
Transfer between Terminals
The terminals are within walking distance of each other.
Driving Directions
Take the N2 highway and follow signs for the airport.
Car Parking
Cars can be parked in the shade along the full length of the terminal buildings and shuttles are available to transport travellers to the relevant terminal. For more information on parking, contact Katanga X (tel: (0)21 934 7698). Valet parking and lock-up garages are offered by Katanga Executive Parking (tel: (0)21 934 2240), these facilities must be booked in advance.
Car Hire
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Khava/Kulula, Imperial, National Alamo and Tempest are represented. Desks are located inside the International and Domestic Arrivals Terminals. The car hire zones are located outside, either opposite the International Terminal or next to the Domestic Arrivals Terminal.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: Taxis are available from the airport to the city centre (journey time: 20 minutes); Touch Down Taxis is the officially authorised airport taxi company and travellers are advised to use these instead of unauthorised taxis. Bus: Door-to-door shuttle bus services are available on demand or by pre-booking in Arrivals (International and Domestic). Schedules vary according to flight arrival times; passengers can also pre-book their return trip to the airport.
Information and Help Desks
Information desks are located in Arrivals in both the International and Domestic Terminals.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Banks, bureaux de change, ATMs and a post office are available. Mobile telephone hire is available too. Internet is available in British American Tobacco Smokers Lounge. Eating and drinking: Food and drink outlets can be found throughout the airport, and include a restaurant, bar, sports café, coffee shop, juice bar, bar and grill, and sandwich shop. Shopping: Duty-free shopping, including a wine shop, is situated in International Departures (airside). Shops also include a pharmacy, clothing accessories shop, bookshop, sweet shop and gift shop. A VAT refund service is provided in International Departures. Luggage: Baggage storage facilities are available in the Domestic Arrivals and International Departures Terminals. A porter service is available; porters are self-employed and rely on tips for their income. Other facilities: There is a surgery (tel: (0)21 934 2246). Baby changing facilities can be found in all ladies’ toilets.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Zenith Airport Conference Venue (tel: (0)21 934 0012; website: www.airport-conference.co.za) is located near the Domestic Arrivals Terminal and offers venues for meetings and conferences, as well as catering. Fully equipped offices with a secretarial service, for short- and long-term hire, is also available. Executive lounges are located in Domestic and International Departures and an Airports Company VIP Lounge facility can be found next to the north side of the Domestic Departures Terminal (tel: (0)21 937 1233).
Disabled Facilities
The airport is fully accessible for disabled travellers, with lifts, ramps and disabled toilets. Wheelchairs can be supplied if required; passengers are advised to inform their airline of any special needs in advance.
Airport Hotels
The Road Lodge (tel: (0)21 934 7303; website: www.citylodge.co.za) is situated on site. The City Lodge Pinelands (tel: (0)21 685 7944) and Courtyard Suite Hotel (tel: (0)21 448 3929) are within 11km (7 miles) of the airport. Hotel reservations can be made at the airport by using automatic telephones located in Arrivals.
City
Cape Town
Full Airport Name
Cape Town International Airport
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| OBZfestival |
Dec 2008 (annual) Observatory |
| Toy Run™ |
30 Nov 2008 (annual) Cape Town |
| Cape Town International Kite Festival |
25 - 26 Oct 2008 (annual) Cape Town, South Africa |
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