Port Elizabeth Flights

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

E-mail

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

Port Elizabeth Airport

Airport Information

Country

South Africa

Address

Airports Company South Africa, PO Box 5787, Port Elizabeth Airport, 6065, South Africa

Country Code

27

Telephone

(0)41 507 7348

Fax

(0)41 507 7340

E-mail

Via the airport's website

Website

www.airports.co.za

Location

The airport is located within the boundaries of the city of Port Elizabeth, 5km (3 miles) west of the Capital Business District and 3km (2 miles) from Algoa Bay

Time Zone

GMT + 2

Number of Terminals

1

Driving Directions

The airport can be reached from the city centre by taking Route M11 from Humewood into Alister Miller Drive. The terminal is then on the left-hand side of the road.

Car Parking

Open and shaded short-term car parking (up to 8 hours), open and shaded long-term parking, covered parking and lock-up garages are all available (tel: (0)41 581 0588). These are located directly in front of the terminal building.

Car Hire

Car hire companies represented are Alisa, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Imperial and Tempest.

Public Transport

Road: Taxi: Metered taxis are available outside the Departures hall. Bus: Shuttle services are available on request or by booking in advance at the Arrivals hall. These operate according to flight schedules and passengers can also book their return journey to the airport in advance.

Information and Help Desks

There is an information desk (tel: (0)41 507 7319) in the Arrivals hall. Hotels and sightseeing excursions can be booked at the desk.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There is an ATM in the passage between the Arrivals and Departures halls and the information desk operates a bureau de change facility. There is also a post box in the Departures hall. Telephones are available in the Arrivals and Departures halls and in the sterile area. Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant on the first floor of the Departures hall and cafés in the Arrivals and Departures halls. Shopping: There is a gift shop and a sweet shop in the Departures hall. Luggage: Trolley are available in the Arrivals hall (next to the baggage belts), in the car park area, and at the entrance to the Departures hall. Other facilities: Baby changing facilities are available in the ladies toilets in the Arrivals and Departures halls.

Conference and Business Facilities

There is a conference room in the Aero Park Block B (tel: (0)41 507 7418), situated 200m (250 yards) from the Arrivals hall, which can seat 25-30 people. Equipment, including television, video, overhead projector and white boards is available.

Disabled Facilities

The airport has accessible toilets for disabled travellers and lifts are available to the first floor, where the business class lounge and restaurant are situated. Contact the information desk (tel: (0)41 507 7319) for assistance.

Airport Hotels

There are no hotels at the airport. There are hotels located near the airport, some situated along the beachfront, as well as several guesthouses. These include the City Lodge Port Elizabeth (tel: (0)41 586 3322), Courtyard Hotel Port Elizabeth (tel: (0)41 583 4655), Holiday Inn Gardens Court (tel: (0)41 582 3720) and the Paxton Hotel (tel: (0)41 585 9655). Some hotels offer a shuttle service to/from the airport; these leave from in front of the Departures hall.

City

Port Elizabeth

Full Airport Name

Port Elizabeth Airport