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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

Brussels Airport

Airport Information

Country

Belgium

Address

Brussels International Airport Company (BIAC), Brussels Airport, B-1930 Zaventem, Belgium

Country Code

32

Telephone

0900 70000 (within Belgium) or (0)2 753 7753 (outside Belgium)

Fax

(0)2 753 4250

E-mail

info@biac.be

Website

www.brusselsairport.be

Location

The airport is located 12km (8 miles) northeast of Brussels

Time Zone

GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Number of Terminals

1

Driving Directions

The airport is easily accessible from both the Brussels inner and outer ring road (follow signs for the Airport or Zaventem).

Car Parking

Both short- and long-term parking is available 24 hours a day. NV Interparking SA (tel: (0)2 715 2110) offers three short-term car parks with direct access to the terminal, and two long-term car parks. The Lock Park (tel: (0)2 715 2128) has security long-term parking facilities and is located next to the terminal, while Car Hotel (tel: (0)2 753 0110; website: www.carhotel.be) provides a shuttle service to/from the terminal, as well as valeting service. Spaces in the Car Hotel should be reserved 48 hours in advance. VIP parking is also available (tel: (0)2 715 2123).

Car Hire

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National/Alamo and Sixt are all represented at the airport.

Public Transport

Rail: Airport City Express trains to the city go to Brussels’ three main stations (Gare Centrale, Gare du Nord and Gare du Midi). Direct trains are also available to Ghent, De Panne and Quievrain/Quevy. Further information is available from Belgian Railways (tel: (0)2 528 2828; website: www.b-rail.be). Road: Taxi: Metered taxis are available outside the Arrivals hall. Taxi Hendriks (tel: (0)2 752 9800) has taxis for wheelchair users. Bus: De Lijn buses go to the city centre. MIVB/STIB express buses link the airport to NATO, the European Commission area and the city centre. Coach: Scheduled coaches run to Antwerp, Brussels and Eindhoven.

Information and Help Desks

An airport information desk is available in the Departures area. There is also an Information Call Center (tel: (0)2 753 7753).

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Facilities include a bank and post office, bureaux de change and ATMs. Mobile telephones can be hired from Locaphone in the Arrivals hall. Internet, data ports for laptops and wireless connection are available at the Communications Center in the Arrivals hall. Eating and drinking: There are several bars, cafés, restaurants and vending machines available. Shopping: There is a wide variety of shops, including duty-free. Luggage: Porters are available on request (tel: (0)2 753 4117 or 6914). There are lockers on level 0. Passengers should contact the airport authority (tel: (0)2 753 6820) for lost property. Other facilities: Baby-changing facilities are situated throughout the terminal building.

Conference and Business Facilities

The Regus Skyport Meeting Centre (tel: (0)2 714 0200; website: www.regus.com) offers ten meeting rooms, secretarial services and wireless Internet connection. Airport Forum (tel: (0)2 714 0770; website: www.airport-forum.com) provides welcome desks and lounges, as well as facilities for telecommunications, secretarial and other services. The Sky Hall Reception Room (tel: (0)2 280 8410) has event space for up to 1,500 people.

Disabled Facilities

Disabled toilets, lifts and ramps are available. Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel and arrive at the airport at least two hours in advance. There is a designated pick-up and drop-off zone for disabled passengers. Front Park 1 and 2 both provide disabled parking spaces.

Airport Hotels

There are some 13 hotels in the area, including the Hotel Formule 1 Brussels Airport (tel: (0)2 725 6900) and the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel (tel: (0)2 710 8000), which is located at the airport. Hotel reservations can be made in the Arrivals hall, either at the reservations panel or through Open Tours (tel: (0)2 753 2242; website: www.open-tours.com).

City

Brussels

Full Airport Name

Brussels Airport