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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

Marseille Provence Airport

Airport Information

Country

France

Address

Marseille Provence Airport, CCI Marseille-Provence, BP 7 Aéroport, 13727 Marignane Cédex, France

Country Code

33

Telephone

(0)4 4214 1414

Fax

(0)4 4214 2724

E-mail

contact@marseille-provence.aeroport.fr

Website

www.marseille.aeroport.fr

Location

The airport is located 25km (16 miles) from Marseille

Time Zone

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

Number of Terminals

2

Transfer between Terminals

The two terminals (domestic and international) are within walking distance of each other.

Driving Directions

The airport is located on the N113 at Marignane. For a map of the area, visit the airport’s website.

Car Parking

There are over 6,000 parking spaces in nine parking lots, including covered and outdoor car parks. Covered parking is available close to the terminal in P6; short-term parking is available in P8 and P9; nearby car parks include P10 and P5, for medium-term stays; and long-term parking is available in P1 and P2, close to the terminals, and P3 and P7, as well as a separate facility, Chèques Parking. Valet parking service is also available upon request (tel: (0)4 4214 2692), in front of P6. Information on car parking and tariffs is available (tel: (0)4 4214 2927). P4 is for coaches only.

Car Hire

ADA, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National/Citer and Sixt are all represented, with desks situated between P3, P7 and P8 car parks.

Public Transport

Road: Bus: There are shuttle buses to Marseille St Charles railway station (journey time: 20-30 minutes) and to Aix-en-Provence bus station (journey time: 30-40 minutes). Taxis: Taxis are available daily 24 hours and can be ordered in advance (tel: (0)4 4214 2444; website: www.taxis-aeroport.com).

Information and Help Desks

Two information desks (tel: (0)4 4214 1414 or 4214 2114) are always open on the Arrivals level of both terminals. Reception staff can advise on airport facilities, the times of flight arrivals and departures and connecting flights. There is an automatic information service (tel: (0)4 4214 2020) available 24 hours a day.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There is a bank and several ATMs, as well as Internet points, wireless Internet access, a post office, fax and Minitel. Eating and drinking: Cafés and restaurants are located throughout the airport. Shopping: Shops include a duty-free shop in the International Terminal, as well as shops in both terminals selling a variety of goods, including regional produce, jewellery and luggage accessories. There is a newsagents too. Luggage: A left-luggage facility is available in the International Terminal; luggage shipping and delivery can also be arranged here (tel: (0)4 4214 3175). A lost and found office is situated in the Domestic Terminal (tel: (0)4 4214 2410). Other facilities: There is a pharmacy and first aid services in the International Terminal.

Conference and Business Facilities

The airport Business Centre (tel: (0)4 4214 2774 or (0)4 4214 2778) is in Hall 4 on the first floor and has private offices, meeting rooms and lounges available for hire. Up to 250 people can be accommodated in the Panoramique Lounge in the International Terminal. Facilities available include telephones, fax, Minitel, Internet and audiovisual equipment, while services include welcome desks, personal porters, catering and a limousine service.

Disabled Facilities

The airport is accessible for disabled passengers. Facilities for the disabled traveller can be provided on request by the airlines or by Midi Provence (tel: (0)4 4214 2742).

Airport Hotels

Hotels at the airport are the Sofitel (tel: (0)4 4278 4278), Novotel (tel: (0)4 4289 9044), Best Western (tel: (0)4 4215 5400), Ibis (tel: (0)4 4279 6161) and Etap (tel: (0)8 9268 0954). Free courtesy buses are available to the hotels and can be booked via designated telephones in the Arrivals halls of both terminals.

City

Marignane

Full Airport Name

Marseille Provence Airport