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Flights to Vancouver International Apt from Birmingham International Airport
Description
Vancouver Information
British Columbia Tourist Office
Address: Suite 802, 865 Hornby St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2G3
Phone: +1 604 435 5622
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
Vancouver International Airport
Airport Information
Country
Canada
Address
Vancouver International Airport Authority PO Box 23750, Airport Postal Outlet, Richmond, British Columbia V7B 1Y7, Canada
Country Code
1
Telephone
604 207 7077
Fax
604 276 6099
Via the airport's website
Website
www.yvr.ca
Location
The airport is located 13km (8 miles) south of Vancouver
Time Zone
GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
3
Transfer between Terminals
The glass corridor walkway, known as the ‘Link’, connects the International and Domestic terminals. A free shuttle runs between the International and Domestic terminals and the South Terminal.
Driving Directions
The airport is linked to Vancouver via the Arthur Laing Bridge and then Highway 99. Follow signs for Highway 99 South, and then the airport. The airport is located on Grant McConachie Way.
Car Parking
Parkade is the closest car park to the terminals, offering covered parking; level P1 is for pick-up/drop-off of passengers; levels P2 and P3 are hourly, daily and weekly parking. Hourly or daily parking is also available at the South Terminal. The economy car park, next to Parkade, is also close to the terminals (minimum stay: one day). There is also a cheaper long-term car park with a free 24-hour shuttle service to/from the terminals. There is a 24-hour valet parking service at both the Domestic and International terminals. Call the information line (tel: 604 207 7077) for further parking information.
Car Hire
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and Thrifty have facilities on the ground floor of the Parkade, close to the terminal. Off-airport companies, Discount, Dollar and Enterprise, can be contacted at the pick-up location near the economy parking lot.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: Over 400 licensed taxis are available from outside the Domestic and International terminals daily 24 hours. Limousine: Limojet Gold Express operates from the airport daily around the clock (tel: 604 273 1331). Bus: The Airporter bus (tel: 604 946 8866 or 1800 668 3141 ; website: www.yvrairporter.com) serves central Vancouver hotels, the cruise ship terminal, and bus and train stations. Tickets are available from the Airporter desk in the Arrivals area of the terminals, at the pick-up point, or on the bus. Scheduled bus services are also available to major hotels in Downtown Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver Island and various destinations in Washington State.
Information and Help Desks
Customer service counters can be found on the Departures level of both the Domestic and International terminals. Tourism British Columbia Visitor Information Centre (tel: 604 207 0953 or 1598) counters are located on the Arrivals level in both the International and Domestic terminals and can help with accommodation, sightseeing and ground transportation tickets; multi-lingual services are available.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs, bureaux de change and banks are located in both the International and Domestic terminals. Full postal facilities and mobile phone hire are available in the Arrivals area of the Domestic Terminal. Telephones and Internet access are available throughout the airport. Eating and drinking: Licensed bars and restaurants, fast-food outlets, snack bars and coffee shops are located throughout the airport. Shopping: Most shops are located in the International and Domestic Departures areas. Duty-free shopping is available in the International Terminal, with one outlet also available in the Domestic Departures area. Luggage: Left-luggage facilities are available from CDS Baggage Storage (tel: 604 303 4519), in the Arrivals area of the Domestic and International terminals. Other facilities: The Domestic Terminal also has a pharmacy, medical clinic, dental clinic and dry cleaners. There is a spa, 24-hour nursery, and a children’s play area on the ‘Link’ walkway; baby change facilities and children’s play areas are also located at many other areas around the airport.
Conference and Business Facilities
The CDS Business Centre (tel: 604 303 4500) in the International Terminal offers fax and photocopying facilities, computer workstations and Internet ports.
Disabled Facilities
The airport is fully accessible to disabled passengers. There is a general information telephone line for the hearing impaired (tel: 604 207 7070). Disabled parking and wheelchair-accessible taxis are available.
Airport Hotels
The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel (tel: 604 207 5200; website: www.fairmont.com) is located on the airport site. Major hotels in the vicinity include the Vancouver Airport Marriott (tel: 604 276 2112) and the Radisson President Hotel & Suites (tel: 604 276 8181). Accommodation booking is available through the travel agent in the Arrivals hall of the Domestic Terminal and the Super Natural British Columbia Visitor Information Centre (tel: 604 207 0953 or 1598), located on the Arrivals level in both the International and Domestic terminals.
City
Vancouver
Full Airport Name
Vancouver International Airport
State or Province
British Columbia
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