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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

Bangkok International Airport

Airport Information

Country

Thailand

Address

Bangkok International Airport, 222 Moo 10 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Don Mueang, Bangkok 10210, Thailand

Country Code

66

Telephone

(0)2 535 1111 or 535 1004 or 535 1456

Fax

(0)2 535 4061 or 502 3846

E-mail

aatpr@airportthai.co.th or aotpr@airportthai.co.th

Website

www.airportthai.co.th

Location

The airport is located 24km (15 miles) north of Bangkok

Time Zone

GMT + 7

Number of Terminals

3

Transfer between Terminals

Free shuttle buses connect all three terminals.

Driving Directions

The main road linking the airport to central Bangkok is the Vibhavadi Rangsit Road; it is also possible to travel into Bangkok via faster toll-motorways.

Car Parking

A car park is located in the basement of International Passenger Terminal 1; in addition, there is a seven-storey car park next to International Passenger Terminal 2 and a three-storey car park in front of the Domestic Passenger Terminal.

Car Hire

Avis is located in the first floor meeting hall in Arrivals, between International Passenger Terminals 1 and 2. Other car hire companies, including Budget, have desks in the Arrivals area in the Domestic Passenger Terminal.

Public Transport

Rail: Trains run to Bangkok from Don Muang Station, opposite the airport, to Hua Lumpong Railway Station in central Bangkok, from where trains to destinations throughout the country can connect. Road: Taxi: Licensed metered city taxis (with black and yellow plates) can be flagged down outside Departures; passengers should make sure that the meter is switched on and never used unlicensed taxis. It is a good idea to have the destination required written in Thai. Limousine: Thai Airways International Public Company offers a limousine service. Bus: Air-conditioned airport buses leave from the front of the Terminal 1 Arrivals area; destinations served include several city hotels, the Grand Palace, Sukhumvit and Bangkok Railway Station. Regular public buses also run to Bangkok Railway Station, Silom Road and the Southern and Eastern Region bus terminals.

Information and Help Desks

Airport information counters are located in all Arrivals and Departures halls. The Tourism Authority of Thailand counters are located in the Arrivals halls .

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Banks, bureaux de change and ATMs can be found throughout the terminals. A postal and telecommunications service is also available at the airport in all three terminals. Mobile phone hire is available in the International Passenger Terminal 1. Eating and drinking: Various restaurants, snack bars and fast-food outlets offer a wide variety of international cuisine in all terminals. Shopping: There are several gift and souvenir shops, as well as a duty-free shopping in the International Passenger Terminals. Luggage: Left-luggage facilities are available in all terminals. Other facilities: These include medical emergency clinics, chemists, a laundry, a baby care room, Muslim prayer rooms and entertainment areas.

Conference and Business Facilities

The airport has a business centre providing telephone, fax, computers and meeting rooms; a conference room is available to hire too. Internet services are provided in the CIP business lounges in the International Passenger Terminals. There are also VIP rooms. The Amari Airport Hotel (tel: (0)2 566 1020; website: www.amari.com) also offers business facilities, including a 24-hour business centre, Internet and e-mail service, banqueting and conference facilities, as well as a ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,000 people.

Disabled Facilities

Facilities for disabled travellers include lifts, accessible toilets and an electric car for transport around the terminals. Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline at the time of booking. Car parking for disabled travellers is also available.

Airport Hotels

The Amari Airport Hotel (tel: (0)2 566 1020; website: www.amari.com) is situated opposite the airport, connected by an air-conditioned footbridge. The Thai Hotel Association (tel: (0)2 996 7725/7 or 504 3880; website: www.thaihotels.org) has reservation desks in all terminals. Most major hotels are served by courtesy minibus routes; nearby hotels include Asia Airport Hotel (tel: (0)2 992 6999), Quality Suites Bangkok Airport (tel: (0)2 982 2022) and the Banyan Tree Bangkok (tel: (0)2 679 1200).

City

Bangkok

Full Airport Name

Bangkok International Airport