Birmingham Airport Parking

Birmingham Airport information

Birmingham Airport, formerly Elmdon Airport, opened in 1939. It is an international airport, situated in Bickenhill, Solihull, around 6 miles southeast of Birmingham city centre and is mainly reached by the main A45 and is near to junction 6 of the M42.

Birmingham Airport is the seventh busiest airport in the UK, after Edinburgh, carrying over 11.6 million passengers in 2016. Flights include international destinations in Europe the Middle East, North America and the Caribbean and is an operating base for a number of low cost and charter airlines.

Currently owned by Seven Metropolitan Boroughs of West Midlands, Airport Employees through a share trust and Ontario Teachers Pension Plan who have also invested in Bristol Airport.

How to Get to Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport is in the heart of the UK motorway system just off junction 6 of the M42 via the A45.

The postcode to use for your trusty sat nav is B26 3QJ

Car Parking Options at Birmingham Airport

There are a number of parking options at Birmingham Airport, both on-airport and off-airport as well as meet and greet parking.

On-Airport Parking at Birmingham Airport

The airport has several on-airport parking options to choose from, short stay Multi storey through to the Long Stay car parks. These car parks run by NCP for Birmingham Airport have the Park Mark accreditation for safer parking.

Long Stay Parking at Birmingham Airport

Birmingham's official on-airport parking includes the Long Stay car park 5, just a 5-minute shuttle bus transfer or a 10-minute walk of the terminal building, offering great value parking close to the airport.

Short Stay Parking Birmingham Airport

Car Park 1 is the Multi-storey short stay, which is directly opposite the airport terminal and Car Parks 2 & 3 are also on-airport self-park multi-storey car parks within 2-minute walk of the terminal building.

Off-Airport Parking near Birmingham Airport

Cheaper options available off the airport will include a free transfer bus, however unlike parking at the airport, you will usually need to leave your car keys at this type of car park.

APH is an off-airport car park with the Park-mark award and have been voted 'Best Airport Parking Company' at the British Travel Awards for 6 years running. With just 10-15 minutes needed to transfer to the terminal on their regular bus shuttle it is very popular.

Airparks, another long-established car park serving Birmingham Airport, is around 15 minutes away, also offering very competitive rates.

Meet and Greet at Birmingham Airport

With this option, you will be met in Short Stay Car Park 3 at Birmingham airport, so buses are required. Your car is then taken to a secured site before it is bought back to the car park for your return so you can drive straight home.

Car parks offering this service include Ace Meet and Greet, Maple Manor Meet and Greet and Meteor Meet and Greet. The airport also has its own NCP Valet Parking.

This option is particularly useful for those with mobility difficulties, families and travellers with large items of luggage e.g. skiers, snowboarders and golfers etc.

Hotels with parking at Birmingham Airport

There are a number of hotels close by, serving both Birmingham Airport and the nearby NEC. If you are driving to the airport you can book a Birmingham hotel and parking package which will save you money on booking these two items separately.

The Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC is a 5-minute drive from Birmingham Airport, or you can transfer into the airport using the free Air-Rail Link monorail system. The restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows and offers wonderful views of the adjacent Pendingo Lake.

The Hilton Metropole Hotel is another 4-star hotel located close to the Crowne Plaza, but if you are on a budget then the Coventry Hill around 10-15 minutes from the airport is a good option and this comes with a meet and greet package too, so no transfers required.

Birmingham Airport Departure Lounge

In January 2011 the existing two terminals merged into a single new Terminal Building after adding two new floors.

Here you will find plenty of cafe's and restaurants including Frankie & Benny's, Costa and Giraffe, bars include All Bar One & Wetherspoons and a good variety of shops featuring among others, World duty free, Superdry, BOSS, Next, Boots and Pandora, as well the usual services such as a bureau de change, cash dispensers, toilets, baby changing rooms and a multi-faith prayer room.

Birmingham Airport also has free Wi-Fi that passengers can access anywhere in the terminal building.

Birmingham Airport Lounge

You can use an executive lounge for a comfortable start to your journey away from the hustle and bustle. The No:1 Lounge can be booked by any passengers, even if flying economy whichever airline you are flying with.

The No:1 Lounge now serves complimentary Prosecco along with a good range of wines, beers and spirits. Soft drinks, hot beverages and hot and cold snacks from the pantry table are also part of the benefits of booking.

Birmingham Airport Parking Map

Click on a point below to view information on the car park and the transfer time to Birmingham airport.

FHR Meet and Greet - Non refundable

Worked like a dream even though I had to change flight times at the last minute
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Ian Collins - 17 Apr 2018 22:50

FHR Meet and Greet - Non refundable

Easy & quick will definitely use again.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Penny Bennett - 17 Apr 2018 11:10

FHR Meet and Greet - Non refundable

The valet parking area at Birmingham has moved and is now far less convenient, and quite a walk to the terminal. The whole point of paying for this is the proximity to the building and this move has made this worse. The service at drop off was good but I had quite a wait when I collected my car, and it seems the service i have used many times has dropped which is disappointing.
4 Rating Book Again: Yes David Richards - 16 Apr 2018 12:22

I Can Park and Ride - Non Flex

I was very happy with the cost for a 2 week period, very reasonable indeed. Struggled to find it initially hence giving only 4 stars, but if the satnav address had been a little more accurate, I would have given 5 stars. Upon arrival back in the UK, waited no more than 15 mins for them to arrive to collect us. I don't give out my recommendations easily but I would recommend this service without hesitation. Mark B (Hereford)
4 Rating Book Again: Yes Mark Barned - 16 Apr 2018 10:39

FHR Meet and Greet - Non refundable

Very easy and excellent service. There were people available when we arrived to drop the car off and it took around 5 minutes to walk to the departures. On our return we called and were told the car would be ready in 5 minutes. Outstanding service all round.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes David - 15 Apr 2018 21:02

Ace Meet & Greet Advance

Excellent service. Will carry on using.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Tissie - 15 Apr 2018 11:56

FHR Meet and Greet - Non refundable

Very satisfied with the service and price. Easy to find drop off and a short walk to the terminal. Collection within 10 minutes of getting our luggage.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes David Grant - 15 Apr 2018 10:38

APH Birmingham - Saver Product

Very efficient, good price. Frequent free bus to and from airport. Pleasant staff. Wish there was one of these at every airport we use!
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Jo Soper - 13 Apr 2018 12:42

Long Stay Car Park 5

No problems at all: Quick to book; ANPR worked facilitating easy entry and exit; Very short wait for bus to terminal.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes S Donaldson - 12 Apr 2018 20:59

FHR Meet and Greet - Non refundable

The outbound journey; very easy to drop car with no problems The return journey; telephoned as required after collecting luggage. Stood around waiting for car in the wind and some rain. A bit too long really. A;lthough a short walk to departures, in bad weather it might be good to have been ferried to the terminal so to keep warm/dry
4 Rating Book Again: Yes Ken - 12 Apr 2018 13:21