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.

APH Birmingham - Saver Product

Have used several times. Am so glad they are using a bus now and not the minibus with trailers which were awkward (people would shove way onto the minibus whilst someone else pushed into the suitcase loading line; stopped using this service for three holidays because of this, and am a chilled traveller!). With the bus, it is perfect! Arrived early as flight cancelled at last minute so had to re-book another earlier one. No problems. Staff all helpful and courteous. Quick, easy, regular transfers to airport and drop off right outside Departures area. When arrived back in UK, easy text to announce arrival, prompt arrival of bus, friendly driver who checked I was using the correct bus service, car waiting for me; one hour from landing time (then disembarkation, immigration, luggage retrieval, back to APH) to literally driving self home.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes SusiM - 17 Sep 2018 10:16

Long Stay Car Park 5

Easy to book, car park easy walking distance to terminal, easy convenient entry and exit into the car park.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Aqua - 16 Sep 2018 12:55

Long Stay Car Park 5

all was good
5 Rating Book Again: Yes mg - 16 Sep 2018 10:04

FHR Meet and Greet - Non refundable

System worked very well
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Malcolm Hughes - 15 Sep 2018 10:42

Long Stay Car Park 5 - Non Flex

Love Birmingham airport parking, it's a quick walk to the terminal - really no need to use the bus
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Sarah queen - 15 Sep 2018 07:01

Airparks

I found it easy to book online, and found the process of registering and leaving my car easy: Because I don't walk very well, the bus driver helped me on and stowed my luggage. On my return someone helped put my bags on the bus, I was offered a seat, but refused as it would have been difficult to get my legs in and I couldn't climb the steps. However as the journey was so short, I was fine standing. I gave my ticket to get my keys and was asked if I needed help with my case which I gratefully accepted. I was treated with courtesy and kindness and appreciate the ease of leaving my car at a reasonable rate, which contributed to the success of my holiday.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Mrs Christine Baker - 14 Sep 2018 13:35

FHR Meet and Greet - Non refundable

Very efficient would definitely use this again if the price is good
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Terence Bimer - 13 Sep 2018 10:53

FHR Meet and Greet - Non refundable

Very efficient service and polite personnel
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Terry Boler - 13 Sep 2018 10:51

Car Park 1

Just a couple of minutes to the terminal which is worth paying the extra money for.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes TA - 13 Sep 2018 10:32

I Can Park and Ride - Non Flex

We found the staff at the site we used friendly and helpful. The site looked a bit rough, partly due to the area in Birmingham it is situated but also because there were a lot of holes in the parking and driving surfaces. Also I think when I read about the parking service it said that your car was bought to the front ready for you to collect - it was not and it took us a while to find where our car had been moved to, I am disabled and found the car park surface hard to walk on.. The mini bus that took us to and from the airport was clean and the trip reasonable. We did notice that we could get the staff to bring the car to the airport for us, not sure what extra that was as we did not enquire BUT we did think that if we used that car park again we would probably utilise that service and get the car bought the airpot on our return.
4 Rating Book Again: Yes Mrs Kay Brain - 11 Sep 2018 13:24