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.

Swift Meet & Greet Birmingham

Service was very efficient. The driver who we handed the car over to was very friendly and polite. Rang when we had collected our luggage and our car was waiting for us with again a cheery greeting. Very satisfied with attitude and assistance.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Sue caffull - 06 Dec 2018 22:21

Long Stay Car Park 5 - Non Flex

Car par easy to find, signs up saying where the free spaces are. Only thing I can say on the bit we had parked on the two large lights in that area where not working. So very dark you couldn’t see people working or to check your vehicle before leaving.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Sandra - 05 Dec 2018 11:56

Airparks Drop and Go

quick and easy as usual like the new text message telling you where car parked before you get there
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Donna - 05 Dec 2018 11:25

Car Park 1

Excellent right next to the terminal entrance you could not get closer.Easy access with number recognition would reccomend
1 Rating Book Again: Yes G.Draisey - 04 Dec 2018 16:30

Ace Meet & Greet

Having never flown from Birmingham before, we took advice from you as which Meet and Greet service to use, and chose Maple Manor. The staff were great but our biggest problem out going was that there were no trollies where we had to park and we did find it difficult without one. It was much easier when we came back as Arrivals had plenty. Felt it was abit mean that the £1 is not refundable as it is elsewhere!
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Muriel watkins - 04 Dec 2018 11:09

FHR Meet and Greet - Non refundable

Not very polite service either dropping off or picking up. Return would of been quicker to catch bus to car park
2 Rating Book Again: No Cl - 03 Dec 2018 19:23

Swift Meet & Greet Birmingham

Very efficient compared to other Meet & Greet I have used
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Paul Ludlow - 03 Dec 2018 09:15

FHR Meet and Greet - Non refundable

Very easy to use. No delays in car being returned.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Steve - 02 Dec 2018 07:03

Ace Meet & Greet

Great service yet again , yes it is a bit of a walk from the terminal to pick up the car, but we know about it so it’s not a problem to us ! Car returned in a timely manner in good order, agents were helpful and friendly . 100% recommend!!
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Clare - 02 Dec 2018 06:43

APH Birmingham - Saver Product

No problems going to the airport but had to wait quite a while for the bus on the return journey.There were quite a few people waiting and others like us had sent a text to the office.
4 Rating Book Again: Yes Roger - 30 Nov 2018 16:12