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.

Drivefly Meet and Greet

efficient - however - meet and greet to me is not having to walk with suitcases to a designated spot - if it had been raining we would have got soaked. Meet and greet should be greeted at arrivals and at departures
3 Rating Book Again: No Mrs denise Holmes - 25 Jun 2017 13:20

I Can Park and Ride - Non Flex

All went smoothly, dropped car off bus ready to take us to the airport, Return journey was a short wait for the mini bus but once back quick and easy departure.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes June Garbett - 23 Jun 2017 20:23

Long Stay Car Park 5 - Non Flex

Easy parking and fast to terminal
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Lisa - 23 Jun 2017 16:31

APH Birmingham - Saver Product

Used this car park on many occasions, and always find the staff helpful and efficient. Costs are good as well, and not too far from the airport.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Linda Dolphin - 23 Jun 2017 10:29

Airparks

Easy to locate.Secure modern location.Speedy drop off and quick transfer to airport.Good pick up on return.Car and keys ready.excellent service.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes david petty - 22 Jun 2017 23:28

Long Stay Car Park 5

It was easy to book on line. Our car was immediately recognised both on arrival and departure.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Mrs R. Kopanski - 21 Jun 2017 19:11

Maple Manor Meet & Greet

I have used Maple Manor Meet and Greet parking twice now. I rated with four stars as the value for money is good. The service is, however, a little limited: except for one occasion, the people on the phone were not friendly, probably because people will have paid already by the time they come to the airport and request for their car to be picked up/returned. The main problem though: return waiting times were around 30 mins both times. So, if you are not in a rush, go for it. If you don't want to wait 30 minutes for your car, after you arrive, don't do it.
4 Rating Book Again: No BusinessTraveller - 21 Jun 2017 11:35

I Can Park and Ride - Non Flex

All fine except the distance to the airport was longer than expected and the security gate is a bit slow with customers turning around in the lane not sure they were in the right place due to the locked gate
4 Rating Book Again: No Richard Prescott - 21 Jun 2017 11:22

Long Stay Car Park 5

All very easy, very accommodating when I had to change details 3 times!! Very easy on exit, barrier just went up as we approached it
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Mark Harmon - 21 Jun 2017 10:05

APH - Birmingham

Excellent service and helpful staff. Everything went like a dream.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes ET - 20 Jun 2017 12:00