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

Hassle free, no problems.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes S Foster - 22 May 2018 10:28

APH Birmingham - Saver Product

The entire experience was flawless I would and will recommend to anyone
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Dan Weatherhead - 21 May 2018 13:46

Ace Meet & Greet

Quick and efficient
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Susan Reid - 20 May 2018 21:55

APH Birmingham - Saver Product

Worked well both ways. Bus driver very helpful in getting all luggage on board and stowed. My only slight criticism is that it is not that easy to find and could be better described in the email and signposted when you get there. The post code in my TomTom got me nearly there but not quite...
4 Rating Book Again: Yes Ian Synac - 20 May 2018 10:48

APH - Birmingham

Fantastic service car was ready for when we got back for a easy exit would highly recommend !!!!
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Luke Miller - 20 May 2018 10:03

Car Park 1 - Non-Flex

Very easy to book plenty of parking spaces would recommend
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Gina kimpton - 19 May 2018 11:11

FHR Meet and Greet - Non refundable

Excellent from start to finish. Booking easy, full instructions given and great service on arrival and collection. Would definitely use again.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Anne Dawkins - 19 May 2018 10:04

Drivefly Meet and Greet - Non Flex

I had a long wait on arrival for someone to take the car. I had a disabled passenger with me whom I dropped off near to the departures and then had to drive all the way round to get to the Valet Parking. I had understood from reading the information that the car would be collected from the drop off car park. The walk from the Valet Parking to the terminal is quite long & would not have been suitable for my passenger. The drop off was a LOT more straight forward and quick
3 Rating Book Again: No Oliver Pardo-Roques - 18 May 2018 14:26

Long Stay Car Park 5

Easy to use car park and bus is only a couple of minutes from terminal. Could walk in 5 - 10 minutes depending where you park.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes David Farren - 18 May 2018 12:04

Long Stay Car Park 5 - Non Flex

Number plate recog never works... had to use help button in as usual....and out , not usual to need out button.
4 Rating Book Again: Yes Ian Lowe - 18 May 2018 10:05