Birmingham (BHX)

An airport in Birmingham, United Kingdom. IATA code BHX. ICAO code EGBB. Terminal: Main.

On Flyteller:

Departures and arrivals
The map, with 49 places inside it, 21 of them to eat and drink
Walking routes along its mapped corridors
Essentials, each fact with the page it came from: getting there and away; lounges; facilities; terminals and airlines
What you can take through security

The airport’s own website: www.birminghamairport.co.uk

Quick answers

Can I take 2 litres of liquid through security at Birmingham?

Yes. Birmingham’s website says containers of up to 2 litres can go through security.

How do I get to Birmingham by public transport?

Air-Rail Link (free people mover) to Birmingham International rail station, Train from Birmingham International to New Street Station, Bus service 900, Bus service 97A and National Express coaches.

birminghamairport.co.uk · checked Wed 4 Nov · en.wikivoyage.org · checked Thu 24 Sept

Getting there and away

Air-Rail Link (free people mover) to Birmingham International rail station: Birmingham International rail station · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Train from Birmingham International to New Street Station: New Street Station · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Bus service 900: Birmingham and Coventry via the airport · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Bus service 97A: night service · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
National Express coaches · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Taxi to central Birmingham: central Birmingham · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Car hire: The car hire area is a 5-minute walk from the terminal, following the signs. Firms there include Avis, Budget, Enterprise/Alamo/National, Europcar, Hertz/Firefly and Sixt, with differing hours, though most open daily from about 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026

Lounges

Aspire Lounge: Terminal In the Departure Lounge by Gate 1, airside · After security · Payment at the entrance, £40 per person (may change) • Prepaid passes • Lounge membership or credit card rewards programmes • Free for qualifying frequent flyer members or business class passengers of partner airlines · 4:30 AM – 8:30 PM · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
Clubrooms: Terminal Facing Gate 54 in the Departure Lounge, airside · After security · Payment at the entrance, £50 per person • Prepaid passes • Free for some frequent flyer members and premium cabin passengers · 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
No. 1 Birmingham Lounge: Terminal Facing Gate 54 in the Departure Lounge, airside · After security · Payment at the entrance, £36 per person • Prepaid passes • Lounge membership or credit card rewards programmes • Free for qualifying business class passengers · 4:30 AM – 8:30 PM · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
Emirates Lounge: Terminal In the Departure Lounge by Gate 40, airside · After security · No charge for Emirates Skywards Platinum or Gold members, or for passengers flying Emirates in First or Business Class · Opens about 3 hours ahead of every Emirates departure · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026

Facilities

sleeping: Most overnight sleepers here are waiting for an early morning flight. When the checkpoints shut for the night, everyone must stay landside and go through security again once it reopens the next day. The terminals are said to be clean and safe, but seats are uncomfortable and hard to find. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
opening_hours: Birmingham Airport stays open 24 hours. Screening usually runs from 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM or until the final departure, and airside shuts overnight, from about 11:00 PM–4:00 AM. Anyone already airside then has to go landside, except transit passengers with a valid boarding pass. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
left_luggage: Luggage Point, landside in the North Terminal Check-In area beside Caffè Nero, stores bags for short and long periods, up to 3 months. Each item costs £9.50 for up to 3 hours, £14.50 for 3–24 hours or £60.00 a week. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
charging: Airside, there are USB charging points and power outlets, free to use. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
showers: The Emirates Lounge has showers. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
wifi: Birmingham Airport has free Wi-Fi on the “BHX Free WiFi” network, though it is said to be slow. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026

Terminals and airlines

Terminal 1 / Terminal 2 (combined) · Source: en.wikipedia.org

At security

What can I take through security?

Updated 2026-09-24