Birmingham Airport Arrivals

Birmingham Airport Live Arrivals

Arriving at Birmingham Airport is simple as there is just one terminal building. It’s good to check which gate the flight is arriving at, especially if you’re meeting friends and family – you can find this out via our Birmingham Airport live arrivals board.

Birmingham Airport Arrivals Information

Birmingham Airport Arrivals Terminal 

Location – Arrivals Hall is on the Ground Floor.

Operating Airlines – 

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air France, Air India, AnadoluJet, Aurigny, Balkan Holidays, Blue Islands, Brussels Airlines, Corendon Airlines, easyJet, Emerald Airlines, Emirates, Eurowings, Freebird Airlines, Jet2.com, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Loganair, Lufthansa, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ryanair, SAS, Saudia Airlines, SunExpress Airlines, Swiss, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Vueling, Wizz Air

Arriving at Birmingham Airport 

Upon landing at Birmingham Airport, you can disembark the plane and follow the signs straight to Birmingham Airport passport control. Make sure you have your passport and any other travel documents you may need depending on your country of origin. Biometric passport holders from the UK, EU, EEA and certain other countries can use the electronic immigration gates to skip the queues. Otherwise, you’ll need to queue up to show your documents to an officer.

After passing through UK Border Control, check the information boards for your baggage carousel number. Once you have collected your luggage, you can proceed to customs. Just make sure you’re aware of any customs regulations for entering the UK.

*If you’d prefer to avoid the crowds, you can access Birmingham Airport’s fast-track passport control service for an extra fee.

Birmingham Airport Transport

There are plenty of transportation options available to make your arrival at Birmingham Airport as seamless as possible. The airport is well-connected to Birmingham city centre and its surrounding areas via trains, buses, and coaches. More conveniently, airport taxis, private transfers and car rental options are also on offer.

*Birmingham International Station is 2 minutes away from the airport, via the Air-Rail Link.

What to do on Arrivals at Birmingham Airport?

Birmingham Airport Arrivals provides a variety of facilities and services including free WiFi, currency exchange and cash services, prayer rooms, car rental offices, transport options, baggage services, and food and beverage outlets like Marks and Spencer Simply Food, Caffe Nero, and Costa Coffee.

*For more information on the services and facilities available in the terminal, check out our Birmingham Airport Guide.

Birmingham Airport Arrivals Parking

If you’re picking up arrivals at Birmingham Airport, your best bet is to park in the short-stay car parks 1, 2 and 3, less than a 1-minute walk away from the terminal building. Prices start at £8.50 (€10) for the first hour.

Alternatively, you can use Birmingham Airport’s arrivals pick-up zone, located a 5-10-minute walk away from the terminal building. You can stay for up to 10 minutes free of charge.
*You can also book parking at Birmingham Airport online in advance.

FAQ

Where are the Arrivals at Birmingham Airport?

Birmingham Airport’s Arrivals Hall is located on the Ground Floor of the terminal building.

How long does it take to get through arrivals at Birmingham Airport?

The estimated time to get from the plane to the arrivals gate is around 20-40 minutes, depending on how crowded the airport is. Using the e-gates or the fast track service will speed up the process.

Where to pick up arrivals at Birmingham Airport?

For a quick and convenient arrivals pick-up at Birmingham Airport, you can park in car parks 1, 2, or 3, just a 1-minute walk from the terminal, starting at £8.50 (€10) for the first hour. Alternatively, you can use the free 10-minute arrivals pickup zone, a 5-10-minute walk away.

How to get from Birmingham Airport to the city centre?

There are four transport options available to travel from Birmingham Airport to the city centre. Opting for a taxi or private transfer provides the most convenient option, as the service is door-to-door. However, there are also bus and train options available, which can take you to the city centre in around 40 minutes.