Heading to Birmingham airport but are unable to get to the airport early enough. Or unable to get home because it’s too late? I recently needed to catch an early flight and decided to find out whether you can to sleep at Birmingham airport?
Is Birmingham airport open 24 hours?
Yes Birmingham airport is open 24 hours, so you will be able to stay at the airport if you need to before or after you flight.
Where is Birmingham airport?
Compared to southern U.K airports Birmingham airport is close the city, around 7 miles and only 9 miles away from Coventry serving both these cities.
What is the best time to arrive at Birmingham airport to sleep?
If you are planning to sleep at Birmingham airport before an early morning flight then best to arrive around 11pm just after the last train. This will then allow you to grab a spot to lay down and get comfortable. By arriving later at the airport you will avoid the evening crowds and have less time to lie down on the floor. There is no official non sleep policy at Birmingham airport unlike others in the U.K. which employ staff to rouse sleepers every 30 minutes. When we slept at Birmingham airport no one bothered us the entire time. A recent Mirror article rated each U.K airport about the comfort level at each to sleep.
Is there anywhere particular I should sleep at Birmingham airport?
The only option is to sleep in the airport will be in the area before security. Security will let you through up to three hours before your flight. After security there will be more comfortable places to sleep. More info on Birmingham Airports official site can be found here.
Is there anything I should bring?
For most of the year Birmingham airport will be a cold place to sleep. Consider bringing a light sleeping bag if possible. If you don’t have space for one then heavy sweater and hat are needed. This area can also be quite bright so an eye mask may also be useful.
Are there free lounges at Birmingham airport?
The lounges are not free at Birmingham airport. But don’t worry they are not particularly expensive, with the cheapest of writing costing £24.99. For a full list of lounges and prices at Birmingham airport visit Purple Parking.
Can I bring liquids over 100ml through security?
Currently there are restrictions on liquids over 100ml in hand luggage at Birmingham airport. Rules had been relaxed but were reintroduced after security concerns. There is currently no new information about when it may be allowed again.
How do I get to Birmingham airport?
Birmingham airport is extremely well connected to the overland train network. Best site to find train times is National Rail which can be found here.
Can I get to London from Birmingham airport?
Yes you will either need to take another flight to London airports of Gatwick, Luton, Stansted or Heathrow. Another option is to leave Birmingham airport and get on the overground train network, this journey will take you around 2.5 hours. If you need to check latest train times visit National Rail’s site.
What is the difference between Birmingham airport and East Midlands airport?
Important not to confuse the two, Birmingham airport also known as Birmingham International with airport code BHX is located south near the city of Birmingham. East Midlands airport has the airport code EMA and is located to the south west of Nottingham. EMA airport is noticeably smaller than Birmingham airport.
What’s the earliest I can go through security?
The earliest you’ll be allowed through security is three hours before the flight.
Does Birmingham airport have free WIFI?
Yes and it’s free but annoyingly you can only use it for 30 minutes.
Does Birmingham airport have a smoking area?
As is the case for all nearly all major airports you cannot smoke within the terminal itself. The only place to smoke is outside the airport once you arrive. Therefore you will not be able to smoke at Birmingham airport once you have passed through security. For a complete update on the smoking policy at Birmingham airport please find the official site here.
Does Birmingham airport operate flights at night?
Yes, there are night flights (23:30-06:00) at Birmingham airport but they are restricted to 5% of total flights leaving from the airport, so while there are some they make up a small part of the total.
Not sure I can face sleeping on the floor, what hotel options are there near Birmingham airport?
For a quick an easy stay consider this list of hotels near Birmingham Airport. Availability here.
I’be got time to kill what activities are there in Birmingham?
Birmingham has the world famous Cadbury factory available to visit for tours as well as numerous sports ground and teams for stadium tours. If you have more time then consider visiting the Cotswolds region just outside Birmingham for a amazing day out.
Can you sleep at other U.K airports?
Yes you can sleep at other U.K airports but they are all different in some ways, we have written about them in detail here. Including Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Luton and Stansted.
Where can I get a sim card?
Need a sim card on landing or about to fly off? Rather than the hassle of finding/getting a physical sim card, an easier method these days is to get an e-sim. Simply select the country or region you are in and get data and calls on your phone. More info can be found here.
Prices are reasonable, usually only $25 for 20GB of data. We now always use this method when travelling as it just saves so much time and bother!
Is Birmingham airport cashless?
Like most of the U.K. cashless payments are accepted, but you will also have no problem paying with cash.
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