Birmingham International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the UK handling well over 10 million passengers annually. They are currently planning to make major changes to the airport to be completed in 2030 but officials assure the public that some of the urgently needed work will be done in time for the 2012 London Olympics. Birmingham airport departures include many European cities like Manchester, Heathrow, Paris, Madrid and Zurich which also help connect these cities for flights to North America. The new improvements will hopefully see more destinations added.

Birmingham is quite accessible to major cities around it through trains, coaches and buses. From Birmingham Airport you could also choose to rent a car and drive your way to the cities on your own – it’s more exciting that way, right? There are much reputable car rental companies that can be found in the airport terminals. If you wish to take a cab, you can also find plenty of Hackney Carriages – the city’s official taxis – directly outside the terminal. Keep in mind that these cabs are the only ones licensed to operate around the Birmingham Airport Departures and Arrivals Area without the need for advanced bookings. The airport provides you with all your travel needs whether you need to ride a plane, a train, coach or bus even a taxi or a car you can find it all in Birmingham Airport. Aside from these travel options, the airport also has amenities that cater to children, as well as the disabled. You can also find money exchange centres and banks. If you have an ill pet, a veterinary service is also on hand for you at anytime.