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Security and Customs

Preparing for security or customs: What to pack & how to be ready

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Security advice

The security process is there to safeguard passengers and this important function can take time.

Security Scanners

Providing that additional layer of security and safety

UK Border Force

You can avoid delays at the UK Border by preparing for immigration and customs.

Police

A police unit based at Birmingham Airport, who support travelling passengers, airport operations and border control.

Project Servator

Birmingham Airport works in partnership with the West Midlands Police to deter, detect and disrupt potential terrorist attacks and crime - keeping everyone at the airport safe.

Counter Terrorism

Many of the police officers at Birmingham Airport are members of the regional Counter Terrorism Unit.

Travelling to Europe after Brexit

To travel to Europe after Brexit, there are things you will need to do before you travel.

Changes to travelling to the UK with ID cards

From the 1st October 2021, ID cards will no longer be accepted as a valid travel document to the UK