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Travel tips

Healthy eating at the Airport
We know that eating healthy whilst travelling can be challenging, especially when airport food is notoriously known for their fast-food chains and unhealthy snack options. However, navigating the terminal without compromising your diet is entirely possible. With a little planning travellers can find nutritious and satisfying meals to fuel their journeys. Keep reading to explore your options for healthy airport eating.
Frequently Asked Questions when travelling from Birmingham Airport
This handy FAQ article covers everything you need to know before you jet off, from navigating security with liquids to checking in and finding disabled parking. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or a first-timer, this guide will ensure your journey through Birmingham Airport is smooth sailing. Let's get you started!
Things travellers forget to pack
We’re not perfect – even the most meticulous packers can forget to pack essential travel items. It’s almost inevitable. Hopefully you’ll realise what you forgot at the airport, because then you’re in luck! Birmingham Airport boasts many options for shopping and grabbing those last-minute necessities.
17 Airport Hacks
At Birmingham Airport, we try our hardest to get you through the airport as quickly and efficiently as possible, whether you’re off on holiday or on your way home. We all know airports can be a busy place and getting through hassle-free is a top priority for all travellers.
A guide to the Birmingham Airport departure lounge
Whether you’re here for a few minutes or a few hours, we want you to enjoy your visit to Birmingham Airport. Start your trip off right with all the amenities in our departure lounge.
Eat stress-free: all the dietary options at Birmingham Airport
Eating out whilst travelling can be a daunting and stressful task, especially for those on a restricted diet. Whether it’s for ethical, medical, religious or health reasons, options can often be limited. At Birmingham Airport, we aim to cater for most dietary requirements with many of our restaurants and food places offering a wide choice of options to suit all preferences, making the start of your holiday as stress-free as possible.
Christmas Travel FAQs
Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for travelling, with many of us making trips by road, rail and air. It’s also one of the happiest times of year for travelling, as everyone is visiting loved ones, going home for the holidays or escaping the British winter for somewhere sunny.
Planning hen and stag weekends abroad
Being maid of honour or best man is the ultimate wedding party honour. But with honour comes responsibility, including planning the hen and stag weekend. To minimise stress and maximise festivity, here are our tips for planning a hen or stag weekend abroad.
What to expect at Birmingham Airport
Time to travel? We’re happy that you’re here with us. Read on for all the information on enjoying your time at the airport.
The leisurely traveller
Hanging around the airport before a flight can be half the holiday fun; read our top tips on how to make the most out of your time at the airport.
The speedy traveller
If you’re the kind of traveller who likes to turn up at the airport, jump on your flight and go, we’ve got some great tips to make your experience at Birmingham Airport as quick and seamless as can be.
Planning your airport trip
All the information you need to get to and through Birmingham Airport on your next trip.
Business traveller tips
For the seasoned business travellers and how to make the most of your time at the airport.
The Family traveller, a guide to travelling with kids
If you’re travelling through the airport with children, read our tips to help plan a stress-free journey.
Before you travel
It’s almost time to fly! Read on for everything you need to know before you travel from Birmingham Airport.
After you travel
Welcome back! We hope you had a lovely time. Read on for all the information on getting home quickly.