Advice to customers travelling out of Birmingham Airport:
Only liquids, pastes and gels in containers no more than 2 litres (2L) can be carried in hand luggage – anything larger needs to be in checked in luggage.
No liquids above this size.
Anything above the 2L limit will be removed and destroyed.
There is no limit on the amount 2L containers that can be carried.
Containers such as insulated bottles, are permitted but need to be completely empty.
Do not put your liquids, pastes and gels into plastic bags (please leave them loose in hand luggage).
Do not take them out of your hand luggage when you're in the security search area.
Leave all electricals in hand luggage during the security search.
When going through security please ensure all items are out of pockets including phones, keys, coins and tissues etc. Watches can be left on.
How customers can prepare for travel:
Travelling with Jet2 or TUI before noon? You can drop your bags off the day before. On the day you travel make your way to join the security queue on the ground floor.
Make sure you arrive when your check-in opens, this can be found on your booking information.
If you have checked in online, and have no hold baggage, please arrive at the time advised by your airline and make your way to join the security queue on the ground floor.
Know your Check-In Zone inside the terminal:
Zone A for Jet2,
Zone D for Emirates,
Zones B & C for all other airlines
Our new security area construction works are still on-going, in peak times you may queue downstairs.
Please note that all passengers arriving by train are required to head to the ground floor to join the queue for security.
Birmingham Airport was one of the first UK airports to meet the Government directive for new security equipment.
The airport is building for its future with its new streamlined, speedier and simpler security area.