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Birmingham Airport is one of the world's busiest commercial heliports – serving over 2.7 million passengers a year. This is because the airport services many of the North Sea oil rigs in addition to national and international flights daily.. |
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Birmingham Airport offers flights to over 30 destinations by 27 fixed-wing airlines covering the UK & Europe. Nearly 85,000 flights per year arrive or depart from Birmingham to various destinations in the UK & Europe. In addition the airport handles over 3,800 tons of cargo every year.
Birmingham Airport has seen over £30 Million of investment over the the last ten years to increase passenger safety and comfort. |
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What do I need to know about standard, self service and day before check-in?
Standard Check-In
As passengers enter Birmingham Airport, check-in can be found on the left side of the ground floor concourse.
Please see your airline ticket for advice on check-in. As a general rule, passengers should follow the check-in times below:
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Type Of Flight |
Check In Time |
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Long Haul Flights |
3 HOURS before departure |
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European Flights |
2 HOURS before departure |
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UK & Northern Ireland Flights |
1 HOUR before departure |
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*Please note that some passengers and flight destinations are not eligible for self service check-in. Please confirm if this service is available to you at the time of booking or visit the airline website to find out about service limitations. Please also note that passengers who have checked in online still have to arrive in good time for their flight – pay close attention to the times given by the airlines for dropping bags, collecting boarding cards and arriving at the gate.
More and more Airlines are offering self service check-in, so passengers should contact their Airline to check if they offer the service. To see a list of airlines which offer online check-in see our Online Check-in Page.
Passengers that check-in at a kiosk or online still need to arrive at the Airport in good time to catch their flight. Pay close attention to unofficial information from Airlines regarding collecting boarding cards, dropping bags and arriving at the gate. |
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| Boarding your flight at Birmingham Airport. |
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Boarding normally begins approximately 45 minutes before departure at Birmingham Airport.
Passengers should keep checking the television monitors closely for the flight departures to your destination, boarding time and gate number. |
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