Where to park if you’re flying away from Birmingham airport

When leaving the country, whether for business or for pleasure, it’s not just a simple matter of getting on plane and getting away from it all; there are all sorts of travel arrangements to be made before you can even think about checking in your baggage and checking out the duty free.

So you’ll need to decide whether you want to jump on public transport, if possible, take a taxi, get a friend or relative to drop you off or perhaps drive yourself. And if you choose the latter, you may then present yourself with the added headache of finding somewhere to leave your car while you’re away.

Birmingham airport, England, UK by Elliott Brown

If you’re flying from Birmingham airport then there are plenty of options, one of which is the NCP car park which is located just minutes away from the terminal buildings and offers both short and long stay parking facilities and even offers a valet service.

So what are the best ways to arrange airport parking? And what facilities are provided for Blue Badge holders? Read on to find out.

How to arrange airport car parking

If you are considering airport parking Birmingham offers a number of options, most of which are best arranged well in advance, either online by or via the phone. This will not only save the hassle of leaving arrangements until the last minute but can also save you money.

Where to park

If you are getting a lift into the airport then your driver can either use the ‘Drop & Go’ area for a small cost or use the ‘Long Stay’ car park, which is free for 15 minutes.

If you’re only going to be away for a few days then the short stay car park is best. Birmingham airport has three short/medium stay car parks that can be booked in advance either online or over the phone or you can just turn up on the day.

You may decide to take advantage of the valet parking service, especially if you are short on time as this offers the fastest way to check in. Simply leave your car with a member of the valet team who will then make sure it is securely parked and ready again for when you return.

If you’ll be leaving the country for a week or more, then you’ll need to park up in the long stay car park. Although this is slightly further away from the airport than the other car parks, it is still within walking distance and a shuttle bus service is also provided.

For motorbike riders looking for airport parking Birmingham NCP has clear signs for the designated motorbike parking zone within short and medium stay car park number three.

Blue badge holders

Holders of Blue Badges are given up to one hour’s free parking in the ‘Drop and Go’ area and will have to produce their Blue Badge and parking ticket at the NCP customer services desk.

If Blue Badge holders stay for longer than one hour then normal car parking fees will be charged.

AUTHOR BIO

Shirley Jones writes regularly on travel and focuses on the best ways to get to a destination rather than things to do once you get there. If you are considering airport parking Birmingham has a wide range of options and is just one of the many locations of which Shirley has experience.

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