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Birmingham Airport

Birmingham International Airport is a large airport located in Solihull, in the West Midlands. It is the sixth busiest airport in the UK and the second busiest not serving the London area. Commericially speaking, the airport passed into the control of the West Midland County Council in 1960, and has been continuously expanding since. Birmingham International Airport is also an award-winning one, being voted the best airport in Europe in the 5-10 million passenger category in 2007. As ever, Birmingham Airport intends to expand, with plans for runways and extra buildings being put in to handle the next generation of jets being brought in to service in the future.


Parking at Birmingham Airport

There is a large long-stay car park on-site at Birmingham airport. Worth noting is the fact that the NCP company encourages early booking as this can allow them to offer discounted rates. A company called AHP runs an off-site car park which is located only ten minutes from the airport. There are regular coach transfers from the car park to the terminal buildings. In terms of safety, this car park also holds an ACPO security award.


Distance to Airport and Surrounding Area

Birmingham Airport is located about 8 miles east of Birmingham city centre. Birmingham’s central location means there are excellent transport links to motorways, such as the M6 and M1, and there is a large railway station at Birmingham New Street which has rail links to all over the country.


Transport Links to Birmingham

Taxis to Birmingham city centre go from outside the terminal, and a trip should cost around £16. To travel by bus, you can catch the 58 and 900 services that run into the city centre from opposite the terminal building. Trains to the city centre are frequent and go from Birmingham International Station, the journey taking around 10-20 minutes.


Conference and Business Facilities at Birmingham Airport

There are four business lounges in the two terminals at Birmingham Airport and there is also internet access around the airport. There are no actual conference facilities at the airport itself, but nearby hotels do offer conference and business utilities.


The City of Birmingham

Birmingham, in the West Midlands, has a population of approximately 1,006,500. The city forged a reputation as an industrial powerhouse during the Industrial Revolution but it is now a major site for business and commerce in England. There is a lot to get up to in Birmingham with great shopping in the Jewellery Quarter and at the gigantic Bullring Shopping Centre. There is also the Barber Institute of Fine Arts and the large Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, both of which hold many interesting collections of art and history. There is also a vibrant theatre scene and two football clubs, Aston Villa FC and Birmingham City FC.


Aberdeen Airport

Aberdeen Airport is the third-largest airport in Scotland, and is in the UK top ten by the number of flight movements. The airport was first opened in 1934 and was mainly used as a photographic reconnaissance base during World War II. Due to its proximity to the North Sea and the oil platforms there, the airport handles a large amount of helicopter traffic. In fact, helicopter traffic makes up half of the aircraft movement at the airport. There are plans in place to extend the runway by up to 300m making direct flights to the US and the Caribbean possible. The airport was voted ‘most improved airport’ in 2008.


Parking at Aberdeen Airport

There is an NCP-run car park near the airport’s perimeter which is serviced every ten minutes by coach. The transfer to the airport takes approximately five minutes. Places are bookable online and by phone, and there is an opportunity for big savings if you book early. The standard price, without any concessions such as the early booking, is £6.80 a day.


Distance to Aberdeen and Surrounding Area

Aberdeen Airport is situated approximately seven miles from Aberdeen City centre.


Transport Links to Aberdeen

A company called ComCab operate taxis from Aberdeen Airport, and it is a short drive to the centre of Aberdeen. Dyce station is the local rail station, and is a short taxi ride from the airport. Aberdeen Central Station has links to the rest of Scotland and to England. There is also a regular bus service from the airport to Aberdeen, which costs £1.30 one way. The A96 Aberdeen-Inverness road gives car traffic access to the airport.


Conference and Business Facilities at Aberdeen Airport

There are no proper conference facilities at Aberdeen Airport. However, there are bookable business lounges and there are internet access points around the airport. Also, there are hotels very close by that do offer these conference facilities, the Aberdeen Airport Thistle and the Speedbird Inn.


The City of Aberdeen

Aberdeen is the third largest city in Scotland, with an official population of 202,370. The area of Aberdeen has seen habitation for at least 8,000 years, and nowadays has large interests in the oil industry and has the largest seaport in North-West Scotland. There are two universities in the city, and Aberdeen is notable for it’s granite, whose quartz crystals sparkle in the sun and give the architecture a unique appearance. The city also has a large amount of green areas and parks as well as boasting a beach. Culturally speaking, the Marischal Museum holds many interesting archaeological and fine art collections. The local football team is Aberdeen FC, who play at Pittodrie.