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Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport is located 5.5 miles southeast of the city centre in the area of Solihull. The busy airport sends over nine million people on flights from Birmingham each year. The airport was opened on the 8 July 1939 with just one grass strip for take-off and landing. After the war, public events, air shows and air-races were held there. The airport includes a big food-court with self-service facilities, and several fast food and coffee outlets. Another additional terminal is due to be constructed for the 2012 Olympic Games to accommodate the extra flights from Birmingham.

Parking facilities in and around Birmingham Airport

Birmingham has 5 main car parks and a rapid drop off parking lot. These include three multi-story car parks and a long-stay car park parallel to the A45. Parking can cost as little as £11.99 per day which decreases with each additional day.

Airport distance from Birmingham and other notable surrounding locations

The airport is approximately 5 miles from Birmingham centre. Visitors can also find Wolverhampton, Leicester, Tamworth and Telford within an hours drive.

Transport links to Birmingham

Birmingham Airport is directly linked to the M6, M5, M40, M42 and the M1. Several bus companies operate services to and from Birmingham Airport; these include a regular National Express coach service which connects countrywide locations with Birmingham Airport. The airport is also linked to the local train station via the Airlink .

Conference and other business facilities at Birmingham Airport

The airport has internet computers located all around for those on flights from Birmingham. There are also four business lounges including the Flybe Lounge which incorporates a relaxing atmosphere to work or just relax in before your flight. Also available here is internet access and telephone services.

Birmingham City

Birmingham has been around for nearly one thousand years and during the 12th century a market was authorised by the King and prosperity found its way to the city. This would continue for the centuries to follow with the industrial revolution and modern business. Although it suffered heavy WW2 bomb damage, redevelopment in the 50s and 60s has kept the city up at the top of its game and has been described as Britain’s second capital. The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is one of the main tourist attractions and is home to the world’s largest collection of Edward Burne-Jones’ works. There is also the 2001 Millennium Point located in Digbeth where visitors can find the Think Tank, the Museum of Science, the Technology Innovation Centre, an Imax cinema and the Hub – a mix of popular shops and cafes.

Inverness Airport

Inverness Airport is found 7 miles north of the actual City of Inverness just off the A96. The airport was used by the RAF during WW2 for defence purposes and general maintenance. Because of the high demand by holidaymakers to visit Scotland and the Highlands, flights to Inverness Airport have steadily increased in numbers.

Parking facilities in and around Inverness Airport

The airport parking lots can hold up to 650 cars and are very affordable as the prices are some of the cheapest in the UK. A 24 hour stay in the long-stay park costs just £6.00 and can be charged by the hour if you are just dropping someone off.

Airport distance from Inverness and other notable surrounding locations

The airport is approximately 7 miles from Inverness and another 10 miles from the relaxing town of Nairn. The remoteness of Inverness means that other towns and cities are a good drive away.

Transport links to Inverness

The A96 is used by many travellers to reach the airport, however other routes from different directions are clearly marked by overhead signs. Bus and rail services can also take you to the airport with buses departing to and from the city every thirty minutes. The nearest railway stations are in the nearby towns of Nairn and Inverness and are linked to the airport by bus. For those getting off flights to Inverness, Avis and Hertz offer an extensive range of cars to rent at reasonable prices.

Conference and other business facilities at Inverness Airport

Business facilities at Inverness offer passengers on flights to and from Inverness telephones, internet access and spacious public lounges. There are no dedicated business lounges as the airport is used mainly for holiday-makers.

Inverness

The town of Inverness was granted city status in 2001. The main body of the city is situated at the mouth of the river Ness. Inverness is said to be one of Europe’s fastest growing cities and is ranked fifth on the UK’s quality of life list. Inverness is also the home to the only ever UK cabinet meeting to take place outside of London which was called to discuss a settlement with Irish leaders regarding the war in Ireland at the time. Inverness and the surrounding areas offer plenty of things to see and do with festivals, castles, shops and cultural exhibitions taking place year round.