A free elevated walkway connects the airport to Birmingham International station, and trains reach Birmingham New Street in about 10 minutes — very quick city access.
Things to do at Birmingham Airport (BHX)
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Things to do in Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport is a mid-size hub with reasonable layover facilities. A rail link connects directly to Birmingham International station (2 minutes by free shuttle), where Cross-Country and West Midlands trains reach Birmingham New Street in about 10 minutes. The city's Bull Ring shopping centre, Cadbury World, and the Jewellery Quarter are accessible on a longer layover.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Birmingham Airport
- The airport has an Aspire lounge accessible to any passenger for a day fee — a reasonable option for a longer wait between flights.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at BHX
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Birmingham Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestNo1 Birmingham
At Birmingham Airport (BHX) in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the No1 Birmingham airport lounge is located Airside in the Main Terminal, making it a convenient stop once you’ve cleared the formalities and are ready to relax before your flight. After completing passport control and the security check, continue into the main departures area and walk past the duty free shop. From there, keep straight ahead and you’ll find the entrance directly in front of you, positioned between WHSmith and Next. This easy-to-spot location in the heart of the Airside departures zone is ideal for travelers who want a smooth, stress-free start to their travel day at Birmingham Airport.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.