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Popular Airport

Birmingham New Street Railway Station

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1122 Km

Transportation to Airport from Milan City Center

Orio al Serio Intl. - Milan Bergamo Airport

Milan’s Orio Al Serio International Airport, also known as Milan-Bergamo Airport, is considered the city’s 3rd largest airport. Milan-Bergamo Airport is accessible by taxi, bus, train, rental car and personal car, thanks to the airport’s parking lots.

Taxi

One of the fastest and most convenient methods of transportation you can use to get to Milan-Bergamo Airport from the city center is a taxi. Using licensed Radiotaxi taxis you can get to the airport in a comfortable way, without having to worry about traffic.

Bus

Another transportation alternative you can use to get to Milan-Bergamo Airport from the city center is by bus. You can board buses to the airport in the city center and travel to the airport for an affordable fare and in a short amount of time. Bus companies that you can choose from include ATB, Autostradale, Orioshuttle, Terravision, Sadem and Iseo Express.

Rental Car

You can also rent a car in the city center and use that to get to the airport. Rental car companies that have offices in the city that you can choose from include Auto Europa, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Locauto, Sixt and Maggiore. You can drop your vehicle off at the rental car return areas at the airport. If you prefer to rent a chauffeured vehicle check out Tour Car Service, they provide chauffeured vehicle services.   


Linate Airport

Milan’s second largest airport, Linate Airport is located in very close proximity to the city center. Just 7 km away, the airport is accessible by taxi, bus, shuttles, rental car, and personal car. The airport contains parking areas for those who choose to drive their personal car.

Taxi

One of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to Linate Airport is by taxi. Taxis are also one of the fastest options since the airport is such a short distance away from the city center. Taxi companies that are reliable and easy to use include Radiotaxi, Arrow Radio Taxi, Blue Taxi, The Martesana Radio Taxi and Taxi Autodraiotassi.

Bus

Buses are another transportation alternative you can use to get to Linate Airport from the city center. There are two different routes you can take to the airport using Urban Line 73 and Urban Line X73.

Rental Car

You can rent a car in the city center and drive to the airport, where you can return your vehicle at the appropriate location. There are various rental car companies located in the city center including Auto Europa, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Locauto, Sixt, Thrifty, Maggiore and Dollar. If you don’t want to drive yourselves you can take advantage of Fly Car Service’s chauffeured vehicles.

Airport Information

Linate Airport is comprised of one terminal building, which features 3 passenger floors. The airport also contains services and amenities to meet your various needs such as mobile services, wireless internet, VIP rooms, lounges, meeting rooms, and more. There are many stores and shops where you can go shopping at the airport including Tire It, BM39, Boggi, Brooks Brothers, Burberry, Calzedonia, Camicissima, Carpisa, Carrefour Express, Dedem, Dufry Store, Farmacia, Gallo, Giganet, Harmont & Blaine, Hour Passion, Hudson News, Hugo Boss, Intimissimi, Kiko, L’erbolario, Mandarina Duck, Moleskine, Moreschi, Nau Ottica, Parah, Pinko, Piquadro, Rossella Curcio, Silvian Heach, Sunglasses, Swatch, Tim, Tosca Blu, Toy Con Te, Unieuro, Victoria’s Secret, Wind, Wolford and Yamamay.

Venues where you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink include Asia, Briciole Bar, Caffe Milano, Ciao, Gran Cafe, Illy Cafe, L’espressino, Mc Donald’s, Michelangelo, Moka, Motta, Panino Giusto, Pizza Chef, Puro Gusto, Spizzico, Sweet & Bagel Factory, Tentazioni Cafe and Wine & Food Restaurant.


Malpensa Airport

Milan’s largest airport Malpensa Airport is accessible from several parts of the city by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car. The airport is located 49 km from the city center.

Taxi

The most comfortable and fastest method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center is by taxi. Taxis are easily accessible in the city and take about 50 minutes to get to the airport.

Bus

Another transportation alternative that you can use to get to the airport from the city center is by bus. Buses are an easy way to get to the airport. Buses depart from the city center and go to Malpensa Airport, as well as Linate Airport, Sesto, Torino, and other areas.

Train

The fastest way to get to the airport is by train. Trains depart from Milano N. Cadorna Station and go directly to the airport; the total trip takes about 30 minutes. Trains that depart from Milano Central Station also go directly to the airport; the total trip takes about 45 minutes. When purchasing tickets for the train you can buy a single use ticket or multi-journey ticket, which can contain 6 tickets within it.  

Rental Car

There are various rental car companies located in the city center. Renting a car is an easy way to get to the airport. Rental car companies located in the city that you can choose from include Auto Europa, Avis Autonolegio, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Locauto Rent, Maggiore National, Sixt and Thrifty. You can return your rental vehicle at the airport.

Airport Information

Malpensa Airport has 2 passenger terminals that are linked by airport shuttle buses. Terminal 1 is the main passenger terminal. The airport features many products that represent Italian fashion. There are a rich variety of stores where you can go shopping for jewelry, clothing, shoes, and more. The airport also contains delicious restaurants, bars, and cafes where you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink before your flight. In addition, the airport features services and amenities to address your various needs such as banks, VIP meeting rooms, mobile services, lounges, postal services, a pharmacy, and health services.

Transportation to Birmingham City Center from Airport

Birmingham Intl. Airport

Birmingham is a city located in West Midlands, England, at the basin of the Severn and Trent rivers. It is the one of the biggest cities in the country and the second most populated city in the country, after London. Those who want to travel to Birmingham fly into Birmingham Airport. The city contains five main areas that are intertwined. The first zone covers the area known as New Street, which is the innermost part of the city and considered the city center.

When it comes to urban transportation most of the city is accessible by bicycle or on foot. The executive body responsible for the public transportation network in the city is Network West Midlands. This institution encourages citizens and visitors to use bicycles to get around in the city. Buses provide transportation to most parts of Birmingham as well. Many of these bus lines are run by National Express West Midlands. There are also Diamond Buses that operate throughout the city. If you are planning on riding multiple buses throughout the day we would recommend buying a day ticket, also referred to as a daysaver, because it is more economical than buying a single trip ticket.

Single fare or daysaver tickets for National Express West Midlands buses can be purchased on board from the driver but you must have the exact fare, the driver cannot give you change. Therefore we recommend that you have the exact fare ready before boarding the bus. You can also purchase different ticket options with longer validity from the Pavilion Shopping Centre, which is located in close proximity to the Moor Street Station.

There are many public transportation alternatives in the city that provide transportation to the airport. Most of these options provide transportation to the airport from the city center or from the main train station. Birmingham Airport is located about 10 km from the city center.

Air-Rail Link

The Air-Rail Link is a people mover located above ground that provides transportation between the airport and Birmingham International Station. The Air-Rail Link operates from 5:15 am to 2 am and runs every 2 minutes. The total travel time between the airport and Birmingham International Station is 2 minutes.

Train

Once you get to Birmingham International Station via the Air-Rail Link you can take a train to New Street Station. The total trip to New Street Station from Birmingham International Station can vary between 10 and 20 minutes. Trains run every 5 to 15 minutes and operate from 6:15 am to 11:15 pm. Trains are usually more expensive when compared to buses. The rail service is provided by London Midland and has an extensive network throughout Birmingham. You can find maps detailing the train routes in tourist information offices located in various parts of the city. The fare for the train can vary depending on the region you will be traveling to. There are 3 main train stations in Birmingham. New Street Station is considered the main station and is located in the city center.

There are four different train lines that run throughout the city. The yellow line runs between Wolverhampton and Northampton, the green line runs between Hereford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa, the red line runs between Redditch and Lichfield Trent Valley, and the blue line runs between Rugeley Trent Valley and Walsall.

There are also longer lines that provide transportation to neighboring cities. The majority of the train lines intersect at certain points so passengers can easily transfer between lines.

Bus

Bus number 900 provides transportation to the city center from the airport. This bus runs every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night and on Sundays.

Bus number 97 also provides transportation to the city center from the airport but it followers a longer route. However, one advantage that bus number 97 has is that it operates 24 hours a day. This bus runs every hour on the hour. Bus number 966 provides transportation from the airport to Solihull and Erdington.

This bus runs every 30 minutes during the day and every hour, on the hour, at nights and on Sundays. There is no central bus station in the city, instead buses depart from various parts of the city.

The majority of the buses pass through the Bull Street, Colmore Row, Moor Street, and Priory Queensway areas. Buses generally operate from 5 am to midnight.

There are two routes that buses follow, the Inner Circle, which runs through the city center and the Outer Circle, which avoids entering the city center and runs along the outskirts of the city center.   

There are also bus services that provide transportation between the suburbs, hospitals, and shopping centers. However these services run less frequently at night and on Sundays.

Coach

There are also coach services that provide transportation from the airport to Birmingham’s Digbeth Coach Station. The fare for these coach services are approximately the same as city buses. These coach services also operate at night.

Tram

The tram line in the city is referred to as the Midland Metro, so make sure not to mistake it for an underground metro line. Unfortunately, there is no tram line that provides transportation to the city center from the airport. There is only one tram line that operates throughout the city.

This line operates between Snow Hill Station, Wolverhampton, Jewellery Quarter, West Bornwich, Wednesbury and Bilston. The tram operates from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm on weekdays and on Saturdays. On Sundays the tram operates from 8 am to 11 pm.

Taxi

Getting to the city center from the airport by taxi takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Taking a taxi is very convenient however keep in mind that taxi fares in Birmingham are quite high.

Ferry

Ferry boats can be used as a public transportation alternative in the Gas Street Basin. However the city is not accessible from the airport by ferry.

Rental Car

There are 7 different international rental car companies at Birmingham Airport. You can rent a car from the rental car offices located at the airport or book your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. 

Weather in Birmingham

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 3ºC - Max 7ºC
TuesdayMin 8ºC - Max 13ºC
WednesdayMin 7ºC - Max 11ºC
ThursdayMin 4ºC - Max 7ºC
FridayMin 4ºC - Max 7ºC

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