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The city of Birmingham is 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. Network West Midlands is the executive body responsible for the public transportation network in the city. 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 getting on 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.

Train

The airport is accessible by train via the Birmingham International Station. The Air-Rail Link connects the Birmingham International Station with Birmingham Airport. The train from New Street Station to Birmingham International Station can take between 10 and 20 minutes. Trains on this route run every 5 to 10 minutes. These trains 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 it 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. The Air-Rail Link is a people mover that provides transportation between Birmingham International Station and Birmingham Airport.

The Air-Rail Link operates from 5:15 am to 2 am and runs every 2 minutes. The Air-Rail Link takes no more than 2 minutes to get to the airport. 

Bus

One of the buses that operates between the city center and the airport is bus number 900. This bus runs every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night and on Sundays. Another bus that provides transportation between the city center and the airport is bus number 97. This bus departs from the same location as bus number 900 but it goes along a longer route.

One advantage that bus number 97 has is that it operates 24 hours a day. Bus 97 runs every hour on the hour. Bus number 966 provides transportation to the airport from 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 Bull Street, Colmore Row, Moor Street, and Priory Queensway. 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.

There are also coach services that operate throughout the city and to the airport. These services depart from Birmingham’s Digbeth Coach Station and the fare is approximately the same as city buses. These coach services also operate at night.

Tram

The tram line in the city is known as the Midland Metro. So the word ‘metro’ is used to describe the light rail/tram line in Birmingham. However, the airport is not accessible by tram.

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

There are many taxi stops located throughout the city but the easiest place to find a cab is in the city center. However keep in mind that it can be hard to find an empty taxi during peak hours or on Saturdays. Taxi fares in Birmingham are quite high.

Ferry

Ferry boats in the Gas Street Basin offer public transportation services and sightseeing tours for tourists. However the airport is not accessible by ferry.

Rental Car

There are various rental car offices located throughout the city and Birmingham Airport works with seven different international car rental companies. Alternatively, you can book your vehicle in advance before your flight by making a reservation with one of these companies online.

Airport Information

Birmingham Airport has a passenger terminal that contains various services you can enjoy while waiting for your flight. Passengers can go shopping at well-known stores such as Accessorize, Hugo Boss, Victoria’s Secret, and JD Sports or buy luxurious products at affordable prices at the World Duty Free shop.

Cafes and restaurants located in the terminal include Deli Hub, which offers delicious dishes from Indian cuisine, Frankie & Benny’s, where you can enjoy classic American dishes, Pret a Manger, where you can find homemade, natural meals, Giraffe, which serves a variety of international cuisine, and Wetherspoon, which reflects traditional British culture.

There is a Burger King for those who prefer fast food, those who want luxurious restaurants and bars can head to All Bar One or Blanc et Noir, and those who want to spend time at a café can go to Caffé Nero and Costa. 

Bogota Airport in Colombia's capital city Bogota is also known as El Dorado International Airport. Bogota Airport, one of South America's largest airports, is located about 15 kilometers west of the city and welcomes its passengers with both domestic and international flights.

Buses and taxis are the most frequently used transportation alternatives from El Dorado International Airport to Bogota city center. Cars that you can rent from car rental offices at the airport and private shuttles can be listed as easy and generally economical option for travelling from the airport.

Taxi

Taxis are the fastest and most reliable means to travel from Bogota Airport to the center of Bogota city. At the same time, the fares for taxis considered as an economic vehicle to get to the center are determined before leaving the airport. When you get to the taxi-calling center at the airport terminal, you will receive a document showing how much you will need to pay for the trip, and you will not have to pay more than this amount at the end of the journey. Taxis from El Dorado Airport to Bogota city center cost $15 on average.

Bus

If you want to take public transport to get to the center of Bogota city from Bogota Airport, you can take the buses from the front of the terminal directly to the city center. Bus tickets are around 6-7 dollars for each passenger when traveling on this route in Bogota.

If this will be your first visit to the city, it is recommended that you take a taxi instead of a bus because of the possibility of getting off at a wrong stop and for security reasons. Especially if your plane landed late at night, taxis become a much more preferred means for travelers in this sense.

While buses are convenient and economical means of public transportation for those who have visited the city many times before, it may be a far more accurate choice to take a taxi for those coming to Bogota for the first or second time. The journey to the center of Bogota by bus can take 30-40 minutes.

Shuttles

Shuttles are usually used for transportation between terminals at Bogota Airport. While both domestic and international flights are organized from the main terminal building of the airport, flights of Avianca Airlines, Colombia's national airline company, take place from the Puente Aerea terminal. The average duration of the journey between the terminals is 15 minutes with shuttles. If you are in a hurry to catch your plane, you can also choose to take a taxi for transport between two terminals.

Car Rental

One of the most popular transportation alternatives for local and foreign tourists travelling in Colombia's capital city, Bogota, and its surroundings is car rental. Renting a car at the airport is very easy thanks to offices of numerous companies such as Bogota Rent A Car, AVIS, V & V, Dollar, Hertz and Budget. You can make reservations before your flight by contacting one of these companies, and you can find your car in front of the terminal when you are in the city.

You can call +57 321 4277730 to rent a car from Budget, +57 1 7495432 if you prefer Bogota Rent A Car. You can contact AVIS at the airport's rental office at +57 1 7456613. If you have booked your car in advance online or by telephone, you will not face any possible surprises and get on your way in a very short time after picking up your car at the airport.   

Transfer Vehicles

One of the most recommended options for foreign visitors, especially on the journey between Bogota and the city center, is the transfer vehicles, for security reasons. You can take advantage of these vehicles that will transport your passengers from airport to your hotel or home safely in 20 to 30 minutes by arranging one when you arrive at the airport or book online before your flight.

If you want to use the transfer vehicles to come to the airport, you can also evaluate advantageous round trip opportunities. You need to pay an average of 20-40 dollars to get to the city center from Bogota Airport by these vehicles of transfer. This amount can vary according to the number of passengers and the distance of the destination.