Search Flights from Birmingham to Jinjiang

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. 

Quanzhou Airport is located about 8 kilometers from the center of Jinjiang in China. There are transfer alternatives such as taxi, airport shuttle and bus for passengers arriving at Quanzhou Airport which connects the region with many cities like Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. By travelling to the city center from the airport where there are reciprocal flights to Chengdu, Nanjing, Taipei, Busan, Hangzhou and Manila, you can also use private shuttles. Buses are very affordable in Jinjiang but sometimes can be very crowded and tiring compared to taxis. Renting a car is ideal for those who want to travel to other places in the region without being dependent on the departure times of the buses.

Bus

You can travel to many parts of the city center by getting on one of the bus routes K603, K604 and K901 departing from the airport.

The bus route K603 provides direct transportation to points such as Huazhou Market, Quanzhou and East Street.

The bus route K604 carries passengers to Yunfu City bus stop, South Citong Road, Century Avenue and South Heping Road.

The bus route K901 can be used to reach points such as East Beiqing Road, Shiquan Road, Heping Road, Fuzhuangcheng and Shishi Clothing City.

The bus routes offering transportation service between the airport and Jinjiang city center are in the service of the passengers from 06:10 am to 09:00 pm. The bus routes operate every 8-10 minutes. In general, the bus routes carry passengers to train stations and bus stops until 07:00 pm.

It is possible to benefit from the buses in Jinjiang by paying only a few Chinese Yuan. In this respect, buses can be a much more economical option than taxi, car rental and other alternative transportation options.

You can also travel to different cities by coming to the bus stops in the city center and intercity bus terminal by bus.

Airport Shuttle

If you get on the free shuttles departing from the terminal of Quanzhou Airport, you can travel in the direction of Shishi. The destination of the shuttles is Shishi Aile Crown Holiday Hotel. Free shuttles start operating at 06:10 am and carry passengers to the city center from the airport. They offer service until 09:00 pm. Those who want to come to Quanzhou Airport from the center by airport shuttle can benefit from this service from 05:30 am.

Putian shuttles, which offer service for an average of 35 Chinese Yuan, are in the service of passengers from 07:30 am. Travelling with these shuttles which operate until 06:15 pm is a bit expensive than buses. However, it can be said that these shuttles are much more affordable than taxis in terms of transportation from Quanzhou Airport.

Taxi

There are taxis waiting in front of the domestic terminal just outside of Quanzhou Airport. You can get on a taxi at any hour of the day and travel to the center in a comfortable and quick way. The taxis offering service at the airport carry passengers from Quanzhou Airport to the train station for about 40-50 Yuan.

You can get to the Kaiyuan Temple for 30-35 Yuan, to Qingjing Mosque for 30 Yuan and Luoyang Bridge for 50-60 Yuan if you prefer a taxi for your transportation.