If you have arrived early to Birmingham airport and need to kill a few hours then don’t fear there is actually plenty to do at the airport. Although it is not as big and busy as other UK airports such as Heathrow or Gatwick, it still offers over 25 retail shops ans a selection of great restaurants you can enjoy.

If you are looking to do some retail therapy then Birmingham airport has a whole range of shops offering goods from electrical items – such as Dixons, to clothes and shoes such as Antler, Accessorize and Claire’s accessories. The great thing is that all the shops are tax and duty free so you can grab a bargain for yourself or a loved one.

If you are hungry or thirsty then there are several places to grab a bite to eat and drink. If you just need a coffee to wake you up then Starbucks and Costa Coffee could do the trick. If you like fast food then try burger king or subway. Or if you want to try out a finer dining experience why not visit one of the deli’s or sit down restaurants located in the airport.

If you are just arriving and you want to pick up your hire car, all 6 car rental companies are located inside the terminal within walking distance of arrivals. If you would like to see how much you could save then try out the search feature on this site which compares prices for you.