Flights from Birmingham to Arrecife
Birmingham Airport
Airlines that fly to Arrecife from Birmingham include Monarch, Thomas Cook and Thomson Airways all offer cheap flights to Arrecife.Birmingham International started out as a small regional airbase in the late 1930s, undergoing expansion in the 1970s to meet the growing demands of package holidays to Europe. Its main terminal was opened in 1984, followed by a second terminal in 1991, which was a pioneering move to merge passengers from domestic and international flights. The concept worked well, cutting down on transfer times and making this an efficient operation more than capable of handling future growth. The airport entered the millennium with another state of the art upgrade to its terminal, with a new two-storey arrivals concourse and check-in desks as well as leisure and retail outlets. If you are looking to book flights from Birmingham to Arrecife, Lanzarote, you are sure to find a service to suit your requirements. Cheap flights from Birmingham to Arrecife are available through several reputable low-cost airlines including Monarch, First Choice Airways, Thomas Cook and Thomsonfly. The journey time for flights from Birmingham to Arrecife s just over four hours and the island being less than 40 miles long means that onward transfers to your resort are never going to be long and arduous. Flights from Birmingham to Arrecife are your gateway to the Canary Islands at any time of year and it has never been easier to book flights from Birmingham to Arrecife online with a wide choice of carriers and flight times.
Profile of Birmingham
Birmingham started out as a medieval market town which in turn evolved from the site of a historic manor house. During the industrial revolution, its chimneys and towers constantly billowed smoke into the air and earned the area the name of the ‘black country’ and Birmingham was traditionally thought of as a concrete jungle with few redeeming features. Anybody who has visited Birmingham’s centre will be familiar with the ‘Bull Ring’ which has existed since medieval times when it was officially declared a market town. Back in those days it was nothing more than a row of butchers shops and throughout the 1970s and 1980s it was considered an eyesore in terms of urban planning. However, with a good deal of investment it has been transformed into a retail complex worthy of the millenium. Birmingham is the capital of the West Midlands and is located close to some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. Anyone from the surrounding area who is looking to book flights from Birmingham to Arrecife will find Birmingham a convenient gateway to the Canary Islands.
Arrecife Airport
Arrecife is the main airport for flights to Lanzarote, lying between the town of Arrecife and the nearby resort of Puerto del Carmen. This modern faciltiy now has two terminals, the original terminal building having undergone refurbishment to focus on handling national flights. A wide choice of cafes and restaurants are available with seating inside and outside as well as shopping outlets after check-in.
Parking facilities in and around Arrecife Airport
Arrecife Airport offers free parking for the first half hour, after which prices remain fairly reasonable. There are two main car parks located directly opposite the terminal buildings, with around 1200 spaces.
Airport distance from other notable surrounding locations
The airport lies in a convenient location on the east coast of the island within easy reach of all the popular resorts. The journey to Costa Teguise is just 4.5 miles, with Puerto del Carmen just 10.6 miles in the opposite direction. It is 24 miles from Arrecife to the expanding resort of Playa Blanca in the south of the island.
Transport links to Arrecife and other main centres on Lanzarote
Taxis are readily available outside the terminal building as well as buses linking the airport with all the major towns and tourist resorts on the island. Taxi fares here are relatively cheap, the 6 mile journey to Puerto del Carmen costing around 8.5 euros. The journey to Arrecife is around the same distance but can be made on the regular local bus which links the airport with Arrecife-Playa Honda.
Conference and other business facilities at Arrecife Airport
Despite its main role as a tourist hub, the airport at Arrecife does not neglect its business passengers. There is a VIP lounge on site which is free for use by all business class passengers and those holding a priority pass. The lounge is well-equipped with internet connections and phones, and the airport’s lottery outlet offers a fax and photocopy service.
Profile of the local area
Lanzarote is the most northerly of the Canary Islands. At first sight, its arid volcanic landscape appears to be an inhospitable place, but look a little closer and you will find an island of fascinating appeal. This is a land of volcanic craters, warm lagoons and lava caves which makes fantastic scenery especially around the Tamanfaya National Park. For welcome relief from the hot climate, the black sand beaches of its varied coastline offer opportunities for wind-surfing as much as relaxation close to tranquil waters.