Birmingham Airport to Dundee
Flybe operate up 2 flights a day from Birmingham Airport to Dundee.
Departures: Morning and early evening .
Flight time is 1 hour 30 minutes
Birmingham International Airport is the 6th busiest airport in Britain because of the number of passengers passing through its hall each year. The airport services approximately 10 million travellers per annum wishing to fly to destinations around the world, from North America to the Middle East and India. The airport is located roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Birmingham city which lies in the county of the West Midlands in the heart of England. Originally built in 1939, the airport has rapidly grown and expanded with numerous refurbishments to offer commercial passengers good services such as shops and cafes. Birmingham itself is a fascinating city steeped in history dating back to the 6th century when it was a humble Anglo-Saxon farming hamlet. Today it is a great business, commercial and cultural centre in the West of the UK that is highly regarded around the country and has an international reputation.
Dundee Airport
Dundee Airport is located alongside the River Tay, just 3 kilometres from the city of Dundee. Although it handles under 100,000 passengers per year, Dundee Airport is one of the most important airports in the region. The airport helps link together various destinations and locations, offering easy access to centres within east and central Scotland. It also services plenty of tourists visiting the area. Originally opened in 1963, the airport had just a relatively short grass runway but since then the whole airport and terminal have been expanded to deal with more passengers. In December 2007, the airport was handed over to HIAL – Highlands and Islands Airports Limited – who now operate and manage the airport.
Parking Facilities in and around Dundee Airport
Given the small size of the airport, the parking facilities at Dundee are fairly low key. The parking is, however, adequate and conveniently located. The one main car park is situated right outside the terminal entrance. Parking is completely free of charge making it ideal for any passengers whether hoping to park on a short or long term basis or just wishing to drop off and pick up flying passengers.
Airport Distance from Dundee Town and other Notable Surrounding Locations
Although Dundee Airport handles relatively few passengers each year and has limited services, its location is highly convenient and advantageous. The airport lies right in the heart of Scotland where many places of interest can be found. In particular, numerous famous golf courses such as St Andrews and Gleneagles – well known around the world – are close by to the airport. The airport is also about 7 kilometres west of the city centre of Dundee and many smaller towns such as Glenrothes and Perth are similarly nearby. The airport lies directly next to the River Tay which is renowned for its fishing, especially salmon and trout.
Transport Links to Dundee
Dundee Airport is relatively easy to reach by road and car, but less conveniently accessible via public transport routes. The airport is located on the A85 (Riverside Drive) which is directly connected to the city centre of Dundee. From central Dundee the drive only takes about 10 minutes and the journey is straightforward and the airport is clearly signposted. Unfortunately, there are no bus or rail links that go directly to Dundee Airport. There are many taxis available outside the terminal building which can take passengers to Taybridge railway station, from which connections to places in the area can be taken, or the Seagate bus terminals.
Conference and other Business Facilities at Dundee Airport
The facilities in the airport are fairly limited and there are no real business facilities in this small airport. Apart from a few stores and cafes, there are few services in Dundee Airport and there are no business services, conference or meeting rooms currently available for hire.
Dundee Profile
The Scottish City of Dundee offers visitors plenty of things to see and do. It is the fourth largest city in the whole of Scotland and is steeped in history with its foundation dating back to the 12th century. Two particularly popular attractions are the famous ships the Discovery and the Unicorn which are open for people to visit. There are also numerous interesting museums and galleries in the centre of Dundee. The Dundee Observatory provides an exciting opportunity for children and adults to see planets and stars as well as view the fossils, millions of years old, that was bought by and is now exhibited by the observatory.