Birmingham to Gurnsey flights
Birmingham International Airport is the UK’s sixth largest airport, located 8 miles east of Birmingham centre, and only 76 minutes away from central London. It is adjacent to the National Exhibition Centre, accessible via the Air-Rail link at Terminal One which runs every two minutes. Birmingham International Airport is two minutes away from its own railway station, Birmingham International, which is served by local, regional and national rail services. The airport is linked by National Express coaches from various cities throughout the UK. A taxi fare from Birmingham city centre to Birmingham International Airport will cost approximately £16.
Birmingham is a great city for shopping. As well as a Harvey Nichols and Selfridges it is home to the Jewellery Quarter where 40% of the UK’s jewellery is produced. For entertainment Birmingham is home to the Alexandra with its Edwardian auditorium, and the Birmingham Rep. Birmingham is home to the Balti curry and a visit to the Balti Triangle offers a choice of 50 restaurants. For family days out there is Drayton Manor Theme Park and Thinktank with a new planetarium. There are city trails and tours to experience such as a guided tour along Birmingham’s canal network, a city tour around its Chinatown area and Victorian heritage tour.
Cheap flights from Birmingham Airport to Guernsey are available from Flybe.com, with a schedule of l2 one-hour flights per week
Guernsey Airport
There is an extensive range of catering facilities available at Guernsey Airport including a Ritazza Cafe Bar on the first floor and Le Gouffre Food Hall at ground floor level. As well as a cash point, there is a flower shop, duty free shop and airport shop selling newspapers, perfumes, books and gifts.
Parking facilities in and around Guernsey Airport
There is a public car park which operates on a pay station system, with the first hour of parking free.
Airport distance from St. Peter Port and other surrounding notable locations
Guernsey Airport is located 3 miles west south west of its capital, St. Peter Port.
Transport links to Guernsey Airport
Taxis are available from the airport forecourt. There is also a frequent bus service to other parts of the island available. There are several car hire companies operating from Guernsey Airport.
Conference and other business facilities at Guernsey Airport
There is a conference room available at Guernsey Airport, providing free parking for its customers. The airport conference room caters for up to 50 people, and has a private lobby, kitchen and self-contained toilet facilities. Business facilities include IT projection equipment, DVD/video player, whiteboards and flip charts, as well as Internet access points.
Guernsey profile
Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands. Because of its favourable tax climate it is home to many offshore banks, but its traditional industries are flower export, fishing and dairy farming. Its capital is St. Peter Port, a bustling harbour town with an eclectic mix of architecture. It’s charm is enhanced by a network of hidden alleys and tumbling tiered gardens. Guernsey has over 100 miles of coastline and some beautiful beaches to explore, and is close to its sister islands, Jersey, Sark and Herm. Ferries run regularly from St. Peter Port to these locations. Guernsey plays host to several nature reserves and is a resting place for numerous migrating birds due to its year round temperate climate, attracting bird watchers from around the globe. Evening entertainment is fairly low key. For dining out there is a choice of international cuisine including French, Spanish and Italian, with plenty of trendy bistros and more traditional eateries in the capital and around the island, as well as a selection of pubs and bars. There are over 28 miles of spectacular cliff tops for the walking enthusiast to discover, and several semi-tropical plant species for the horticulturalist to find growing wild. In St. Peter Port jewellery, perfume, electronic and photographic equipment are available at low duty prices, while the Old Quarter is the perfect place to buy antiques. There are plenty of outdoor sporting pursuits on offer in Guernsey such as diving, sailing, cycling, surfing and windsurfing. There are numerous places of interest worth visiting on the island. Visit La Vallette Underground Military Museum and find out more about Guernsey’s history in a German Tunnel complex, or head for the Lihou Island Bird Sanctuary, accessible by tidal causeway. Victor Hugo’s house and gardens are open to the public and guided tours are available throughout the year. Visitors can get a feel of how life used to be on the island with a visit to the National Trust of Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum, set in Suamurez Park in Castel.