Birmingham to Sanford
Flights to Sandford
Birmingham is the UKs second city and is located in the West Midlands in the heart of England. Birmingham is mentioned in the Domesday Book and was manufacturing knifes and tools as early as 1538. Its proximity to coal and iron deposits made it a centre for industry and commerce. It is still an important manufacturing area today, producing chocolate, cars and jewellery. Birmingham is a city of world class culture, and is home to the Birmingham Royal Ballet and City of Birmingham Orchestra. It is one of Britain’s most visited cities. It has museums and art galleries to discover as well as an extensive canal system, larger than that in Venice. There are several walking tours available around the city and canals to enjoy. Birmingham has some magnificent buildings worth viewing, such as the Town Hall, built in the 1830s and a good example of Victorian architecture, influenced by Roman temples, and includes 40 Corinthian pillars made from Anglesey marble in its design. Also worth a visit is the beautiful Aston Hall in Trinity Road. This is a Jacobean mansion and was the scene of a siege during the Civil War. Castle Bromwich Hall offers a restored summer house in its splendid formal 18th century gardens.
Thomsonfly offers cheap flights from Birmingham Airport to Sanford Airport, flying once a week on Friday and flights are bookable online.
Sanford Airport
Sanford Airport is in Florida. It caters for almost 2 million passengers per year. It has 2 terminals and 4 runways. The international terminal is Terminal A. Facilities here include a childrens’ play area, internet access and arcade room. There are hot and cold drinks and snacks available at the Food Court, and there is a Budweiser Tap room too. For domestic flights Terminal B has a Cafe Ritazza and American Grill for hot snacks, and a Blue Sky Spirits selling alcoholic drinks. There are also a selection of shops in both terminals. Several car hire companies operate from the airport and pre-booking is recommended.
Parking facilities in and around Sanford Airport
There are several on site parking options at Sanford Airport including both short and long stay facilities. Pre-booking for long stay is advisable. There is a shuttle link service running from the car parks to the terminals. There are self-paying machines in the parking areas.
Airport distance from Sanford and other surrounding notable locations
Sanford Airport is situated 18 miles north east of Orlando. It is 51 miles or 55 minutes drive from the Main Gate areas of Orlando, 34 miles or 45 minutes drive from International Drive areas and 43 miles or 55 minutes from Lake Buena Vista.
Transport links to Sanford Airport
There is excellent highway access from Sanford Airport to the surrounding beaches and Orlando attractions. There are coach operators running regular services to Orlando, as well as a taxi service outside the terminals.
Conference and other business facilities at Sanford Airport
There is a VIP business lounge available in Terminal A. There are also many conference centres in the vicinity of Sanford Airport, including The Florida Mall Hotel and Conference Tower which has excellent business facilities including a 24 hour self service business centre with computer, high speed internet connection and fax machine. It also has pre-bookable conference facilities.
Sanford profile
The majority of visitors travelling through Sanford Airport are destined for Orlando and its attractions. The Walt Disney World Resort is located 20 miles south of Orlando at Lake Buena Vista, accessed on the Interstate 4. It includes the Epcot centre, Magic Kingdom and much more. Sea World is another popular attraction with its fabulous collection of marine animals. It also has a fun ride park with rollercoasters. The Universal Orlando Resort consists of 2 theme parks, including Universal Studios Florida where you can ‘ride the movies’, and Universal’s Islands of Adventure with its 6 different island themes including Hollywood and New York.. There is also a Universal City Walk with clubs, bars and restuarants. Universal Studios Florida is the second largest Orlando resort after Walt Disney World Resort, and has on-site hotels and is located north of International Drive Resort. There are several vast shopping malls in Orlando. The Florida mall is the largest, with over 250 stores and 7 department stores. The Mall at Millennia houses a Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Neima Marcus. The Orlando Science Centre has interactive hands-on displays, and the Orlando Museum of Art exhibits a variety of art collections. The Harry P. Leu Gardens has 50 acres of palms, orchids and a butterfly garden in the centre of Orlando. Orlando is a fabulous location to start your holiday and is so easy to reach from Birmingham Airport.