BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT GUIDE (BHX)
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QUICK FACTS
Name: Birmingham
International Airport
IATA Code: BHX
ICAO Code: EGBB
Opened: 1928
Terminals: 2 (merged)
Runways: 1
Destinations served:100+
Passengers: 9m (2009) |
DUTY FREE
Major duty free outlets
Many duty free shops dot the terminal of Birmingham Airport. There are many choices to choose from for your indulgence, but please be educated on the limits of purchases made from duty free shops as new laws have recently been introduced.
At Birmingham Airport, everyone can find great savings when compared with the prices found in high streets on a broad variety of products such as skincare, fragrance, suncare and cosmetics. Other products that can be purchased here are champagne and spirits, wines, fashion accessories, sunglasses, as well as souvenirs, confectionery and essentials for travel.
For those traveling beyond the EU, there are a wide range of spirits and cigarettes which are duty free.
Duty free limits
Customs at the Birmingham Airport will keep an eye out for those importing items in excess of the following quantities: 20 liters of wine such as sherry or port, 110 liters of beer, 3 kilos of tobacco, 10 liters of spirits, 90 liters of wine, 200 cigars, 3,200 cigarettes and 400 cigarillos.
Products that are classified as being taken out for commercial use may be confiscated and not given back. The same thing will occur if any individuals are discovered selling tobacco or alcohol goods.
Unlawfully importing for business use is regarded as a serious crime and could end in imprisonment for seven years.
Hot items
The Sunglass shop offers fantastic choices and savings on sunglasses when compared with those found on high streets. From children’s designs to designer brands, the choices are endless.
Teens will love Claire's since it offers a great number of accessories for this audience. It has been the undisputed leader in the jewelry and fashion accessory business and works continuously to be in touch with latest trends to keep its customer’s happy. Claire's also offers cosmetics, accessory items and room decors.
The leading retailer of Beauty and Health products in the United Kingdom is Boots. It develops and sells its own brand of beauty and health products, including its Soltan sun care products and cosmetics.
Carry on luggage
Carry on luggage at the Birmingham Airport should not be more than 56 centimeters in length, 45centimeters in width, and 25 centimeters in depth. This size restriction includes handles wheels, side pockets and other accessories.
Musical instruments may be hand carried even if they do not fit the carry on luggage. Nevertheless, separate screening of these items is required.
The following are items not allowed in carry on luggage: snooker, pool, or billiard cues, replica or toy guns, tradesman's tools, flammable liquids, darts, paper knives, household cutlery, pointed tipped scissors, 4cm blades, alarms for personal attack, laser pens, sporting bats, knitting needles, knives, pointed hair-slides, razor blades, catapults, gas canisters and energy cells of butane.