Birmingham Airport to Coventry Transfer: Fixed Fares and How the Pickup Works
Everything for your Birmingham Airport to Coventry transfer in one place: distance and journey time, fixed fares per vehicle, the meeting point in arrivals and the return trip.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 12 miles (20 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 25 minutes; weekday rush hours, Friday afternoons and bank holiday weekends can add a good deal more. The car takes the A45 east towards Coventry and arrives in the city centre in about 25 minutes.
About Coventry
Coventry is closer to Birmingham Airport than Birmingham itself. Common addresses are the two universities, the cathedral quarter, the stadium and arena, and business parks around the city.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £40
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £56
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £68
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £108
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £120
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. The exact fixed price for your date and address is shown on the booking form before you pay, and does not change with traffic.
Meeting your driver at Birmingham Airport
Your driver tracks the flight and waits in the arrivals hall on the ground floor with your name on a sign. The first 60 minutes after landing are free and airport parking is already in the price, so a long passport or baggage queue costs you nothing. Birmingham has a single terminal, with the arrivals hall on the ground floor. The free Air-Rail Link connects it to Birmingham International station and the NEC.
Going back to the airport
For the journey from Coventry to Birmingham Airport, most travellers book a pickup about 2.5 hours before a short-haul flight and an hour earlier for long-haul. After the drive of about 25 minutes, that leaves around 2 hours at the airport for check-in, bag drop and security. Choose "Return" on the booking form to reserve both journeys at once, with a discount on the second.
More information
See our Birmingham Airport transfers guide. Related routes: Birmingham Airport to Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham Airport to Oxford.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Birmingham Airport to Coventry?
About 12 miles (20 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 25 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Birmingham Airport to Coventry?
From about £40 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £68 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
Where will the driver meet me?
In the arrivals hall on the ground floor, holding a sign with your name. Waiting is free for 60 minutes after landing.
Are child seats available?
Yes, at no extra cost. Tell us the children's ages when you book.
