Check-in zones
- AJet2
- BMost other airlines, including easyJet, Ryanair and TUI
- COther airlines, including Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Qatar and Turkish
- DEmirates
From the airport's check-in information; each airline's zone is in the airline directory and on our airlines page.
When to arrive
Your airline sets check-in and bag drop times, shown on your booking. The airport asks you to arrive when your check-in opens. With hand luggage only and an online boarding pass, arrive at the time your airline advises and go straight to security on the first floor. Ryanair only accepts digital boarding passes.
Drop your bags the day before
easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair and TUI have offered a day before bag drop at Birmingham, and Jet2 runs Twilight Check-In. Check eligibility with your airline. Drivers using these services get a reduced tariff in Premium Set Down.
Missing or damaged bags on arrival
Baggage contacts at Birmingham Airport
| Airline | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Most airlines | Swissport baggage services, +44 (0)121 368 3995 |
| Air France and KLM | PrimeFlight, +44 (0)121 767 8660 |
| Jet2.com and Jet2holidays | +44 (0)121 767 1578 |
| TUI | TUI's luggage help page |
From the airport's contact page. After 5 days, contact your airline directly. Report problems before leaving the baggage hall if you can, and keep your reference number. The Civil Aviation Authority explains your rights.
Items left in the terminal go to lost property: see lost property at BHX.
Questions travellers ask
What zone is easyJet at Birmingham Airport?
Zone B, according to the airport's airline directory. Ryanair and TUI also use Zone B; Jet2 uses Zone A and Emirates Zone D.
Can I drop my bags off the day before at Birmingham?
easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair and TUI have offered day before bag drop or Twilight Check-In at BHX. Check with your airline for your flight.
Sources
Last checked 13 October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Details at the airport change often; the airport's website and your airline have the final word.