Transport and commuting

Coventry is in close proximity to 2 International airports.

Birmingham International Airport is less than 10 miles from the city centre and just 20 minutes drive.  It is the UK 's sixth largest airport, the third largest for charter traffic and has the highest proportion of business traffic second only to London Heathrow. In 2006 it handled over nine million passengers through its two terminals.  Birmingham acts as the Midlands' premier gateway to Europe, Scandinavia, North America, the Middle East and the Indian sub-continent.   Over 50 airlines operate scheduled and chartered services to more than 100 destinations.  The airport is currently part way through a £260million expansion programme, which will provide facilities to handle a projected 10 million passengers.

East Midlands Airport is just 40 miles away and approx 50 minutes drive. It is one of the UK 's fastest growing airports, offering flights to over 100 destinations.  Over five million passengers use the airport every year.