Birmingham to Laredo Flights

Birmingham's Airport Information

Orbitz.com can help you book cheap flights from Birmingham, Alabama. The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport serves more than 3 million passengers every year. It is located five miles northeast of downtown Birmingham at 5900 Messer Airport Highway. American, Delta, Southwest, United and US Airways provide domestic and international flights.

Airport Parking Information

The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport offers more than 5,000 hourly, daily and long-term parking spaces as well as complimentary shuttles. Parking costs $1 per hour, or up to $24 per day, in the hourly and daily sections and $10 per day in the long-term parking section. A cell phone lot with 40 free parking spaces allows people to wait in their cars when they are picking someone up.

Ground Transportation Information

If you prefer not to leave your car at the airport, metered taxis are available. Birmingham has a bus system with a one-time fare of $1.25 or $3 for an all-day pass. The airport also offers limousine and shuttle services. Not only can Orbitz.com help you plan your air travel, but it can also help you plan your ground transportation.

Birmingham Airport Restaurants

The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport features many restaurant options. Charley's Steakery, Pizza Hut Express, Mrs. Field's Cookies, Quiznos and Starbucks are all available if you want to catch a bite to eat while waiting for your flight. There is also a gift shop and newspaper stand. Check Orbitz.com for cheap flights from Birmingham the next time you are planning a trip.

Laredo International Airport

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Transportation from the Airport

Several car-rental agencies operate out of the terminal, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National. You can reserve your car in advance with the aid of Orbitz.com and have it waiting on you when you arrive. If you only need to get to your lodging, local cab companies can also pick you up. It's a short drive of only 10 to 15 minutes from the airport to the center of Laredo.

Weather in Laredo

Laredo experiences a hot and arid climate. High temperatures during the summer months can exceed 100°F. Winters are cool and dry, but snow is not unheard of. In general, precipitation is very sparse, and water conservation measures are in effect year-round.

Things to Do in Laredo

Laredo has something for everyone. There's great shopping along the 40-block San Bernardo Avenue. If you're hungry for some Tex-Mex, there are more than 50 Mexican restaurants within the city limits. Laredo also has recreational opportunities for the whole family. In particular, Lake Casa Blanca International State Park offers camping, swimming, fishing and boating. When you find cheap flights to Laredo with Orbitz.com, you'll have time to check out all of the city's many attractions.