Flying from London to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of London's main airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Explore the options for booking a flight from London to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) taking off from either of these bases.
Birmingham's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London. Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham.
Your flight from London to BHX won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is approximately 31 kilometres from central London. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
In search of a handy hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Birmingham International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to BHX:
About Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Birmingham International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BHX instead:
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Birmingham. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 23 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 48 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Birmingham International Airport is $84. The cheapest price for a return flight is $146. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find flight tickets from London to BHX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from London to Birmingham International Airport.
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The best time to fly from London to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the most popular month to board a flight from London to Birmingham International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Birmingham, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before you book a flight from London to BHX, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 24ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to Birmingham International Airport in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 8ºC.
More about Birmingham
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Birmingham right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Birmingham International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are top attractions which should be on every Birmingham itinerary.
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