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Cheap Flights from Birmingham

Compare prices from Birmingham Airport (BHX) — the Midlands' international hub. 50+ airlines, 140+ destinations, and a unique geography: 90% of the UK population lives within four hours.

13M
Passengers/year
1
Airport
50+
Airlines
140+
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Where to fly from

Airports serving Birmingham

Birmingham is served by a single airport — BHX — 6.5 miles east of the city next to the NEC. It's the UK's seventh-busiest and the Midlands' main international gateway.

Why BHX wins for Midlands travellers: It's on the motorway (M42 J6), directly connected to Birmingham New Street by a 10-minute train, and typically has shorter security waits than Manchester or London. Add growing Wizz Air and Ryanair capacity and it's one of the most convenient airports in the UK — usually within £20 of London prices on European routes.
BHX
Birmingham Airport
Single terminal in Solihull, 6.5 miles east of Birmingham city centre. Free Air-Rail Link monorail connects to Birmingham International railway station. Hub for Jet2.com and TUI Airways, with Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines providing long-haul connectivity.
13M pax/yr1 terminal · 50+ airlines
Where people fly to

Top destinations from Birmingham

The 12 busiest routes from BHX, with the cheapest typical one-way fare across all carriers.

BHX → DUB
Dublin · 1h 10m
from
£55
BHX → AMS
Amsterdam · 1h 25m
from
£65
BHX → CDG
Paris · 1h 30m
from
£85
BHX → ALC
Alicante · 2h 50m
from
£89
BHX → PMI
Palma · 2h 35m
from
£109
BHX → BCN
Barcelona · 2h 25m
from
£99
BHX → FCO
Rome · 2h 45m
from
£115
BHX → MAD
Madrid · 2h 40m
from
£109
BHX → TFS
Tenerife · 4h 30m
from
£145
BHX → FAO
Faro · 2h 55m
from
£99
BHX → ATH
Athens · 3h 45m
from
£145
BHX → PRG
Prague · 2h 00m
from
£119
Who flies from Birmingham

Popular airlines flying from Birmingham

Jet2.com and TUI dominate leisure. Aer Lingus via Dublin is the usual transatlantic choice. Emirates, Qatar and Turkish Airlines provide daily connections via the Gulf and Istanbul.

AirlineMain BHX baseTypeRoutes from BHX
Jet2.comBirmingham (base)Leisure30+ beach/city
TUI AirwaysBirmingham (base)Leisure charter25+ holiday
RyanairBirminghamUltra low-cost25+ European
easyJetBirmingham (crew base)Low-cost15+ European
Wizz AirBirminghamUltra low-cost15+ CEE routes
Aer LingusBirminghamFull-serviceDublin (pre-clearance to US)
KLM / LufthansaBirminghamFull-serviceAmsterdam · Frankfurt
EmiratesBirminghamFull-service long-haulDubai (2x daily)
Qatar / TurkishBirminghamFull-service long-haulDoha · Istanbul
When to fly

Cheapest months to fly from Birmingham

Average cheapest one-way to Europe from BHX. January, February and November are the value window. Peak is the summer school holidays, especially the last three weeks of August.

Jan
£39
Feb
£45
Mar
£62
Apr
£79
May
£65
Jun
£89
Jul
£115
Aug
£125
Sep
£69
Oct
£59
Nov
£45
Dec
£75
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Nearby cities worth comparing

Birmingham's location means you can easily reach three or four other UK airports. These alternatives can be cheaper for certain routes.

Flights from Manchester

MAN is 1h 30m north by car. Broader long-haul choice (Virgin, Singapore, Etihad) and Jet2's biggest base.

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Flights from Bristol

BRS is 1h 30m southwest and often beats BHX for easyJet routes to Spain and Portugal.

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Flights from London

London Euston to Birmingham is 1h 20m. Stansted and Luton (via London) sometimes undercut BHX on Ryanair Europe.

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Common questions

Birmingham flights FAQs

Is Birmingham Airport cheaper than Manchester?
For short-haul Europe, Birmingham and Manchester are usually within £10–£20 of each other — Manchester tends to win on Jet2 leisure routes and has a bigger Ryanair schedule. Birmingham wins on some Aer Lingus, Qatar and Emirates fares thanks to quieter premium competition. Always check both airports.
Can you fly direct from Birmingham to the USA?
BHX had direct US services in the past but most are now connect-only. Options: Aer Lingus via Dublin (with US pre-clearance) is the most popular, BA via Heathrow (via the express BHX–LHR positioning flight), and TUI operates seasonal charter services to Orlando Sanford in summer.
What airlines are based at Birmingham?
Jet2.com has a base at BHX, as does TUI Airways. Ryanair, easyJet (crew base) and Aer Lingus have strong operations. Wizz Air operates a growing Central/Eastern European schedule. Emirates (2x daily), Qatar and Turkish Airlines cover the long-haul connection market.
How early should I get to Birmingham Airport?
2 hours for short-haul, 3 hours for long-haul. Birmingham is a compact single-terminal airport and is usually less congested than Manchester or London. Security wait times rarely exceed 15–20 minutes outside peak.
How do I get to Birmingham Airport from the city?
Train from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International takes 10 minutes (every 10–15 min, £3.80). From the station, the free Air-Rail Link monorail takes 90 seconds to the terminal. Taxis from the city centre are £25–£35. The airport is right next to the NEC and M42 J6 for drivers.
Which is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham?
January, February and November are the cheapest months — expect fares under £50 to most European destinations. Peak is late July to late August when school holidays and Spanish heat drive Mediterranean prices up 2–3×. May and September are great value shoulder months.
Pre-flight stay

Hotels near Birmingham Airport

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