- Must visit
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major museum and gallery with fine art, local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in the city centre.
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Popular flights to and from Birmingham
Popular flights to Birmingham
Belfast to Birmingham flight
from £26
Direct flights available
1h05 average duration
5flights per day
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- easyJet
- Aer Lingus
Edinburgh to Birmingham flight
from £29
Direct flights available
1h10 average duration
3flights per day
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- easyJet
Toulouse to Birmingham flight
from £29
Direct flights available
1h55 average duration
32flights per day
Served by
- Brussels Airlines
- KLM Cityhopper
- Ryanair
- Air France
Geneva to Birmingham flight
from £57
Direct flights available
1h45 average duration
38flights per day
Served by
- KLM
- Jet2.com
- easyJet
- Air France
- Vueling
- Helvetic Airways
- Lufthansa
Munich to Birmingham flight
from £69
Direct flights available
2h00 average duration
30flights per day
Served by
- KLM
- Lufthansa Cityline
- KLM Cityhopper
- Ryanair
- Lufthansa City Airlines
- Avion Express Malta
- Lufthansa
- Eurowings
- Air France
Popular flights from Birmingham
Birmingham to Paris flight
from £18
Direct flights available
1h10 average duration
35flights per day
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- KLM Cityhopper
- Ryanair
- KLM
- Air Baltic
- Vueling
- Malta Air
- Lufthansa
- easyJet
- Air France
- Lufthansa Cityline
Birmingham to Dublin flight
from £19
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1h05 average duration
12flights per day
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- Ryanair
- Aer Lingus
- Buzz
Birmingham to Amsterdam flight
from £32
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1h10 average duration
30flights per day
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- easyJet
- Air France
- KLM
- Transavia France
- KLM Cityhopper
- Pascan Aviation
- Lufthansa
Birmingham to Alicante flight
from £32
Direct flights available
2h30 average duration
23flights per day
Served by
- Jet2.com
- Ryanair
- easyJet
- Vueling
Birmingham to Budapest flight
from £45
Direct flights available
2h30 average duration
35flights per day
Served by
- Jet2.com
- Wizz Air
- Brussels Airlines
- KLM
- Lufthansa Cityline
- Ryanair
Flights to Birmingham
Birmingham is known as England's 'second city', and it's a popular tourist and business travel destination. The Birmingham Airport is an international hub, with flights arriving from destinations such as Europe, the Middle East, North America and the Caribbean. The airport is located around 8 miles from Birmingham city centre, which is easy to access by bus, coach or train, and it also offers extensive car parking.
Which is the main airport in Birmingham?
Birmingham Airport is the only city airport and has two terminals. The airport handles more than 12 million passengers each year and has a modern layout with a kids' play area, shopping outlets and a number of passenger lounges. It's easy to get to Birmingham city centre or the National Exhibition Centre from the airport, and it is also served by an excellent road infrastructure, due to its central-England location.
Which airlines offer flights to Birmingham?
There are 28 different airlines offering flights to Birmingham, and the airport is also a base hub for Flybe, Ryanair, Jet2, TUI. Some of the other airlines operating flights to Birmingham include Air India, Brussels Airlines and easyJet.
Why travel by plane to Birmingham?
Birmingham Airport is easy to get to from any area of the UK, whether via car using the extensive motorway networks which converge on the city of Birmingham, or by rail or bus. Many holidaymakers and travellers find it's quicker and easier to fly to Birmingham than airports in the London conurbation, and with fast train links from the airport to the city centre, journey times to the city can be cut greatly.
Before you travel to Birmingham by plane - good to know!
With three major universities, it's hardly surprising Birmingham has a thriving entertainments and cultural sector. Some of the hidden gems to visit during any trip to Birmingham include the back-to-back housing museum, which provides a picture of 19th-century life in terraced houses. Discovering the Digbeth area and its links to Peaky Blinders with a local tour guide is also a fun experience. Birmingham Airport has a free air-rail link to the Birmingham International Rail Station, and journeys only take a couple of minutes. On arrival at Birmingham International Train Station, rail travellers will discover more than 100 direct train connections to UK cities and popular destinations.
Complete guide to Birmingham
Things to do in Birmingham
Discover the best of Birmingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Birmingham trip today.
- Must visit
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Science museum with interactive galleries on industry, transport and invention, making it a strong family-friendly visit.
- Recommended
Pen Museum
Independent museum in a converted factory, exploring Birmingham's pen trade with demonstrations and hands-on exhibits.
- Must visit
Digbeth
Creative district with street art, independent shops and converted industrial buildings, popular for urban walks and photography.
- Must visit
Jewellery Quarter
Historic quarter known for jewellery workshops, heritage trails, museums and distinctive Georgian and Victorian streetscapes.
- Recommended
Brindleyplace
Waterside district of canals, bars and cultural venues, ideal for strolling, boat trips and seeing Birmingham's industrial past.
Balti
A Birmingham-born curry with spiced meat in rich tomato gravy. It reflects the city’s famed Balti Triangle and its South Asian culinary heritage.
Black Country faggots and peas
A slow-cooked stew of beef, vegetables and stock topped with sliced potatoes. A Black Country classic closely associated with the Birmingham area.
Faggots
Pork offal sausage traditionally served with peas, mash and gravy. It is a long-standing working-class dish from the Black Country near Birmingham.
Simpsons
Elegant modern dining in Edgbaston with refined tasting menus and polished service in a calm, intimate setting.
Anderson & Hill
Popular Jewish-style deli and restaurant famous for piled-high sandwiches, baked treats and relaxed daytime dining.
Shababs
Lively Indian restaurant in the Balti Triangle, known for Balti dishes cooked in pressed-steel bowls and a bustling local atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining sit below London, while local transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
- Mid-range
- £20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10%. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
Network West Midlands
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3.00
- Day pass
- £5.50
To the city centre
Birmingham International Airport -> Birmingham New Street
- Distance
- 13 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Buses in the West Midlands accept contactless payment. On West Midlands Metro, contactless tap in and out is being introduced in 2026, so check current tram payment options before travel.
- For unlimited same-day bus travel, use an nbus 1 day ticket. For train or tram travel, check operator-specific fares before you travel.
airport information
Airports in Birmingham
Check where to Birmingham flights depart and arrive, plus the main airport details for this route.
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)Birmingham International Airport, Airport Way, Birmingham B26 3QJ, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham International Airport from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International Airport is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRugeley Trent Valley - Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street - London Euston, Birmingham New Street - Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street - Coventry, Birmingham New Street - Northampton, Walsall - London Euston, Birmingham New Street - Milton Keynes Central, Birmingham New Street - Rugby, Liverpool Lime Street - Coventry, Wolverhampton - Birmingham International, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham International · 14m · £4 · every ~8 min
BusUk920, Uk025 · 25m · £0.90
X1 · 36m · £4 · every ~5 min
X1 · 37m · £4 · every ~5 min
17A · 49m · £4 · every ~19 min
Birmingham International Airport airport facilities and services
Birmingham International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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