Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Birmingham International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Frankfurt.
Flights from FRA to BHX start at 07:40 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 22:10 with Lufthansa. In total, you can take your pick of 35 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Birmingham International Airport flights.
Your FRA to BHX flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Lufthansa is your gateway to discovering Birmingham (and perhaps some other great corners of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Birmingham International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Lufthansa is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering FRA to BHX flights, with 79.44% of its services landing on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between FRA and BHX:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Brussels Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight is Rs25,392. A return plane ticket right now is Rs46,691. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from FRA to BHX.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Birmingham International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Birmingham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Of all flights leaving Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near FRA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Birmingham International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Consider staying in a hotel near BHX if you're catching a late Frankfurt Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Birmingham and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Birmingham International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Birmingham International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Birmingham. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Birmingham International Airport for July if you want to go to Birmingham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FRA to BHX sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen Birmingham, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Travel around 161 kilometres south-east to London to check off its must-visit sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
