Travelling from London to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM): What you need to know
You can select from numerous airports when organising a flight from London to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located in Birmingham. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is five hours behind London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from London to BHM.
With more travellers during high season, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to BHM. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport with a stop at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). A major stopover between London Gatwick Airport and BHM, it's a great opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to BHM flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from STN touch down at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
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-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near BHM instead:
Pick up a Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport rental car and discover Birmingham and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Avis and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks before your London to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight.
BHM is located at 5900 Airport Highway.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is Rs142,557. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs224,837. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from London to BHM, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from London to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. March is the quietest month to visit Birmingham. July is when most people book flights from London to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Before locking in your London to BHM flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC and 14ºC.
More about Birmingham
Once you've booked your flight from London to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Birmingham:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Birmingham when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to 16th Street Baptist Church followed by Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Civil Rights District.
Explore more of the United States
Birmingham has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres north of Birmingham, a visit to Nashville will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and The Johnny Cash Museum.
Around 225 kilometres east of Birmingham, Atlanta is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.
