Flying from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Sumburgh and Birmingham are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
To ensure you catch your LSI to BHX flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sumburgh Airport to Birmingham International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LSI and BHX:
Glasgow International Airport
Aberdeen International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Rs86,710 is currently the best price for a one-way Sumburgh Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs194,020. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LSI to BHX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Sumburgh Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
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Handy information about Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport is about 2 kilometres from central Sumburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your flight from Sumburgh Airport to Birmingham International Airport off to a stress-free start. Just a short drive from LSI, spend the night in The Spiggie Hotel and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you're arriving on a late Sumburgh Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near BHX:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Birmingham and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Birmingham International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to central Birmingham has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Sumburgh Airport to Birmingham International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Birmingham in January.
Lock in your flight from Sumburgh 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.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LSI to BHX in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres south-east of Birmingham, a trip to London will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. No trip is complete without experiencing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.