Travelling from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Birmingham's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
To ensure you get on your SEN to BHX flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Southend Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SEN and BHX:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Rs27,657 is currently the best price for a one-way London Southend Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs70,038. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SEN to BHX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from London Southend Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
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Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)
Of all flights departing from London Southend Airport, 77.91% arrive on time at their destination.
London Southend Airport is around 64 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SEN. Whether you have an early flight from London Southend Airport to Birmingham International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you're arriving on a late London Southend Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near BHX:
Pick up a Birmingham International Airport rental car and explore Birmingham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Birmingham International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to the centre of Birmingham has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre 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 London Southend Airport to Birmingham International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Birmingham in January.
Book your flight from London Southend Airport to Birmingham International Airport for July if you'd like 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 SEN to BHX around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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. About 161 kilometres south-east of Birmingham, a trip to London will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.