Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Flights from BHM to BWI start at 09:45 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:45 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly Birmingham Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BHM to BWI flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
Southwest Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 74.78% of its services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating BHM to BWI flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHM and BWI:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Nashville Airport
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
BHM is located at 5900 Airport Highway.
Of all flights departing from Birmingham Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Birmingham Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BHM? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
If you're arriving on a late Birmingham Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near BWI:
Travel at your own pace with a Baltimore Washington International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and see more of Washington DC and beyond.
Booking your ride from Baltimore Washington International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Washington DC in March.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHM to BWI around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Philadelphia is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without experiencing Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.