Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Shiraz International Airport (SYZ): what you need to know
Shiraz's timezone is UTC+4:30, making Shiraz four hours 30 minutes ahead of Birmingham.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BHX to SYZ flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Shiraz International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BHX and SYZ:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Shiraz International Airport (SYZ)
R 4,082 is the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Shiraz International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 7,846. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from BHX to SYZ, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Shiraz International Airport.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of the flights that depart from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% land on time at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Shiraz International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Shiraz International Airport (SYZ)
Once your Birmingham International Airport to Shiraz International Airport flight has touched down, unwind at a nearby hotel. Persepolis International Hotel Shiraz is a good option that's not too far from SYZ.
Getting from Shiraz International Airport (SYZ) to central Shiraz
Shiraz International Airport to the centre of Shiraz has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Shiraz International Airport (SYZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Shiraz International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Shiraz in February.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Shiraz International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Shiraz during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BHX to SYZ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iran
You've done Shiraz, now it's time to discover other corners of Iran. Travel around 354 kilometres north to Isfahan to tick off its top attractions. From Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque to Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Kerman is another standout destination in Iran and is around 434 kilometres east of Shiraz. No trip is complete without dropping by Iranian Park, Haj Mehdi Caravanserai and Bahar Park.