Flying from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 30 minutes.
Birmingham's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Birmingham five hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
Choose from three weekly Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham Airport flights. The 13:10 departure with Air India is the earliest flight available. Air India operates the last service of the day at 13:25.
Leave enough time to catch your DEL to BHX flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air India offers direct flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Birmingham — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
Air India has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for DEL to BHX flights is Air India.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DEL and BHX:
Zurich Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Amritsar Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Currently, R 3,706 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,982. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DEL to BHX.
The cheapest month for flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
63% of flights that take off from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central New Delhi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near DEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX)
If you're coming in on a late Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near BHX:
Go where the road takes you with a Birmingham Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and discover more of Birmingham and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Birmingham Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham Airport to the centre of Birmingham has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Birmingham in March.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DEL to BHX sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Manchester is another sought-after destination in the United Kingdom and is around 113 kilometres north of Birmingham. No trip is complete without dropping by Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.

