Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham Airport (BHM): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LHR to BHM flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and BHM include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham Airport (BHM)
At the moment, R 7,780 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 14,013. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from LHR to BHM, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHM)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BHM:
Travel at your own speed with a Birmingham Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Avis or Hertz and experience more of Birmingham and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Birmingham Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to central Birmingham
You'll find BHM at 5900 Airport Highway.
From Birmingham Airport, Birmingham is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHM)
October is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Birmingham in March.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to BHM in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
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