Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
London and Birmingham share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your LHR to BHX flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHR and BHX:
Dublin Airport
Glasgow International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Currently, R 1,730 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,817. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to BHX, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near BHX:
Pick up a Birmingham International Airport rental car and discover Birmingham and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Birmingham International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Birmingham in January.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to BHX in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen Birmingham, now it's time to explore other corners of United Kingdom. Travel around 161 kilometres south-east to London to tick off its top attractions. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.