Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Birmingham Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Birmingham is six hours ahead of Minneapolis and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MSP to BHX flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Birmingham Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MSP and BHX:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Birmingham Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MSP:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BHX instead:
Grab a Birmingham Airport rental car and discover Birmingham and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Birmingham Airport around one week in advance.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Birmingham Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Birmingham. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Birmingham Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSP to BHX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres south-east of Birmingham, a visit to London will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Manchester is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 113 kilometres north of Birmingham. No journey is complete without visiting Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
