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BHX · Birmingham Airport

Flights from Birmingham made simple.

Birmingham Airport serves the Midlands from a single terminal, which makes it one of the more straightforward large UK airports to navigate. It is a strong base for Spanish and Portuguese sunshine, Mediterranean islands and a growing list of European city breaks, with easy rail access from across the region.

Airport code
BHX
Birmingham Airport
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Where Birmingham flies worth the trip.

Verified routes with editorial guides, airline notes and practical travel tips.

Málaga harbour and cathedral viewed from the Gibralfaro
Direct flights2h 45m

Spain

Málaga

Year-round sunshine, Picasso’s birthplace and a lively Costa del Sol city beach.

October–MayWinter sun

Previously found from £17

One way BHX–AGP, observed today

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About Birmingham Airport

Getting to the airport

By train
Birmingham International station is linked to the terminal by the free AirRail Link, with fast trains to Birmingham New Street, Coventry and London Euston.
By bus
Local buses connect the airport with Solihull and Birmingham city centre.
By car
The airport sits next to junction 6 of the M42, close to the M6 and M40.

Parking at BHX

Park smarter, leave calmer.

Short stay
Short-stay parking is a short walk from the terminal.
Long stay
Long-stay car parks are served by shuttle buses and are usually best value for longer trips.
Meet & greet
Meet-and-greet options save time on busy weekends but generally cost more.
  • Book ahead for half-term and summer holidays.
  • Allow time for shuttle buses from the furthest car parks.

More ideas

More ideas from Birmingham

Destinations to research — check the flight search tool for current routes and schedules.

Amsterdam canal houses and bicycles on a bridge
1h 15m

Netherlands

Amsterdam

Canal-side gabled houses, world-class art and cycling between cosy brown cafés.

April–MaySeptemberDecember
Barcelona rooftops at sunset with the Sagrada Família on the skyline
2h 15m

Spain

Barcelona

Gaudí architecture, Mediterranean beaches and late-night tapas in one of Europe’s most energetic cities.

April–JuneSeptember–October
Hungarian Parliament building reflected in the Danube at dusk
2h 30m

Hungary

Budapest

Thermal baths, grand Danube views and ruin bars at excellent prices.

April–JuneSeptember–OctoberDecember

Previously found from £25

One way BHX–BUD, observed today

Kraków Main Market Square with St Mary’s Basilica
2h 30m

Poland

Kraków

A beautifully preserved medieval old town, cosy cellar bars and outstanding value.

May–SeptemberDecember
A yellow Lisbon tram climbing a hillside street in Alfama
2h 45m

Portugal

Lisbon

Pastel hillsides, vintage trams and golden Atlantic light with great-value food and wine.

March–JuneSeptember–October
Porto’s Ribeira district and the Dom Luís I bridge over the Douro
2h 15m

Portugal

Porto

Riverside port cellars, azulejo-tiled churches and a beautifully compact old town.

May–October

FAQ

Birmingham airport FAQs

  • The free AirRail Link shuttle connects the station and terminal in under two minutes.

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