Flights to Birkenhead
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Birkenhead is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,497 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Manchester Airport (MAN, 49 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 13 km (8 mi) | 7,497 ft | 80 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 49 km (30 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,497 ft, LPL handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 80 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Birkenhead
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead to London | United Kingdom | 287 km (178 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Birkenhead to Berlin | Germany | 1,102 km (685 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Birkenhead to Madrid | Spain | 1,444 km (897 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Birkenhead to Paris | France | 628 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Birkenhead to Hamburg | Germany | 860 km (534 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Birkenhead to Vienna | Austria | 1,473 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Birkenhead to Barcelona | Spain | 1,390 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Birkenhead to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,448 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Birkenhead to Munich | Germany | 1,178 km (732 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Birkenhead to Milan | Italy | 1,244 km (773 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Birkenhead to Prague | Czechia | 1,252 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Birkenhead to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,034 km (643 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Birkenhead to Oslo | Norway | 1,107 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Birkenhead to Köln | Germany | 732 km (455 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Birkenhead to Dublin | Ireland | 215 km (133 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Birkenhead to Brussels | Belgium | 576 km (358 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Birkenhead to Marseille | France | 1,281 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Birkenhead to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 531 km (330 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Birkenhead to Turin | Italy | 1,206 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Birkenhead to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 542 km (337 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Birkenhead to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,315 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Birkenhead to Wrocław | Poland | 1,383 km (860 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Birkenhead to Beijing | China | 8,131 km (5,052 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Birkenhead to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,746 km (1,706 mi) | about 4 h 16 min |
| Birkenhead to Moscow | Russia | 2,594 km (1,612 mi) | about 4 h 5 min |
| Birkenhead to Harbin | China | 8,003 km (4,973 mi) | about 11 h 1 min |
| Birkenhead to Shenyang | China | 8,260 km (5,133 mi) | about 11 h 20 min |
| Birkenhead to New York City | United States | 5,323 km (3,307 mi) | about 7 h 34 min |
| Birkenhead to Changchun | China | 8,134 km (5,054 mi) | about 11 h 11 min |
| Birkenhead to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 2,135 km (1,327 mi) | about 3 h 29 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Birkenhead?
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) is the closest large airport at 13 km (8 mi). The others, MAN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LPL from Birkenhead city centre?
13 km (8 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Birkenhead on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.