Flights to Birmingham
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Birmingham is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are East Midlands Airport (EMA, 55 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,013 ft | 327 ft |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 55 km (34 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 100 km (62 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,013 ft, BHX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 327 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Birmingham
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham to London | United Kingdom | 163 km (101 mi) | about 58 min |
| Birmingham to Berlin | Germany | 1,034 km (643 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Birmingham to Madrid | Spain | 1,349 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Birmingham to Paris | France | 502 km (312 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Birmingham to Hamburg | Germany | 803 km (499 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Birmingham to Vienna | Austria | 1,376 km (855 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Birmingham to Barcelona | Spain | 1,271 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Birmingham to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,451 km (901 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Birmingham to Munich | Germany | 1,070 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Birmingham to Milan | Italy | 1,122 km (697 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Birmingham to Prague | Czechia | 1,163 km (723 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Birmingham to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,006 km (625 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Birmingham to Oslo | Norway | 1,134 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Birmingham to Köln | Germany | 633 km (393 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Birmingham to Dublin | Ireland | 307 km (191 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Birmingham to Brussels | Belgium | 467 km (290 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Birmingham to Marseille | France | 1,155 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Birmingham to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 439 km (273 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Birmingham to Turin | Italy | 1,081 km (672 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Birmingham to Valencia | Spain | 1,451 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Birmingham to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 460 km (286 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Birmingham to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,206 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Birmingham to Beijing | China | 8,150 km (5,064 mi) | about 11 h 12 min |
| Birmingham to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,645 km (1,644 mi) | about 4 h 8 min |
| Birmingham to Tianjin | China | 8,258 km (5,131 mi) | about 11 h 20 min |
| Birmingham to Moscow | Russia | 2,565 km (1,594 mi) | about 4 h 2 min |
| Birmingham to Harbin | China | 8,044 km (4,998 mi) | about 11 h 4 min |
| Birmingham to Shenyang | China | 8,292 km (5,153 mi) | about 11 h 23 min |
| Birmingham to New York City | United States | 5,422 km (3,369 mi) | about 7 h 42 min |
| Birmingham to Dalian | China | 8,485 km (5,273 mi) | about 11 h 38 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 Birmingham?
Birmingham Airport (BHX) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). The others, EMA, MAN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BHX from Birmingham city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Birmingham 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.