Birmingham to Poole flights
Poole lies 197 km (122 mi) south of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Birmingham | Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 151,500 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | BHX, 11 km out | BRS, 90 km out |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | BH15 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Birmingham
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).
Arriving in Poole
Poole is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bristol Airport (BRS), 90 km (56 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,598 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bournemouth Airport (BOH, 13 km), Southampton Airport (SOU, 51 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | 90 km (56 mi) | 6,598 ft | 622 ft |
| Bournemouth Airport (regional) | BOH | 13 km (8 mi) | 7,454 ft | 38 ft |
| Southampton Airport (regional) | SOU | 51 km (32 mi) | 6,191 ft | 44 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Poole from Birmingham?
197 km (122 mi) in a straight line, south of Birmingham.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Poole by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Poole?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Which airports are used for Birmingham to Poole flights?
Typically Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bristol Airport (BRS); Poole also has BOH, SOU.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.