Islington to Birmingham flights
Birmingham lies 162 km (101 mi) north-west of Islington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Islington | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 319,143 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) | 149 m (489 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 26 km out | BHX, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | EC1P–N7 | B1–B99 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Islington
Islington is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Luton Airport (LTN, 42 km), London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 43 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 45 km), London City Airport (LCY, 11 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 55 km).
Arriving in 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).
| 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 |
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Staying in Birmingham
Our booking partner lists 2,269+ places to stay in Birmingham (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 463 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (231), and 13 are five-star. Across 343 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 351,440 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Birmingham from Islington?
162 km (101 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Islington.
How long does it take to get from Islington to Birmingham by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Islington and Birmingham?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Which airports are used for Islington to Birmingham flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham Airport (BHX); Birmingham also has EMA, MAN.
Where can I stay in Birmingham?
Our booking partner lists 2,269+ places to stay in Birmingham, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.