Flights to Solihull
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Solihull is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 5 km (3 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, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 5 km (3 mi) | 10,013 ft | 327 ft |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 56 km (35 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 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 Solihull
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull to London | United Kingdom | 152 km (94 mi) | about 57 min |
| Solihull to Berlin | Germany | 1,027 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Solihull to Madrid | Spain | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Solihull to Paris | France | 491 km (305 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Solihull to Hamburg | Germany | 797 km (495 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Solihull to Vienna | Austria | 1,367 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Solihull to Barcelona | Spain | 1,261 km (784 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Solihull to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,449 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Solihull to Munich | Germany | 1,059 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Solihull to Milan | Italy | 1,111 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Solihull to Prague | Czechia | 1,154 km (717 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Solihull to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,002 km (623 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Solihull to Oslo | Norway | 1,135 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Solihull to Köln | Germany | 624 km (388 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Solihull to Dublin | Ireland | 317 km (197 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Solihull to Brussels | Belgium | 457 km (284 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Solihull to Marseille | France | 1,145 km (711 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Solihull to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 430 km (267 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Solihull to Turin | Italy | 1,070 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Solihull to Valencia | Spain | 1,443 km (897 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Solihull to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 452 km (281 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Solihull to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,198 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Solihull to Beijing | China | 8,150 km (5,064 mi) | about 11 h 12 min |
| Solihull to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,636 km (1,638 mi) | about 4 h 8 min |
| Solihull to Tianjin | China | 8,258 km (5,131 mi) | about 11 h 20 min |
| Solihull to Moscow | Russia | 2,561 km (1,591 mi) | about 4 h 2 min |
| Solihull to Harbin | China | 8,046 km (4,999 mi) | about 11 h 4 min |
| Solihull to Shenyang | China | 8,293 km (5,153 mi) | about 11 h 23 min |
| Solihull to New York City | United States | 5,432 km (3,375 mi) | about 7 h 43 min |
| Solihull to Dalian | China | 8,486 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 Solihull?
Birmingham Airport (BHX) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). The others, EMA, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BHX from Solihull city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Solihull 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 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.