United Kingdom flag Birmingham Airport (BHX)

Country United Kingdom | Europe | Major Hub | IATA: BHX | ICAO: EGBB | Elevation 327 ft · 100 m | Local time

Destinations
139
Flights / day
176
Busiest route
Dublin
Top airline
Jet2

Birmingham Airport averages 176 flights per day to 139 destinations, with 18 domestic routes and 121 international routes. A total of 51 airlines operate at BHX, led by Jet2. This airport provides direct service to 41 countries across four continents, with Spain representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Birmingham connects to Cancún, with a typical flight time of 10 hr 30 mins. Updated: July 16, 2026

Route Network

Birmingham Airport connects 139 destinations worldwide, with Dublin standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Cancún, and the shortest flight is to London.

Ireland flag Dublin (DUB) – Ireland 4 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
200 mi · 322 km
16
per day
Spain flag Mallorca (PMI) – Spain 4 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
917 mi · 1,475 km
7
per day
United Kingdom flag Belfast (BHD) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
226 mi · 363 km
6
per day
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 2 airlines
1 hr 20 mins
275 mi · 442 km
6
per day
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 5 airlines
1 hr 30 mins
303 mi · 488 km
6
per day
Spain flag Alicante (ALC) – Spain 4 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
981 mi · 1,578 km
5
per day
Spain flag Málaga (AGP) – Spain 4 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
1,098 mi · 1,768 km
5
per day
Portugal flag Faro (FAO) – Portugal 4 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,109 mi · 1,784 km
4
per day
United Kingdom flag Belfast (BFS) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
238 mi · 383 km
4
per day
Türkiye flag Antalya (AYT) – Türkiye 5 airlines
4 hr 40 mins
1,902 mi · 3,060 km
4
per day
Spain flag Barcelona (BCN) – Spain 4 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
791 mi · 1,274 km
4
per day
Spain flag Tenerife (South) (TFS) – Spain 4 airlines
4 hr 55 mins
1,851 mi · 2,978 km
4
per day
Germany flag Frankfurt (FRA) – Germany 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
475 mi · 765 km
3
per day
United Kingdom flag Edinburgh (EDI) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
250 mi · 403 km
3
per day
Greece flag Rodes Island (RHO) – Greece 4 airlines
BHX → RHO
3
per day
Türkiye flag Dalaman (DLM) – Türkiye 4 airlines
BHX → DLM
3
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,618 mi · 2,604 km
3
per day
Greece flag Kerkyra Island (CFU) – Greece 4 airlines
BHX → CFU
3
per day
Spain flag Lanzarote (ACE) – Spain 4 airlines
4 hr 40 mins
1,734 mi · 2,790 km
2
per day
Italy flag Rome (FCO) – Italy 4 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
984 mi · 1,583 km
2
per day
United Kingdom flag Aberdeen (ABZ) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
329 mi · 529 km
2
per day
Spain flag Ibiza (IBZ) – Spain 3 airlines
BHX → IBZ
2
per day
Germany flag Düsseldorf (DUS) – Germany 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
372 mi · 598 km
2
per day
Spain flag Fuerteventura (FUE) – Spain 4 airlines
4 hr 45 mins
1,771 mi · 2,850 km
2
per day
United Kingdom flag Glasgow (GLA) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
260 mi · 418 km
2
per day
Spain flag Gran Canaria (LPA) – Spain 4 airlines
4 hr 50 mins
1,834 mi · 2,951 km
2
per day
Greece flag Heraklion (HER) – Greece 3 airlines
BHX → HER
2
per day
Malta flag Luqa (MLA) – Malta 5 airlines
3 hr 45 mins
1,394 mi · 2,243 km
2
per day
Spain flag Menorca (MAH) – Spain 2 airlines
BHX → MAH
2
per day
Cyprus flag Paphos (PFO) – Cyprus 3 airlines
4 hr 55 mins
2,075 mi · 3,340 km
2
per day
Poland flag Kraków (KRK) – Poland 2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
942 mi · 1,515 km
2
per day
Cyprus flag Larnarca (LCA) – Cyprus 3 airlines
BHX → LCA
2
per day
Spain flag Girona (GRO) – Spain 4 airlines
BHX → GRO
1
per day
Italy flag Verona (VRN) – Italy 3 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
751 mi · 1,209 km
1
per day
Greece flag Zakynthos Island (ZTH) – Greece 2 airlines
BHX → ZTH
1
per day
France flag Paris–Beauvais (BVA) – France 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
267 mi · 429 km
1
per day
Romania flag Bucharest (OTP) – Romania 2 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,375 mi · 2,213 km
1
per day
Greece flag Kos Island (KGS) – Greece 3 airlines
BHX → KGS
1
per day
Morocco flag Marrakech (RAK) – Morocco 4 airlines
4 hr 5 mins
1,475 mi · 2,373 km
1
per day
Switzerland flag Zurich (ZRH) – Switzerland 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
572 mi · 921 km
1
per day
Germany flag Berlin (BER) – Germany 2 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
641 mi · 1,032 km
1
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Dubai (DXB) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
7 hr 30 mins
3,482 mi · 5,603 km
1
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (SAW) – Türkiye 1 airline
4 hr 10 mins
1,657 mi · 2,666 km
1
per day
Germany flag Munich (MUC) – Germany 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
659 mi · 1,060 km
1
per day
Guernsey flag St Peter Port (GCI) – Guernsey 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
212 mi · 341 km
1
per day
Morocco flag Agadir (AGA) – Morocco 3 airlines
4 hr 20 mins
1,578 mi · 2,539 km
1
per day
Denmark flag Billund (BLL) – Denmark 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
496 mi · 798 km
1
per day
Hungary flag Budapest (BUD) – Hungary 3 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
992 mi · 1,596 km
1
per day
Qatar flag Doha (DOH) – Qatar 1 airline
7 hr 15 mins
3,326 mi · 5,352 km
1
per day
Spain flag Madrid (MAD) – Spain 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
831 mi · 1,337 km
1
per day
Spain flag Reus (REU) – Spain 3 airlines
BHX → REU
1
per day
Italy flag Bergamo (BGY) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
697 mi · 1,122 km
6
per week
Croatia flag Dubrovnik (DBV) – Croatia 2 airlines
BHX → DBV
6
per week
Tunisia flag Enfidha (NBE) – Tunisia 2 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,278 mi · 2,057 km
6
per week
Switzerland flag Geneva (GVA) – Switzerland 2 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
556 mi · 894 km
6
per week
Greece flag Kefallinia Island (EFL) – Greece 2 airlines
BHX → EFL
6
per week
Portugal flag Lisbon (LIS) – Portugal 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,009 mi · 1,623 km
6
per week
Italy flag Nápoli (NAP) – Italy 2 airlines
BHX → NAP
6
per week
Portugal flag Porto (OPO) – Portugal 2 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
840 mi · 1,351 km
6
per week
Spain flag Seville (SVQ) – Spain 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,058 mi · 1,703 km
6
per week
Egypt flag Sharm el Sheikh (SSH) – Egypt 2 airlines
5 hr 45 mins
2,504 mi · 4,030 km
6
per week
Greece flag Souda (CHQ) – Greece 3 airlines
BHX → CHQ
6
per week
Spain flag Valencia (VLC) – Spain 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
898 mi · 1,445 km
6
per week
Isle of Man flag Castletown (IOM) – Isle of Man 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
164 mi · 263 km
5
per week
Egypt flag Hurghada (HRG) – Egypt 2 airlines
5 hr 50 mins
2,526 mi · 4,065 km
5
per week
Türkiye flag İzmir (ADB) – Türkiye 2 airlines
BHX → ADB
5
per week
Greece flag Skiathos (JSI) – Greece 2 airlines
BHX → JSI
5
per week
India flag Amritsar (ATQ) – India 1 airline
8 hr 25 mins
3,973 mi · 6,393 km
4
per week
Bulgaria flag Burgas (BOJ) – Bulgaria 2 airlines
BHX → BOJ
4
per week
Denmark flag Copenhagen (CPH) – Denmark 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
623 mi · 1,002 km
4
per week
Ireland flag Cork (ORK) – Ireland 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
289 mi · 465 km
4
per week
Romania flag Craiova (CRA) – Romania 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,294 mi · 2,083 km
4
per week
Ireland flag Limerick city (SNN) – Ireland 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
302 mi · 486 km
4
per week
Spain flag Murcia (RMU) – Spain 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,013 mi · 1,630 km
4
per week
France flag Nice (NCE) – France 2 airlines
BHX → NCE
4
per week
Italy flag Pisa (PSA) – Italy 2 airlines
BHX → PSA
4
per week
Croatia flag Pula (PUY) – Croatia 2 airlines
BHX → PUY
4
per week
Croatia flag Split (SPU) – Croatia 1 airline
BHX → SPU
4
per week
Greece flag Thessaloniki (SKG) – Greece 2 airlines
3 hr 45 mins
1,425 mi · 2,293 km
4
per week
Poland flag Warsaw (WMI) – Poland 2 airlines
BHX → WMI
4
per week
Spain flag Almería (LEI) – Spain 1 airline
BHX → LEI
3
per week
Greece flag Athens (ATH) – Greece 1 airline
BHX → ATH
3
per week
France flag Bordeaux (BOD) – France 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
529 mi · 851 km
3
per week
Poland flag Bydgoszcz (BZG) – Poland 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
823 mi · 1,325 km
3
per week
Ireland flag Charleston (NOC) – Ireland 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
309 mi · 498 km
3
per week
Gibraltar flag Gibraltar (GIB) – Gibraltar 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,140 mi · 1,835 km
3
per week
Greece flag Kalamata (KLX) – Greece 1 airline
BHX → KLX
3
per week
India flag New Delhi (DEL) – India 1 airline
8 hr 50 mins
4,225 mi · 6,799 km
3
per week
Italy flag Olbia (OLB) – Italy 1 airline
BHX → OLB
3
per week
Poland flag Poznań (POZ) – Poland 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
780 mi · 1,256 km
3
per week
Greece flag Preveza/Lefkada (PVK) – Greece 1 airline
BHX → PVK
3
per week
Cabo Verde flag Rabil (BVC) – Cabo Verde 1 airline
6 hr 35 mins
2,762 mi · 4,445 km
3
per week
Greece flag Santorini Island (JTR) – Greece 1 airline
BHX → JTR
3
per week
Sweden flag Stockholm (ARN) – Sweden 1 airline
BHX → ARN
3
per week
Romania flag Suceava (SCV) – Romania 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,280 mi · 2,060 km
3
per week
Albania flag Tirana (TIA) – Albania 1 airline
BHX → TIA
3
per week
Italy flag Venice (VCE) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
797 mi · 1,283 km
3
per week
Croatia flag Zadar (ZAD) – Croatia 1 airline
BHX → ZAD
3
per week
Türkiye flag Bodrum (BJV) – Türkiye 1 airline
BHX → BJV
2
per week
United Kingdom flag Derry City (LDY) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
284 mi · 458 km
2
per week
Cabo Verde flag Espargos (SID) – Cabo Verde 1 airline
6 hr 30 mins
2,724 mi · 4,384 km
2
per week
United Kingdom flag Farnborough (FAB) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
BHX → FAB
2
per week
Portugal flag Funchal (FNC) – Portugal 1 airline
4 hr 20 mins
1,557 mi · 2,506 km
2
per week
United Kingdom flag Inverness (INV) – United Kingdom 1 airline
BHX → INV
2
per week
Spain flag Jerez de la Forntera (XRY) – Spain 1 airline
BHX → XRY
2
per week
Greece flag Kavala (KVA) – Greece 1 airline
BHX → KVA
2
per week
United Kingdom flag London (LTN) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
BHX → LTN
2
per week
United Kingdom flag London (STN) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
93 mi · 149 km
2
per week
Italy flag Milan (LIN) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
695 mi · 1,118 km
2
per week
Jamaica flag Montego Bay (MBJ) – Jamaica 1 airline
10 hr 5 mins
4,633 mi · 7,456 km
2
per week
France flag Perpignan/Rivesaltes (PGF) – France 1 airline
BHX → PGF
2
per week
Czechia flag Prague (PRG) – Czechia 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
709 mi · 1,141 km
2
per week
Spain flag Santander (SDR) – Spain 1 airline
BHX → SDR
2
per week
Bulgaria flag Sofia (SOF) – Bulgaria 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,343 mi · 2,161 km
2
per week
Jersey flag St Helier (JER) – Jersey 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
225 mi · 362 km
2
per week
United Kingdom flag St. Athan (DGX) – United Kingdom 1 airline
BHX → DGX
2
per week
Montenegro flag Tivat (TIV) – Montenegro 1 airline
BHX → TIV
2
per week
France flag Toulouse (TLS) – France 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
626 mi · 1,008 km
2
per week
Italy flag Treviso (TSF) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
785 mi · 1,263 km
2
per week
Azerbaijan flag Baku (GYD) – Azerbaijan 1 airline
5 hr 50 mins
2,539 mi · 4,086 km
1
per week
Mexico flag Cancún (CUN) – Mexico 1 airline
10 hr 30 mins
4,875 mi · 7,845 km
1
per week
Italy flag Catania (CTA) – Italy 1 airline
BHX → CTA
1
per week
Germany flag Dortmund (DTM) – Germany 1 airline
BHX → DTM
1
per week
United Kingdom flag Dundee (DND) – United Kingdom 1 airline
BHX → DND
1
per week
United Kingdom flag Exeter (EXT) – United Kingdom 1 airline
BHX → EXT
1
per week
Japan flag Fussa (OKO) – Japan 1 airline
BHX → OKO
1
per week
United Kingdom flag Glasgow (PIK) – United Kingdom 1 airline
BHX → PIK
1
per week
Austria flag Innsbruck (INN) – Austria 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
683 mi · 1,100 km
1
per week
United Kingdom flag Leeds (LBA) – United Kingdom 1 airline
BHX → LBA
1
per week
United Kingdom flag Liverpool (LPL) – United Kingdom 1 airline
BHX → LPL
1
per week
Poland flag Łódź (LCJ) – Poland 1 airline
BHX → LCJ
1
per week
United Kingdom flag London (NHT) – United Kingdom 1 airline
BHX → NHT
1
per week
United Kingdom flag London (BQH) – United Kingdom 1 airline
BHX → BQH
1
per week
Luxembourg flag Luxembourg (LUX) – Luxembourg 1 airline
BHX → LUX
1
per week
Greece flag Mytilene (MJT) – Greece 1 airline
BHX → MJT
1
per week
Italy flag Palermo (PMO) – Italy 1 airline
BHX → PMO
1
per week
Dominican Republic flag Punta Cana (PUJ) – Dominican Republic 1 airline
9 hr 20 mins
4,229 mi · 6,805 km
1
per week
Austria flag Salzburg (SZG) – Austria 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
727 mi · 1,170 km
1
per week
Greece flag Samos Island (SMI) – Greece 1 airline
BHX → SMI
1
per week

Route and destination data updated July 16, 2026.

Birmingham Airport is served by 51 airlines, with Jet2 in the lead at 24% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 61% of routes. 39 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 38 airlines operate international routes, compared with 18 airlines serving domestic routes. TUI Airways is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Cancún with a flight time of 10 hrs 30 mins.

Jet2 (59 routes)
Ryanair (47 routes)
TUI Airways (44 routes)
easyJet (38 routes)
Wizz Air Malta (4 routes)
Sun Express (3 routes)
Ryanair UK (3 routes)
Aer Lingus (2 routes)
Lufthansa (2 routes)
Loganair (2 routes)
Air India (2 routes)
REV (2 routes)
EAI (1 routes)
SKV (1 routes)
KLM (1 routes)
Air France (1 routes)
AlbaStar (1 routes)
Flexjet (1 routes)
Sky Taxi (1 routes)
Klasjet (1 routes)
Corendon Air (1 routes)
Vueling (1 routes)
EMC (1 routes)
Turkish Airlines (1 routes)
Eurowings (1 routes)
SUZ (1 routes)
West Atlantic UK (1 routes)
Pantanal Linhas Aereas (1 routes)
SWISS (1 routes)
Emirates (1 routes)
Pegasus (1 routes)
Aurigny Air Services (1 routes)
Star Air A/S (1 routes)
Qatar Airways (1 routes)
NetJets Europe (1 routes)
SAS (1 routes)
VJH (1 routes)
Abelag Aviation (1 routes)
Air Charter Scotland (1 routes)
Excellent Air (1 routes)
Solarius Aviation (1 routes)
Titan Airways (1 routes)
VOR (1 routes)
Silk Way West (1 routes)
PVD (1 routes)
PGC (1 routes)
National Airlines (1 routes)
SRD (1 routes)
Smart Jet (1 routes)
SJI (1 routes)
Luxembourg Air Ambulance (1 routes)

Birmingham Airport provides direct service to 41 countries across four continents. The route network is 13% domestic and 87% international. Spain is the primary international destination.

Spain - 41/day
United Kingdom - 20/day
Ireland - 18/day
Greece - 15/day
Türkiye - 11/day
France - 9/day
Germany - 8/day
Italy - 8/day
Netherlands - 6/day
Portugal - 6/day
Cyprus - 4/day
Poland - 3/day
Malta - 2/day
Romania - 2/day
Morocco - 2/day
Switzerland - 2/day
Denmark - 2/day
Croatia - 2/day
Egypt - 2/day
United Arab Emirates - 1/day
Guernsey - 1/day
Hungary - 1/day
Qatar - 1/day
Tunisia - 1/day
Isle of Man - 1/day
India - 1/day
Bulgaria - 1/day
Cabo Verde - 1/day
Gibraltar - 0/day
Sweden - 0/day
Albania - 0/day
Jamaica - 0/day
Czechia - 0/day
Jersey - 0/day
Montenegro - 0/day
Azerbaijan - 0/day
Mexico - 0/day
Japan - 0/day
Austria - 0/day
Luxembourg - 0/day
Dominican Republic - 0/day

Delays

Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
6 min late
1 min (-19.2%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
1 min late
4 min (-78%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (24 hour total)

Jul 20

2026

15:00 - 16:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

14:00 - 15:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

13:00 - 14:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

07:00 - 08:00

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

06:00 - 07:00

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

04:00 - 05:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

03:00 - 04:00

Departure
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

02:00 - 03:00

Departure
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
Arrival
16 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

00:00 - 01:00

Departure
Arrival
14 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

21:00 - 22:00

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

18:00 - 19:00

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

17:00 - 18:00

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

16:00 - 17:00

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
7 min late
1 min (+12%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
5 min late
4 min (+317.7%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
17 flights (7 day total)

Jul 19

2026

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
2

Jul 18

2026

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
8 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 17

2026

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
5

Jul 16

2026

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
6 min late
Cancelled
2

Jul 15

2026

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
6

Jul 14

2026

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 13

2026

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
2
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
6 min late
1 min (-8.1%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
4 min late
2 min (+88.3%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
41 flights (30 day total)

Jul 19

2026

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
2

Jul 18

2026

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
8 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 17

2026

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
5

Jul 16

2026

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
6 min late
Cancelled
2

Jul 15

2026

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
6

Jul 14

2026

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 13

2026

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
2

Jul 12

2026

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
2

Jul 11

2026

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
4

Jul 10

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
2

Jul 9

2026

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
2

Jul 8

2026

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 4

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
26 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 2

2026

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
2

Jul 1

2026

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
2

Jun 30

2026

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 29

2026

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 28

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
6 min late
Cancelled
4

Jun 27

2026

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 26

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
2

Jun 25

2026

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jun 24

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
2

Jun 23

2026

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 22

2026

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 21

2026

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 20

2026

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
2

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#178 (176 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#91 (139 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
10,033 ft 3,058 m 151 ft 46 m Asphalt
10,033 ft 3,058 m 151 ft 46 m Asphalt

Runway Length

18 aircraft cannot operate at Birmingham Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 10,033 ft (3,058 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.

Aircraft Takeoff Landing
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft 3,126 m 8,999 ft 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft 3,139 m 6,949 ft 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft 3,140 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,397 ft 3,169 m 5,699 ft 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft 3,190 m 7,999 ft 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft 3,190 m 8,793 ft 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,299 ft 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,234 ft 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft 3,230 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft 3,246 m 6,168 ft 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,919 ft 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,890 ft 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft 3,320 m 7,136 ft 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft 3,429 m 7,218 ft 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft 3,500 m 10,827 ft 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft 3,505 m 5,909 ft 1,801 m

Operational Context

Birmingham (IATA: BHX) operates around 176 flights per day to 139 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 18 domestic and 121 international routes, with Jet2 as the leading carrier and Dublin currently the busiest connection. From BHX, passengers can reach 41 countries across 4 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,058 m (10,033 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

Birmingham is a major airport for the West Midlands and functions primarily as a point-to-point airport with a broad mix of domestic and international services. Its route network is weighted heavily toward short- and medium-haul flying, with only limited long-haul scheduled service compared with larger UK hubs.

The airport is served by a wide range of carriers, including low-cost, leisure, and network airlines. This mix supports both business and leisure demand, with international destinations forming the core of the schedule and a smaller set of domestic routes providing links to other parts of the United Kingdom.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

Passenger handling at Birmingham is centered on a single main passenger terminal complex, with departures and arrivals managed within a compact airport layout. The terminal system is organized to handle both domestic and international traffic, with separate processing areas used as needed for check-in, security, and border control.

The airport layout is designed to keep transfers within the passenger flow straightforward, although it is not primarily a connecting hub. Facilities are arranged to serve a largely origin-and-destination market, with passengers generally using the terminal for short-stay departures, arrivals, and same-day travel.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Single main passenger terminal complex
  • Domestic and international processing
  • Centralized check-in and security areas
  • Arrivals and departures handled in the same airport system

Passenger-facing facilities include the standard services expected at a major UK airport, with retail, seating, and passenger service points distributed through the terminal. The airport also provides assistance and airport information resources for travelers needing guidance on facilities or connections. More details are available through the airport’s official terminal and passenger information pages.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Retail concessions
  • Food and beverage outlets
  • Passenger information services
  • Special assistance services
  • Waiting and seating areas

Airport Lounges

Birmingham has lounge options for eligible premium passengers and for travelers who use paid entry where available. Lounge access is typically based on airline class, frequent flyer status, or independent entry arrangements, depending on the lounge and operating rules.

Notable lounges include:

  • Aspire Lounge
  • No1 Lounge

Dining and Food Options

The airport offers a mix of quick-service dining, coffee and snack outlets, and sit-down food options across the passenger terminal. The overall offering is typical of a major UK airport, with brands and concession types aimed at short dwell times before departure and arrival connections.

Common dining options include:

  • Coffee shops
  • Quick-service restaurants
  • Bars
  • Sandwich and snack outlets

Public Transport and Parking

Birmingham is linked to the city by rail and road, with the airport’s transport access centered on the nearby Birmingham International rail station and airport transfer connections. The airport’s official transport information page provides current access details for rail, bus, taxi, and other onward options through its Getting to the airport guidance.

The airport’s location in the West Midlands gives it access to Birmingham and a wider regional catchment, with strong road connections for travelers coming from across central England. Taxis and pre-booked private hire services are also commonly used for direct access to the terminal.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Train
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Private car
  • Pre-booked transfer services

Parking is available in multiple on-airport products suited to short stays, longer trips, and terminal-adjacent access. Official parking options and current product details are published on the airport’s parking information page.

Parking options include:

  • Short-stay parking
  • Long-stay parking
  • Terminal-adjacent parking
  • Pre-booked parking products

Runways and Operations

The airport has a single runway system with one main runway, supporting a wide range of narrow-body and wide-body operations within published operational limits. The runway length allows scheduled short-haul traffic as well as selected longer-range services.

Operationally, Birmingham handles a substantial volume of commercial traffic for the region and is configured for mixed airline operations rather than a banked hub structure. The airport’s route profile is dominated by short- and medium-haul services, which is consistent with its role as a major regional airport.

The runway system includes:

  • One main runway
  • A 3,058 m runway length
  • Commercial passenger operations
  • Operations suitable for narrow-body and selected wide-body aircraft

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

Birmingham is an important airport for the West Midlands and serves as a major regional gateway for both domestic and international travel. Its traffic profile reflects a strong leisure and short-haul market, along with business travel demand from one of the United Kingdom’s largest metropolitan areas.

The airport is not primarily used as a long-haul connecting hub, but it does support a broad point-to-point network across Europe and beyond. That makes it relevant for local passengers traveling directly to overseas destinations as well as for visitors and business travelers moving through the region.

The airport’s role includes:

  • Major regional gateway
  • Point-to-point airport
  • Domestic and international traffic
  • Short-haul and medium-haul focus
  • Business and leisure demand

Location and Catchment Area

The airport is located to the east of Birmingham city center and serves the wider West Midlands metropolitan area. Its catchment extends across central England, including surrounding cities and towns that can access the airport by road or rail.

Its position gives it a practical role for travelers who do not need to route via larger London airports. The airport also draws passengers from a broader regional market because of its relatively central location in England.

The airport serves:

  • Birmingham city area
  • The West Midlands
  • Central England
  • Regional business travelers
  • Leisure travelers from surrounding counties

Hotels Near the Airport

Hotels near the airport are useful for early departures, late arrivals, overnight stays, and business travel. Options close to the terminal area are particularly convenient for passengers with short turnaround times or irregular flight schedules.

Notable nearby hotels include:

  • Novotel Birmingham Airport
  • ibis Birmingham Airport - NEC
  • Hilton Birmingham Metropole

Airport History

Birmingham Airport began as a municipal airport developed to serve the city and the surrounding region. Its early role was shaped by the growth of civil aviation in the West Midlands and by the need for an airport that could support both local business travel and wider passenger demand.

The airport expanded significantly over the postwar period as commercial aviation grew in the United Kingdom. Runway and terminal development supported increasing scheduled services, and the airport gradually evolved from a regional airfield into a major commercial airport with a wider domestic and international route base.

Further modernization brought larger terminal facilities and improved airside infrastructure to match changing airline and passenger requirements. As aircraft and route structures developed, the airport adapted to stronger short-haul European demand and a more varied airline mix.

In its current form, Birmingham operates as a major regional airport with a strong point-to-point emphasis and a broad catchment across central England. Its history reflects a steady transition from local civil aviation facility to one of the United Kingdom’s most important outside London.

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