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
184
Busiest route
Dublin
Top airline
Jet2

Birmingham Airport averages 184 flights per day to 139 destinations, with 13 domestic routes and 126 international routes. A total of 43 airlines operate at BHX, led by Jet2. This airport provides direct service to 42 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: August 30, 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 Nottingham.

Ireland flag Dublin (DUB) – Ireland 3 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
8
per day
United Kingdom flag Belfast (BHD) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
226 mi · 363 km
7
per day
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 3 airlines
1 hr 20 mins
275 mi · 442 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
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 3 airlines
1 hr 30 mins
303 mi · 488 km
5
per day
Türkiye flag Antalya (AYT) – Türkiye 5 airlines
4 hr 40 mins
1,902 mi · 3,060 km
4
per day
Portugal flag Faro (FAO) – Portugal 3 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,109 mi · 1,784 km
4
per day
Spain flag Barcelona (BCN) – Spain 4 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
791 mi · 1,274 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 Dalaman (DLM) – Türkiye 4 airlines
4 hr 30 mins
1,833 mi · 2,950 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
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,618 mi · 2,604 km
3
per day
United Kingdom flag Edinburgh (EDI) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
250 mi · 403 km
3
per day
Spain flag Ibiza (IBZ) – Spain 4 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
950 mi · 1,529 km
3
per day
Greece flag Rodes Island (RHO) – Greece 4 airlines
4 hr 30 mins
1,821 mi · 2,931 km
3
per day
Greece flag Kerkyra Island (CFU) – Greece 4 airlines
—
BHX → CFU
3
per day
United Kingdom flag Aberdeen (ABZ) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
329 mi · 529 km
3
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Dubai (DXB) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
7 hr 30 mins
3,482 mi · 5,603 km
3
per day
Italy flag Rome (FCO) – Italy 4 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
984 mi · 1,583 km
3
per day
United Kingdom flag Glasgow (GLA) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
260 mi · 418 km
2
per day
Spain flag Lanzarote (ACE) – Spain 4 airlines
4 hr 40 mins
1,734 mi · 2,790 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
4 hr 25 mins
1,769 mi · 2,847 km
2
per day
Spain flag Menorca (MAH) – Spain 2 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
915 mi · 1,472 km
2
per day
Spain flag Fuerteventura (FUE) – Spain 4 airlines
4 hr 45 mins
1,771 mi · 2,850 km
2
per day
Cyprus flag Larnarca (LCA) – Cyprus 3 airlines
5 hr 0 mins
2,112 mi · 3,399 km
2
per day
Germany flag Düsseldorf (DUS) – Germany 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
372 mi · 598 km
2
per day
Greece flag Zakynthos Island (ZTH) – Greece 2 airlines
—
BHX → ZTH
2
per day
Romania flag Bucharest (OTP) – Romania 2 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,375 mi · 2,213 km
2
per day
Greece flag Kos Island (KGS) – Greece 2 airlines
—
BHX → KGS
2
per day
Poland flag Kraków (KRK) – Poland 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
942 mi · 1,515 km
2
per day
Malta flag Luqa (MLA) – Malta 4 airlines
3 hr 45 mins
1,394 mi · 2,243 km
1
per day
Cyprus flag Paphos (PFO) – Cyprus 3 airlines
4 hr 55 mins
2,075 mi · 3,340 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
1
per day
Morocco flag Marrakech (RAK) – Morocco 4 airlines
4 hr 5 mins
1,475 mi · 2,373 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
Switzerland flag Zurich (ZRH) – Switzerland 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
572 mi · 921 km
1
per day
France flag Paris–Beauvais (BVA) – France 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
267 mi · 429 km
1
per day
Germany flag Berlin (BER) – Germany 2 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
641 mi · 1,032 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 Girona (GRO) – Spain 3 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
759 mi · 1,221 km
1
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (SAW) – Türkiye 1 airline
4 hr 10 mins
1,657 mi · 2,666 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
Isle of Man flag Castletown (IOM) – Isle of Man 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
164 mi · 263 km
1
per day
Denmark flag Copenhagen (CPH) – Denmark 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
623 mi · 1,002 km
1
per day
Tunisia flag Enfidha (NBE) – Tunisia 2 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,278 mi · 2,057 km
1
per day
Switzerland flag Geneva (GVA) – Switzerland 3 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
556 mi · 894 km
1
per day
Portugal flag Lisbon (LIS) – Portugal 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,009 mi · 1,623 km
1
per day
Spain flag Madrid (MAD) – Spain 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
831 mi · 1,337 km
1
per day
Italy flag Verona (VRN) – Italy 2 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
751 mi · 1,209 km
1
per day
Croatia flag Dubrovnik (DBV) – Croatia 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,151 mi · 1,853 km
6
per week
Greece flag Kefallinia Island (EFL) – Greece 2 airlines
—
BHX → EFL
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
Bulgaria flag Burgas (BOJ) – Bulgaria 2 airlines
—
BHX → BOJ
5
per week
Egypt flag Hurghada (HRG) – Egypt 2 airlines
5 hr 50 mins
2,526 mi · 4,065 km
5
per week
Italy flag Nápoli (NAP) – Italy 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,098 mi · 1,768 km
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
Ireland flag Cork (ORK) – Ireland 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
289 mi · 465 km
4
per week
Türkiye flag İzmir (ADB) – Türkiye 2 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,692 mi · 2,723 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
2 hr 25 mins
734 mi · 1,181 km
4
per week
Italy flag Pisa (PSA) – Italy 2 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
823 mi · 1,325 km
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
Jersey flag St Helier (JER) – Jersey 3 airlines
1 hr 30 mins
225 mi · 362 km
4
per week
Greece flag Thessaloniki (SKG) – Greece 2 airlines
3 hr 45 mins
1,425 mi · 2,293 km
4
per week
Spain flag Valencia (VLC) – Spain 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
898 mi · 1,445 km
4
per week
Spain flag Almería (LEI) – Spain 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,079 mi · 1,736 km
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
Mexico flag Cancún (CUN) – Mexico 1 airline
10 hr 30 mins
4,875 mi · 7,845 km
3
per week
Ireland flag Charleston (NOC) – Ireland 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
309 mi · 498 km
3
per week
Romania flag Craiova (CRA) – Romania 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,294 mi · 2,083 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
2 hr 55 mins
958 mi · 1,542 km
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
2 hr 45 mins
902 mi · 1,452 km
3
per week
Albania flag Tirana (TIA) – Albania 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,260 mi · 2,027 km
3
per week
Montenegro flag Tivat (TIV) – Montenegro 1 airline
—
BHX → TIV
3
per week
France flag Toulouse (TLS) – France 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
626 mi · 1,008 km
3
per week
Italy flag Venice (VCE) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
797 mi · 1,283 km
3
per week
Poland flag Warsaw (WMI) – Poland 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
939 mi · 1,512 km
3
per week
Croatia flag Zadar (ZAD) – Croatia 1 airline
—
BHX → ZAD
3
per week
Greece flag Athens (ATH) – Greece 1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,589 mi · 2,557 km
2
per week
Türkiye flag Bodrum (BJV) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
BHX → BJV
2
per week
United Kingdom flag Bristol (BRS) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 15 mins
85 mi · 136 km
2
per week
Italy flag Catania (CTA) – Italy 1 airline
—
BHX → CTA
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
Portugal flag Funchal (FNC) – Portugal 1 airline
4 hr 20 mins
1,557 mi · 2,506 km
2
per week
United Kingdom flag Glasgow (PIK) – United Kingdom 1 airline
—
BHX → PIK
2
per week
United Kingdom flag Inverness (INV) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
363 mi · 584 km
2
per week
Spain flag Jerez de la Forntera (XRY) – Spain 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,105 mi · 1,779 km
2
per week
Greece flag Kavala (KVA) – Greece 1 airline
—
BHX → KVA
2
per week
Poland flag Łódź (LCJ) – Poland 1 airline
—
BHX → LCJ
2
per week
United Kingdom flag London (LTN) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
—
BHX → LTN
2
per week
Jamaica flag Montego Bay (MBJ) – Jamaica 1 airline
10 hr 5 mins
4,633 mi · 7,456 km
2
per week
Greece flag Mytilene (MJT) – Greece 1 airline
—
BHX → MJT
2
per week
United Kingdom flag Nottingham (EMA) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
31 mi · 51 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
Dominican Republic flag Punta Cana (PUJ) – Dominican Republic 1 airline
9 hr 20 mins
4,229 mi · 6,805 km
2
per week
Spain flag Santander (SDR) – Spain 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
631 mi · 1,015 km
2
per week
Bulgaria flag Sofia (SOF) – Bulgaria 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,343 mi · 2,161 km
2
per week
Romania flag Suceava (SCV) – Romania 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,280 mi · 2,060 km
2
per week
Slovakia flag Bratislava (BTS) – Slovakia 1 airline
—
BHX → BTS
1
per week
United States of America flag Houston (IAH) – United States of America 1 airline
—
BHX → IAH
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 London (BQH) – United Kingdom 1 airline
—
BHX → BQH
1
per week
France flag Lyon (LYS) – France 1 airline
—
BHX → LYS
1
per week
United Kingdom flag Manchester (MAN) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
66 mi · 106 km
1
per week
Italy flag Milan (LIN) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
695 mi · 1,118 km
1
per week
Germany flag Mönchengladbach (MGL) – Germany 1 airline
—
BHX → MGL
1
per week
Italy flag Palermo (PMO) – Italy 1 airline
—
BHX → PMO
1
per week
France flag Paris (LBG) – France 1 airline
—
BHX → LBG
1
per week
Iceland flag Reykjavik (RKV) – Iceland 1 airline
—
BHX → RKV
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
Sweden flag Stockholm (BMA) – Sweden 1 airline
—
BHX → BMA
1
per week
Estonia flag Tallinn (TLL) – Estonia 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,125 mi · 1,811 km
1
per week
France flag Tarbes/Lourdes/Pyrénées (LDE) – France 1 airline
—
BHX → LDE
1
per week
Italy flag Treviso (TSF) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
785 mi · 1,263 km
1
per week

Route and destination data updated August 30, 2026.

Birmingham Airport is served by 43 airlines, with Jet2 in the lead at 23% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 62% of routes. 30 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 40 airlines operate international routes, compared with seven 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 (56 routes)
Ryanair (47 routes)
TUI Airways (44 routes)
easyJet (39 routes)
Wizz Air Malta (4 routes)
Sun Express (3 routes)
Ryanair UK (3 routes)
REV (3 routes)
Aer Lingus (2 routes)
Lufthansa (2 routes)
Loganair (2 routes)
Air India (2 routes)
AIR X Charter (2 routes)
EAI (1 routes)
KLM (1 routes)
Silk Way West (1 routes)
Air France (1 routes)
AlbaStar (1 routes)
Corendon Air (1 routes)
Vueling (1 routes)
Turkish Airlines (1 routes)
BOO (1 routes)
SJI (1 routes)
Emirates (1 routes)
Eurowings (1 routes)
Aurigny Air Services (1 routes)
SWISS (1 routes)
Qatar Airways (1 routes)
Pegasus (1 routes)
Star Air A/S (1 routes)
SAS (1 routes)
EMC (1 routes)
SXN (1 routes)
JFU (1 routes)
NJU (1 routes)
VJH (1 routes)
BinAir (1 routes)
National Airlines (1 routes)
ELG (1 routes)
Excellent Air (1 routes)
Nolinor (1 routes)
SKV (1 routes)
Titan Airways (1 routes)

Birmingham Airport provides direct service to 42 countries across four continents. The route network is 9% domestic and 91% international. Spain is the primary international destination.

Spain - 43/day
United Kingdom - 21/day
Ireland - 17/day
Greece - 16/day
Türkiye - 13/day
France - 8/day
Germany - 8/day
Italy - 8/day
Netherlands - 6/day
Portugal - 6/day
United Arab Emirates - 3/day
Cyprus - 3/day
Poland - 3/day
Romania - 2/day
Morocco - 2/day
Switzerland - 2/day
Denmark - 2/day
Croatia - 2/day
Egypt - 2/day
Malta - 1/day
Guernsey - 1/day
Hungary - 1/day
Qatar - 1/day
Isle of Man - 1/day
Tunisia - 1/day
Bulgaria - 1/day
India - 1/day
Jersey - 1/day
Cabo Verde - 1/day
Sweden - 1/day
Mexico - 0/day
Gibraltar - 0/day
Albania - 0/day
Montenegro - 0/day
Jamaica - 0/day
Czechia - 0/day
Dominican Republic - 0/day
Slovakia - 0/day
United States of America - 0/day
Austria - 0/day
Iceland - 0/day
Estonia - 0/day

Delays

Worst Delays · Most Punctual · Most Cancellations · Live Delays
Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
4 min late
2 min (+145.5%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
on-time
1 min (-67%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (24 hour total)

Sep 5

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
13 min late
Cancelled
0

Sep 5

2026

00:00 - 01:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
13 min late
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

21:00 - 22:00

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

18:00 - 19:00

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

17:00 - 18:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

16:00 - 17:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

15:00 - 16:00

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

14:00 - 15:00

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

13:00 - 14:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

12:00 - 13:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

07:00 - 08:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
4 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 4

2026

04:00 - 05:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
4 min late
1 min (-23.9%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
3 min late
2 min (-43.5%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
1 flights (7 day total)

Sep 4

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 3

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
0

Sep 1

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 31

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 30

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
15 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 29

2026

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
1
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
6 min late
min (-6%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
3 min late
1 min (+31.8%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
9 flights (30 day total)

Sep 4

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 3

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
0

Sep 1

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 31

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 30

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
15 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 29

2026

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
1

Aug 28

2026

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
16 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
1

Aug 26

2026

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 25

2026

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 24

2026

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
2

Aug 23

2026

Departure
—
Arrival
18 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 22

2026

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 21

2026

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
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Aug 20

2026

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4 min late
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1 min late
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Aug 19

2026

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2 min late
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2 min late
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2026

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11 min late
Arrival
3 min late
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2026

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4 min late
Arrival
8 min late
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Aug 16

2026

Departure
2 min late
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2 min late
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Aug 15

2026

Departure
8 min late
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1 min late
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Aug 14

2026

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
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Aug 13

2026

Departure
4 min late
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5 min late
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Aug 12

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
1 min late
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Aug 11

2026

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
on-time
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Aug 10

2026

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
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Aug 9

2026

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
7 min late
Cancelled
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Aug 8

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
8 min late
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Aug 7

2026

Departure
10 min late
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on-time
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2026

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
0

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#170 (184 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#92 (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 184 flights per day to 139 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 13 domestic and 126 international routes, with Jet2 as the leading carrier and Dublin currently the busiest connection. From BHX, passengers can reach 42 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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