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Getting to Birmingham Airport - Rail, Coach, Bus & Taxi

Getting to Birmingham Airport is easily accessible and is served by National Express coaches, trains and by a network of taxi and bus services. It is also easy to drive to.

Bus and coaches to Birmingham Airport

Local bus services

Looking to catch a local bus from the airport to the city? You have 5 options:

• X1 (connecting Birmingham and Coventry)
• 966 (connecting Erdington and Solihull)
• 97/97A (Birmingham City Centre to Birmingham Airport – 24/7)
• 75/75A (connecting Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham International Station)
• 91 (connecting Chelmsley Wood and Birmingham International Station

Coach to Birmingham Airport

Megabus offer a wide range of destinations across the UK, with tickets from just £3! Visit the likes of London, Bristol, Southampton and Leeds for less than £15 when booked in advance online! However, do keep checking the prices as they can change!

National Express run a national fleet of coaches, serving many of the large cities across the UK. The National Express service serves both Birmingham Airport and the NEC Arena. One way tickets start at just £5 when purchased online, making it one of the cheaper ways to travel!

Train to Birmingham Airport

Birmingham International railway station is directly linked to the airport passenger Terminal by Air-Rail Link. The Air-Rail Link is free, operates regularly between 03:30 and 00:30, with the journey takes less than 2 minutes.

Birmingham Airport to the City Centre

To get from Birmingham Airport to the City Centre, it's a 10-15 minute journey from Birmingham International rail station to Birmingham New Street station.

There are plenty of trains running each hour during the day, with services from Virgin Trains, Arriva, National Rail and Cross Country .

Train times, cheapest fare finders and discounts on UK attractions can be found from thetrainline.com . Booking in advance can save you up to 43% as opposed to booking at the train station, so it's worth getting your tickets sorted online today!

Taxi to Birmingham Airport

Taxis are a great, hassle-free and convenient way to get to the airport. There are loads of taxi companies serving Birmingham Airport and the surrounding areas, many of which specialise in airport taxis and can offer great rates.

Find cheap airport taxis near you by checking out our Birmingham Airport Taxi Listings . The listings include contact details and a description of each company's services to help you book a taxi to suit your needs.

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Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Birmingham Airport is an international airport serving the Midlands area of England. It's located near Birmingham, Coventry and Leicester, and is generally used for flights heading to Europe and the rest of the U.K. While the airport is relatively small, it can get busy, especially over holidays. Found a short drive from central Birmingham, it's easy to access and fairly stress-free to navigate.

Airport Code, Location, and Contact Information

• Airport code:  BHX
• Location:  Birmingham Airport can be found in Bickenhill, 8 miles east of the Birmingham city center.
• Airport Website:  https://www.birminghamairport.co.uk/
• Flight Tracker:  https://www.birminghamairport.co.uk/arrivals-and-departures/
• Airport map:  Download the airport terminal map .
• Airport phone number:  +44 871 222 0072

Birmingham Airport is an international airport with one terminal, connecting travelers to other U.K. destinations, as well as Europe, the U.S., Asia, and the Middle East. It's often used by regional passengers heading to European holiday spots like France, Greece, and Spain. Numerous airlines fly into Birmingham—including British Airways, Lufthansa, and KLM—and many offer connecting flights through Europe to and from the U.S. The airport has good links to transportation, making it an ideal choice if you're visiting a destination in central England. 

Security is notoriously tight in all U.K. airports, including at Birmingham Airport. Be ready to fit all your carry-on liquids into a single plastic bag, which is provided before the security lines. Check your luggage if you have a lot of toiletries to avoid any hassle. Passengers will also need to remove shoes, belts, and jackets, and take any electronics out of bags. Arrive early if traveling during a busy period, like the summer holidays or over a bank holiday weekend.

There are several options for parking at Birmingham Airport, which vary based on distance from the terminal and by price. These include valet parking, multi-story parking garages with covered parking spots, and uncovered parking lots accessible via shuttle bus. The lots range from a one-minute walk to the main terminal to a 10-minute shuttle bus ride to reach the airport terminal, but all of the parking options are easily accessible for travelers.

All of Birmingham Airport's parking lots can be booked online in advance, which guarantees visitors a spot for their trip. Longer stays may be eligible for discounts of up to 70 percent. There is also a designated drop-off lot for those who are driving passengers to the airport. This lot allows stays of up to 20 minutes for free. Disabled parking is available in the valet lot, as well as in several of the other lots, and there are dedicated motorcycle spaces available in Car Park 1.

Birmingham Airport is only 8 miles from central Birmingham, which makes the drive relatively quick and painless. Insert the postcode  B26 3QJ into your Sat-Nav system or into Google Maps to find the best directions. Note that rush hour typically takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., so it's best to allow for extra time when heading to Birmingham Airport during those times.  

The airport serves other cities around the Midlands, including Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham, Leeds, Coventry, and Worcester. Birmingham Airport is located off the M24, a main highway that connects much of the Midlands. Your best bet is to use Google Maps or a Sat-Nav for clear directions to and from the airport.

Birmingham Airport has good connections to publication transportation. It is directly connected to Birmingham International Station by a free "Air-Rail Link" system, which takes approximately two minutes, and there are also buses and taxis available.

• Trains: Birmingham International Station connects Birmingham Airport with around 100 towns and cities throughout the U.K. Several train companies operate out of the station, including Avanti West Coast Trains, West Midlands Railway, Cross Country and Transport For Wales. Birmingham New Street station, in central Birmingham, is 10 minutes by direct train, with seven services per hour from Birmingham International Station. Trains to London operate out of Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham New Street. Use the Trainline website or app to search the best route.
• Buses: The Midlands' public transport, known as TfWM, operates several bus services from Birmingham Airport. The National Express WM buses connect the airport terminal with Birmingham City Centre, and also stop at Birmingham International Interchange. There are also long-distance coach services, operated by National Express and Megabus, that offer 120 daily services to 35 destinations around the U.K. Tickets can be purchased in advance or when boarding.
• Taxis and Ubers: Arrow Cars is the official private taxi service for Birmingham Airport and it is the only taxi company allowed to pick up and drop off on the terminal front. Cars can be booked in advance by phone or online, or via their mobile app, Arrow Cars Birmingham. Licensed black cabs are also available, all of which are wheelchair accessible. The taxi rank can be found outside the terminal and no prior booking is needed. Uber runs in Birmingham and visitors can book a car via the app upon arrival.

Birmingham Airport has a variety of food and drink options available to passengers, before and after security. There are several take-away restaurants in the terminals, as well as sit-down options for those who have more time. The airport notably has several restaurant before security, for those who have extra time or want to say goodbye to family and friends over a meal.

• Pret a Manger:  One of the most popular takeaway spots in the U.K., Pret a Manger has a great selection of to-go food like sandwiches, salads and pastries. They also have vegetarian selections, along with non-dairy milk options for coffee and tea.
• All Bar One:  All Bar One offers globally-inspired breakfast and lunch dishes in a bar setting. It's popular for cocktails and an expansive wine list, and it's a great pick for those on a longer layover. Birmingham Airport has two, one before security and one after security.
• Factory Bar and Kitchen: For a sit-down meal that is guaranteed to arrive with 13 minutes of ordering, head to Factory Bar and Kitchen, which serves three meals a day along with bar offerings. They also offer a dedicated children's menu.
• Bottega Prosecco Bar: Sit down for a glass of wine or Prosecco before your flight at Bottega, which also serves breakfast, cheese and cured meats, salads, and sandwiches.

There are some shopping options at Birmingham Airport, although it doesn't quite have the selection of bigger airports like Heathrow. World Duty Free can be found after security.

• WHSmith Books:  Found after security, WHSmith is a chain that sells books, magazines, and snacks, as well as Scottish and British souvenirs. WHSmith Books is a separate bookstore with lots of titles to pick from, as well as magazines and newspapers.
• Superdry: Superdry sells British-made clothing for men and women, with a Japanese and vintage American influence. It's a good spot to pick up a hoodie or accessory for the road.
• Rituals: Find your signature fragrance at Rituals, which sells scents and gifts for the body and home.
• Seacret: Seacret sells skincare made from ingredients taken from the Dead Sea.
• Next: Next is a British high street shop selling affordable men's and women's clothing. They also have a selection for kids.

Because Birmingham's city center is so close to the airport, it's easy to spend your layover exploring some of the popular attractions downtown. Take a train or taxi into the city center via Birmingham New Street station to explore its shopping or see one of the museums. Birmingham New Street has a left luggage service , in case you don't want to haul your bags around town. If you prefer to stay close, Birmingham Resorts World, a shopping and cinema complex, is adjacent to the airport.

For longer layovers, there are several nearby hotels. Book into the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Hotel ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport or Moxy Birmingham NEC for a nice overnight stay. The Genting Hotel , at Resorts World, is another good hotel, with a notable spa and a modern vibe.

There are five exclusive lounges at Birmingham Airport. These include the Emirates lounge, Aspire Lounge, Clubrooms, and No1 Lounges. Emirates lounge is for qualified passengers only, but travelers can pay to access Aspire, Clubrooms, and No1. All of the lounges offer free Wi-Fi, food, and drinks. FastTRACK passport control and FastTRACK security are also available for qualified passengers. Several of the paid lounges accept pre-bookings, which passengers can do on the Birmingham Aiport website .

Passengers can access free Wi-Fi at Birmingham Airport in 30-minute intervals while in the terminal. To access it, open your Internet browser and create a login. Free Wi-Fi is also available in the airport lounges. Charge your phone or laptop at one of the many outlets found both before security and throughout the departure lounge. Be sure to bring along an adapter if your device uses an American plug. 

Birmingham Airport Tips & Facts

• Keep the young ones entertained at Sky Zone , a free interactive play area open to all families. Parents can also download a coloring pack for kids ahead of travel.
• Book Express Security Lane to skip the queues after check-in, or opt for Premium Arrivals Fast Track to expedite your journey through passport control. Both can be booked in advance online.
• There are four water refill stations located after security. Look for the most convenient ones behind Bottega Prosecco Bar & Cafe and adjacent to the restrooms behind No1 Lounge.
• Those who want to watch the planes coming and going can head to the airport's Aircraft Viewing Area in Car Park 5. It's open 24 hours a day and has picnic benches and a great view of the runway. Note that cars parking in Car Park 5 will need to pay the hourly rates.

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Birmingham Airport Is Alabama's Biggest — Here's How to Navigate It With Ease

Everything you need to know about BHM — including where to find the best pre-flight barbecue — according to an Alabama-based travel editor.

Tracey Minkin is an award-winning writer and editor whose work has appeared in national and regional publications including Southern Living , Coastal Living , Travel + Leisure , Outside , Food & Wine , Men's Journal , Veranda , and many more.

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is not only an easy to navigate and recently modernized airport that’s just 10 minutes from downtown Birmingham, it also smells enticingly of barbecue from before sunrise to long after sunset (thanks to a beloved local barbecue restaurant just on the departures side of security).

Serving the thriving tourism, business, and healthcare hub of Birmingham, Alabama, as well as offering access to University of Alabama and other university campuses and vacation destinations including the Gulf Coast, Alabama’s largest airport is just the right size for easy use. Airport parking is steps from the single terminal, and its one security area serves three small concourses with decent shopping, eating, and drinking. Five major airlines fly in and out of BHM with more than 100 flights daily, to 23 cities.

Thanks to its $201.6 million modernization in 2014, the Birmingham airport features amenities that include dependable (and free) Wi-Fi, play spaces for children, private nursing and meditation rooms, and several striking pieces of public art including a long wall mural of native plants and a moving photographic tribute to deceased civil rights pioneer Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth (for whom the airport was named in 2008).

Where is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is located at 5900 Messer Airport Highway, in Birmingham, Alabama. Generally a 10-minute drive from downtown Birmingham, the airport is located near Interstates 59 and 20 east of the city. (Note: Expect significant traffic delays and rerouting through March 2020 at the 59/20 interchange in downtown Birmingham because of highway construction. This will most affect eastbound travelers coming to the airport. Go here for updates .) The airport is about 140 miles west of Atlanta, 105 miles south of Huntsville, AL, and just less than 300 miles north of the Alabama Gulf Coast.

How do I get to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is reached by car using major interstate highways ( get directions here ). Ground transportation options include limousine and shuttle services , taxi service, and Uber (rates from downtown start at $11). One mass transit bus route does include the Birmingham airport, but there are no dedicated public transportation services to the airport.

How many terminals are at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the largest airport in Alabama in terms of passenger traffic, but it’s still wonderfully small and easy to navigate with just one terminal of three concourses (A, B, and C). Baggage claim and ground transportation are on the lower level; airline desks, shops and restaurants, a single security checkpoint, and concourses and departure gates are all contained on the upper level.

Which airlines fly in and out of Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?

Five major airlines — American Airlines , Delta Air Lines , Frontier Airlines , Southwest Airlines , and United Airlines — fly to and from BHM to 23 cities. BHM has more than 100 flights daily, and processes more than 2.6 million passengers per year.

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Food and Facilities

The food and facilities at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) suit its small size. Four baggage carousels, vending machines, ATMs, a service animal relief area and a small Starbucks are on the lower level. (The lower level also features a fascinating photographic exhibit on the life and times of civil rights pioneer, the Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, for whom the airport was named in 2008.)

On the departure level, the pre-security area has ticketing and check-in facilities for five airlines, plus a Barber Motorsports-themed store that sells gifts, travel accessories, and brand merchandise from Barber. Also on the pre-security side of the airport, Starbucks sells coffee, pastries and snacks, and The Local Rustic Market features grab-and-go options.

When it comes to facilities, each of three concourses has a small but appropriate number of shops and restaurants, plus child play areas, nursing and meditation rooms, one ATM, and several major pieces of public art that feature Alabama’s history and natural environment.

One security area processes all users of the airport. On the departures side of security as part of Concourse B, an airy observation rotunda features floor-to-ceiling windows, rocking chairs and small tables and chairs. Directly across from security, Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q, a popular Birmingham-based chain, offers a menu of Southern dishes along with more traditional fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and bar service. A small grab-and-go outlet sits adjacent.

At the Concourse A/B intersection, a Hudson News (themed for Birmingham’s Alabama Theatre) sells the typical mix of gifts, snacks, travel accessories, and Alabama souvenirs (Roll Tide!). A small food-court-style area features Chick-Fil-A (a well-known Southern chain known for its chicken sandwiches and which is closed on Sundays) and The Great American Bagel, which offers bagels, sandwiches, and salads. This is also the location of the sole ATM on the departures level.

Concourse A features a CNN Newsstand outlet, a Starbucks, and Birmingham Brewhouse, which has a pub-style menu and features its own craft beers.

On Concourse B/C intersection, the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame shop sells collegiate merchandise so popular in this land of SEC football. A small food court area features Starbucks and Grounded in Birmingham, offering burgers, sandwiches, and salads.

On Concourse C, Ebony Newsstand sells gifts, travel accessories, and Ebony Magazine merchandise, and Talladega Grille offers tailgate-style food options and bar service in a NASCAR-themed environment.

The entire airport features free Wi-Fi (TheAuthorityLAN).

Car rentals at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Car rental facilities at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport are located on the ground level of the parking deck, which is also the same location for picking up and dropping off rental cars. The rental car facility features the following companies: Alamo , Avis , Budget , Dollar , Enterprise , Hertz , National , Payless , and Thrifty .

Parking at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Parking at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is very accessible to the terminal entrances, ample (5,000 spaces), easy to navigate, and affordable. Hourly parking is on Level 3 of the sole parking area—a covered deck—and costs $1/hour or $24/day. Daily parking is on Levels 2, and 4-7 of the same parking deck (some sections of certain levels are not covered) and costs $1/hour and $12/day. (Parking for oversized vehicles is available on Level 1.) An Economy Lot offers 700 spaces and the most affordable rate ($1/hour and $10/day) and features complimentary shuttle service to the terminal. Valet Parking services are located curbside at the upper level and cost $16.95 per day and should be reserved online in advance .

Hotels near Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

The hotels closest to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport are the Ramada by Wyndham Birmingham Airport and Holiday Inn Birmingham- Airport (1.5 miles away, with complimentary shuttle service from 4:20 a.m. through midnight daily). The Holiday Inn has been recently upgraded and is the best bet for an “airport location,” although the hotel’s immediate neighborhood does not provide much to do outside of the use of the hotel (rates start at $103.55).

Downtown Birmingham, just 10 minutes away (although note traffic delays and detours while Interstates 20/59 are under construction), has a broad variety of hotels that also allow for access to the city’s thriving arts and dining scene.

Things to do near Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

The good news about Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport being so close to downtown Birmingham (a 10-minute drive), is that it means a long layover can turn into a visit to a historic peanut seller, a civil rights walk , a few hours in the city’s beautiful museum of art, a platter of BBQ , hanging out at a local craft brewery, or a refreshing stroll through botanical gardens or the zoo . Birmingham is an area rich with smaller enclaves, so consider spending your time exploring areas like trendy Avondale or the boutique and café-rich villages of Mountain Brook (Crestline Village, Mountain Brook Village, and English Village). For a fascinating look at the mining and steel industries that created Birmingham, make a twin visit (if time allows) to Vulcan Park & Museum (which also has a breathtaking ridgetop view of downtown Birmingham) and the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark . (Note that some of these destinations are more than 10 minutes from BHM.)

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Outside of these hours: A courtesy bus is in operation. Please use bus stop C from the Airport Terminal and bus stop NB at the Train Station.

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In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Birmingham was found on the route from Chicago , at $80 one-way and $176 return. The most popular connection is from New York to Birmingham and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $295 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Birmingham, Alabama?

On average, a flight to birmingham, alabama costs $366. the cheapest price found on kayak in the last 2 weeks cost $93 and departed from chicago o'hare intl airport. the most popular routes on kayak are washington, d.c. to birmingham, alabama which costs $438 on average, and chicago to birmingham, alabama, which costs $431 on average., see prices from:, what is the cheapest day to fly to birmingham, based on kayak data, the cheapest day to fly to birmingham is tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $426. on the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is sunday, where prices are $521 on average., what is the cheapest month to fly to birmingham, alabama, the cheapest month for flights to birmingham, alabama is january, where tickets cost $453 on average for one-way flights. on the other hand, the most expensive months are november and may, where the average cost of tickets from the united states is $670 and $620 respectively. for return trips, the best month to travel is january with an average price of $397., what is the cheapest time of day to fly to birmingham, alabama, the cheapest time of day to fly to birmingham, alabama is generally in the morning, when flights cost $446 on average. the most expensive time of day to fly to birmingham, alabama is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $478., what is a good deal for flights to birmingham, alabama, if you’re looking for cheap airfare to birmingham, alabama, 25% of our users found tickets to birmingham, alabama for the following prices or less: from dallas/fort worth airport $152 one-way - $259 round-trip, from houston george bush intcntl airport $154 one-way - $287 round-trip, from chicago o'hare intl airport $174 one-way - $311 round-trip., how far in advance should i book a flight to birmingham, alabama, to get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. for the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 59 days before departure., which airlines fly to birmingham, in general from united states, american airlines, delta and southwest fly the most to birmingham. see the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to birmingham., which airline offers the most flights to birmingham, alabama, of the 4 airlines that fly to birmingham, alabama, american airlines offers the most flights, with around 256 per week, followed by delta with 119 flights per week., how long is the flight to birmingham, alabama, the duration of your flight to birmingham depends on your departure and arrival airports. obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. the most popular routes to birmingham on kayak are from miami , which takes 2h 00m, boston , which takes 4h 17m, new york , which takes 4h 33m, and san francisco , which takes 6h 13m., how many direct flights to birmingham, alabama are there each day, there are around 77 direct flights from within united states to birmingham, alabama every day. most flights depart in the morning, with 2:00 pm the most common departure time and 36% of flights departing in the morning., how many direct flights to birmingham, alabama are there each week, each week there are around 534 direct flights from within united states to birmingham, alabama. the most common day for departures is tuesday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day., how many long-haul flights are there to birmingham, alabama each week, there are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) flights to birmingham, alabama. instead, there are 534 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from dallas/fort worth airport., how many cities have direct flights to birmingham, alabama, from the united states, there are direct flights to birmingham, alabama from 15 cities. the city with the most direct flights is dallas/fort worth airport, with 98 direct flights each week., good to know, when to book flights to birmingham, faqs - booking birmingham flights, does birmingham-shuttlesworth international airport have lounges.

There are five lounges in Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport including the Aspire Lounge located after security near the Duty Free Store, the Emirates Lounge by Gates 40-68 on the North Pier, the No1 Lounge in the Departure lounge adjacent to the Next fashion store, Clubrooms close to Gate 54 and Aspire Lounge South next to Gate 1.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to the city center?

The airport is extremely close to the city center, just 7min away.

What amenities are there for business travelers at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?

In addition to the services provided at the number of airport lounges like free and unlimited Wi-Fi, charging facilities and quiet zones, there is the Regus Express meeting rooms and business facilities located in the Comet Building next to the main terminal. In addition, there are the Ramada by Wyndham Birmingham Airport, Quality Inn Airport Southeast and Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport if you need to organize a meeting. FlightSmart sends live flight updates straight to your phone while you work.

Are there handicap accessibility or services at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has a specially designated Changing Places toilet which doubles as a nursing space with an adjustable bench as well as a limited mobility toilet with a hoist system to lift a person from a wheelchair to the toilet. It can be found in the Departure Lounge by the WH Bookstore. Entry needs to be requested by airport staff by using the courtesy phone next to the facilities.

What shopping options are there at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport?

Want to get in a bit of shopping before you fly back home? Why not head on over to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame for all of your favorite sports gear? There is also Barber Motorsports for all your souvenir and travel accessory needs. Additionally, there are many newsstands in the airport that are ideal for picking up last-minute reading materials and snacks.

What hotels offer complimentary transport to and from the airport?

Looking to head straight to the hotel after your flight? Luckily for you, many hotels offer free airport pickup and drop-off. Some of the hotels offering such services include Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport, and Best Western Westley Hotel.

What facilities are available for families with children at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport?

Got the kids in tow on your flight to Birmingham? Then you will be happy to hear that there are three children’s play areas available at the airport. The “Kidzone” play areas offer a great opportunity for kids to get a bit of energy out before or after a flight. There are also nursing rooms and family restrooms located throughout the airport.

How do I get from the airport to downtown Birmingham?

Travelers looking to head into Birmingham from the airport will be best off taking a taxi, rental car, or a private shuttle from the airport, as public transportation isn’t particularly robust in Birmingham. However, if your heart is set on public transit, the airport is served by Route 20 of Birmingham’s public bus line.

How far is Birmingham from central Birmingham?

The distance between Birmingham and downtown Birmingham is 4 miles.

What is the name of Birmingham’s airport?

Birmingham is served by Birmingham, also commonly referred to as Birmingham. The airport code is BHM.

How much is a flight to Birmingham?

On average, a flight to Birmingham costs $366. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $93 and departed from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Birmingham?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Birmingham.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Birmingham?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Birmingham is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Birmingham?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Birmingham with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Birmingham?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Birmingham up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Birmingham

• Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Birmingham flight deals.
• Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is a unique arrival airport because it is a civil-military airport thus it has an interesting history dating back to World War II. In order to learn more about the airport's history check out the artwork displayed throughout the airport’s main terminal in Concourse B and grounds leaving the airport in addition to revolving collections of works throughout the terminal from local artists. An updated list can be found online.
• As Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is Birmingham’s only airport, there are a wide selection of air carriers to choose from including American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and United Airlines.
• To kill time while you are waiting for your baggage, your transport or maybe your rental car, check out Barber Motorsports located on the lower level near the baggage claim. Here you will find a display of automobiles and race memorabilia including driving gear and steering wheels from famous race cars.
• Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has been ranked on the list of the top 72 airports for the best food and drink so be sure to explore what the airport dining has to offer.
• A great option for families with kids is the Sky Zone, a free recreational zone targeting kids of all ages. The Sky Zone is located by Gate 55. Sky Zone features an interactive activity called Zoom where they are taken on a journey to become a Sky cadet and can explore activities around the airport using bar-codes, which is sure to keep them entertained no matter how long your wait is.
• Travelers looking to grab a bite to eat either before or after their flight to Birmingham will be pleased to hear that there are a number local dining establishments in the airport. Some of the popular restaurants in the airport include Talladega Grille, Jim’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q, and Birmingham Brewhouse.
• Feeling the need to center yourself before you fly? If so, head on over to the meditation room at the airport. After all, there’s no better way to de-stress before or after a flight than with a bit of meditation. The meditation room also doubles as a prayer room and is open to people of all faiths.
• If you have an hour or two to spare while you are at the airport, one option is to check out the Observation Deck. Located on the second floor of the airport, the Observation Deck provides a great space to have a picnic while enjoying the scenery and watching the planes taking off.
• Do you have a furry friend traveling along with you? Fortunately, there are two service animal relief areas to be found in the airport. The main relief area is located just outside of Door 4L of the lower level of the airport and it features a pleasant grassy area.
• Art fans are recommended to check out the various art exhibits in the airport, many of which were created by artists from Alabama. Additionally, the installations provide a great chance to take a peek at the local culture.

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The cabin stewart took care of my garment bag and then made sure I did not forget it on my way out. The stewardess gave me water after I missed the earlier service (I was asleep). I received good service overall.

Excellent service and prices. I was not award of inflight entertainment.

Both flights from NYC to SFO were delayed more than an hour. No wifi, no screens/movies etc. The crew was nice.

They gave me a seat with extra leg room. But they didn't offer me anything to drink, just because it was an hour flight

I had never flown Alaska before but I definitely will again . Their app is great and the staff was nice , the plane was clean and comfortable . I've been trying to think of something to complain about but I honestly cannot think of anything . And Alaska itself - wow! Such beauty everywhere out there

Plane delayed, emergency light on so we couldn’t board- further delayed, had to sit on run way for an hour for other plane priority

It was a great flight. The flight crew was very helpful and professional.

It was a great flight and the flight crew was very helpful and professional.

This was a short flight with many open seats. Overhead space is limited and there are no screens in the seat back. But overall the flight was comfortable and fast.

I missed my flight and was not able to rebook. I switched to jet blue for a same day flight. Both legs were cancelled. Unacceptable.

On 2 different flights the wifi was horrible and there was no drink or snack service.

Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

Flight was late. Club was full. Experience is exactly what I expected.

Carly the flight attendant was extremely helpful and very accommodating to passengers on the flight from what I noticed. Couldn't be more satisfied with the service and assistance from Delta's flight attendant, Thanks again Carly!!

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Inflight entertainment stopped working as we taxi to runway and never worked again until landing and taxi to gate. Grrrr

Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Boarding was a sh!t show. JFK BOARDING was awful. The agent called three sections at a time Clogging the area then yelling at people to not block the walk way. How are you going to call delta one , premium select and comfort plus at once and the yell at highest paying passengers. Need to do a lot better and the flight attendants in the galley need to understand that their voices travel. They were talking about others and everyone in the cabin heard them

Terrible. Flight was cancelled due to the weather in the east and sout east(florida). Did not get any compesation of any kind. According to them, it was not under their control so I lost all the money paid for the 2 fairs from Raleigh, NC to Orlando, Fl.

great flight. Pilot was communicative, flight attendants were excellent. Really nice experience except my tv didn’t work.

Overall, the flight was better than the flight I took to go to Florida, which had a bunch of problems. The crew is really nice and the plane was new so it had a small problem when we were on the runway, but the flight itself was great. They even made some time back up, which is always a good thing.

There were multiple delays but JetBlue tried to make the boarding and departure process as quick and efficient as possible. The crew was as detached from reality as could be, meaning: not very friendly and just doing things by the numbers.

I had back trouble prior to my flight and everyone was great about helping me.

40 minute delay before take off after boarding flight. Bright lights throughout night flight due Issues with light panels. In flight Entertainment nonfunctional

Everything was good except for deplaning in NY. Took way too long!!

Jet Blue keeps getting iit wrong. 4 hour mechanical delay followed by terrible boarding experience. This is my third horrific jet blue flight in 2024. I am going to try to avoid this loser in the sky

Delayed by almost an hour - I also noticed that all JetBlue flights departing from PBI were delayed yet the weather was perfect.

My experience with JetBlue was fantastic! The service was top-notch, the flight was smooth, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely fly with them again.

We waited to takeoff for about 1 hour delay for a 20 min flight.

Positive: Entertainment via phone on the short was great and my first time. Good food and wine and head phones for free. Negative: Seat hardly reclined on the long flight. Breakfast was an egg with a bun. No egg choices and rather have something sweet like bun/jam and Youghurt.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

The flight was canceled. Got rebooked to Chicago and when we arrived our luggage where to there. They were going to our original destination the day after. They would not deliver them to our house. We had to go pick them up.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Your app is impossible to use. I couldn't load it. Then i couldn't open it. When i finally got both those things done -with much help -then i couldn't open the app to install a credit card. The upshot was 4 flights without access to food or drink. When i first tried to download united app some company called starlier opened instead and i would up signing up for some 49 dollar a month music service which i still have not been able to cancel.

Delayed a day due to snow storm. Was upgraded. That kind of made up for significant delays from FLL to COS with no compensation or acknowledgement.

It was delayed several hours which delayed our connection in Denver. Not happy.

Ok, but comfort was lacking as the seats were way to small

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Late boarding to clean plane from previous flight; initial boarding announcement not loud enough; fantastic cabin attendant front of plane

Generally good but we were delayed almost two hours from the original time of purchase. The pilot claimed an internal issue then an external equipment issue that needed to be adddressed. He made up a lot of the time.

Re-checking our bags, the workers were not able to help us with boarding passes for the flight, told us to wait, then ignored us while they helped many other passengers. Until I got rude, they would have left us standing there, and even then they were very curt and dismissive in telling us where to get boarding passes printed. We made it to the gate just as they were starting to board passengers. It was just rude customer service.

Delayed abs delayed Gate crew giving poor info - we are definitely leaving at —- Ultimately to cancel flight after 4+ hours of delays Just cancel it earlier

The flight was excellent, provided that we had inclement weather. We departed earlier than scheduled and arrived early. There was a little turbulence, but nothing to be worried about.

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Delayed flight, few announcements with information, no comps, cluster f boarding because zones weren’t spread out and announced loud and repeatedly, staff did their job -nothing more nothing less, annoying kids were speaking and kicking the heck out of the back of my seat and parents weren’t willing to parent… so another typical day of air travel in the US.,

I don’t think the flight attendants are happy. They do not seem to be friendly or welcoming.

Flight was delayed until Next day as crew timed out

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Here are 14 of the cheapest places to fly to from Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is a travel hub for the Midlands – and one of the U.K.'s biggest (and busiest) airports.

As is also the case with Manchester (MAN) , there are loads of opportunities to nab cheap flights to Europe departing from Birmingham – thanks in particular to low-cost airlines easyJet , Ryanair and Wizz Air (who are responsible for most of these low fares).

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For this piece, we searched for all the return flights we could find on Skyscanner between the months of January 2023 and December 2023, with starting prices under £50. We looked for destinations that remained consistently affordable over the most months, and noted which destinations didn't skyrocket in price when these super-low fares started to vanish – keeping under or around £70 for a return trip.

Is this an exact science? Impossible! Flight prices constantly change, tools like Skyscanner are frequently updating, and it'd be tricky to factor in things like airline sales, flights that have yet to be released, etc. For fun, we cherrypicked a few destinations worthy of a special mention, too.

This guide is designed to be a bit of destination inspiration for planning a budget break from Birmingham. So, here's where you could jet off to...

Lisbon, Portugal

For six months of the year, we found return fares to the Lisbon (LIS) starting from £33 to £48, flying with easyJet or Ryanair, with three months of starting fares hovering around the £60s mark – meaning that it's relatively cheap to reach the colourful Portuguese capital over three quarters of the year.

Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to explore, as you could easily spend a week exploring museums and picturesque streets, riding the old tram, tasting local dishes such as fried cuttlefish and pastel de nata (essentially, egg custard-filled pastries), and climbing the surrounding hills to numerous miradouros (viewing points) for sweeping views of the city.

Save a day or two for mini trips to seaside hotspot Cascais, the city of Evora (home to the famous Chapel of Bones) or magical Sintra (known for the majestic, yellow Pena Palace castle).

In a surprise to no-one, destinations in Ireland were among the very cheapest we spotted for Birmingham, as they were from London and Manchester.

Dublin (DUB), in particular, had return fare prices starting from £18 to £46 overall 12 months of the next year, while Cork (ORK) showed starting prices from £22 to £45 over 10 months – all Ryanair. So, it's affordable to try pub-crawling and hurling-watching in fun, friendly Dublin, or gaol-exploring and restaurant-hopping on a chilled city break in Cork all year round.

Similarly, Knock (NOC) return fares from Ryanair started from £18 to £48 over six months of the year, with £52 and £65 starting fares spotted over a further four months. We also noticed £15 to £49 starting returns to Shannon (SNN) over five months of the year. Lovely.

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona (BCN) is a surprise addition to the list, as we clocked low Ryanair and Vueling starting return fares over 10 months of the year – from £35 to £49 over four months and £56 to £67 over six months.

The Catalonian city is packed with must-visit attractions, from shopping street La Rambla and the fascinating Picasso Museum, to the Antoni Gaudí-designed gems scattered across the city – including the pastel blue Casa Batlló, the many mosaic masterpieces forming Parc Güell, and La Sagrada Familia –a spectacular but famously unfinished church, due to be completed sometime in 2026 .

These are all well-trodden tourist trails, of course, but there's plenty more to fill your itinerary in Barcelona – you could try hiking the overlooking 521m-tall Tibidabo hill, getting a ticket to watch FC Barcelona play at Camp Nou (the largest football stadium in Europe), or chill at the city beach.

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Winter wonder: Warsaw, Poland

If you can bear Poland's frozen winter and cooler early spring temperatures, you shouldn't struggle too much to find a cheap flight to one of its cities from Birmingham.

We clocked numerous starting return fares under £50 (or just over) for Bydgoszcz (BZG), Gdansk (GDN), Krakow (KRK) and Wroclaw (WRO). Most intriguing were starting return fares for the Polish capital, Warsaw (WAW), ranging from £22 to £42 with Ryanair or Wizz Air over five months over the year – specifically January, February, March, April and October.

In Warsaw, expect historic sites in the UNESCO-listed Old Town, some dating back to the 13th century, others carefully restored after the Second World War – and memories of royalty past, in the Royal Castle Museum or the formerly regal Wilanów Palace (just a hop on the local metro away). Done that? Admire the ever-evolving architecture, hit the shops, stroll along the walkways lining the River Vistula, visit the Museum of Modern Art, or get to know the local gastronomy scene.

Bordeaux, France

Big news for wine lovers! Over seven months of the year, we found BHX to Bordeaux (BOD) return fares with Ryanair starting from £18 to £59.

A break in this southwestern French city offers strolls past pretty streets, Bordeaux Cathedral and Pont de Pierre bridge – perhaps wandering through the vast Place de la Bourse, admiring the Grosse Cloche (an 18th-century bell), or perusing the food market Marché des Capucins as you explore.

From buying wine at the market from local sellers and discovering wine history at the Cité du Vin museum (which reopens with a new permanent collection in February 2023) in the city itself or day-tripping further into the region of Bordeaux to enjoy ample wine-tasting opportunities and gorgeous vineyards tours, there's a lot to see, and do, and drink here if you enjoy a glass of red.

Verona, Italy

Rome, Florence, the Cinque Terre or the Amalfi Coast may spring to mind when you think of an Italian destination, but how about charming Verona (VRN) in northern Italy .

Perhaps a more affordable choice, as we managed to spot starting return fares from BHX varying from £27 to £40 over four months of the year, flying Ryanair, and a further four months varying from £53 to £62.

Known as the setting of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, visitors to Verona can indeed pay a visit to Juliet's House. The 13th-century home comes complete with a second-floor balcony that is said to have inspired the iconic scenes between the play's titular star-crossed lovers. If Shakespeare fails to interest, though, perhaps the abundance of Roman architecture and history will – from the Verona Arena amphitheatre to the Pont Pietra bridge, both dating back to the early 1st century.

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Edinburgh, Scotland

With few U.K. cities on this list, Edinburgh (EDI) deserves a mention. Return fares starting from £44 to £64 were found over seven months of the year, flying with easyJet. The one-hour, 10-minute flight from BHX to EDI certainly appeals if you consider that a Birmingham to Edinburgh train trip can take over five hours.

The time (and money) saved will come in handy, as there's so much to pack in on an Edinburgh trip. You could tour the National Museum of Scotland (for free), hit the shops along Princes Street and the Royal Mile, gaze at the Royal Botanic Garden greenery, or experience illusions at Camera Obscura. Overlooking the city centre is Edinburgh Castle, well worth a visit – and if panoramic views are what you're after, you could ascend Calton Hill (home to Nelson's Monument), walk up Blackford Hill or climb to Arthur's Seat.

Another Scottish getaway you could try is Glasgow (GLA), for which we found similar easyJet starting return fares, also over seven months.

Winter wonder: Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Wrap up warm in Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) in the Transylvania region of Romania that is if you're tempted by cheap starting return fares we spotted, from £25 to £48, during the winter/early spring months (January, February, March and April) – all flying with Wizz Air.

While the average maximum temperature in February is 3°C, you can certainly expect a low-key, relaxed city break even in the cold. Opt to enjoy leisurely café stops, visits to myriad churches, jaunt around the Alexandru Borza Botanic Garden or walk up hilly Cetățuia Park for the views at the top, or take your time exploring the major Central Park Simion Bărnuțiu.

To discover Transylvanian history, pay a visit to the Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania, or go underground at the fascinating Salina Turda salt mine. If that all sounds a bit too chill for your liking, there is plenty of nightlife to seek out in Cluj-Napoca. It is, after all, a popular university city.

Bergamo, Italy

Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) popped up with starting return fares from £27 to £49 over six months of the year, all with Ryanair – along with a few more in the £50s region. We also spotted another return fare for under £50, on a 10th month, flying to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) with easyJet.

So, you could cheaply fly to Milan at most points of the year, from MXP (the closer airport) or further-away BGY (about one hour by car). Italy's undisputed fashion capital and an easy city to traverse on foot (or tram), Milan is a city break staple – but, er, what about Bergamo? Its name is right there in the airport, after all, and it's much closer, just a 15-minute drive away.

In Bergamo, marvel at medieval buildings, the ornate design of the 12th-century Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, and Piazza Vecchia. The mountainous city is also surrounded by walls, called the Venetian Works of Defence, so impressive it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Stockholm, Sweden

Over eight months of the year, we found affordable starting return fares to Stockholm (ARN), flying Ryanair. Prices we saw ranged from £24 to £43 over four months around wintertime, rising to £62 to £71 as summer approached.

Luckily, the Swedish capital is a winner at any time of year, whether you're rocking thermals and snow boots or enjoying a wave of sunshine. There's something for every interest in each of the city's neighbourhoods, from cool Södermalm and cultural Normmalm to museum-crammed Djurgården. There's also the Old Town, Gamla Stan, for a look back at Sweden's past, plus palaces, theme parks, and gardens galore.

Highlights include Vasa Museum (home to the 17th-century ship of the same name, the only of its kind), the open-air museum Skansen, and the photography museum Fotografiska. Music fans, meanwhile, should dart straight to ABBA The Museum – an awesome time capsule and interactive tribute to the Eurovision icons (with nods to other influential Swedish pop stars).

Geneva, Switzerland

Over four months of the year, we found easyJet starting return fares to Geneva (GVA) ranging from £34 to £47, inching up to £50 to £70 over six more months.

Surprisingly affordable to fly to, it's wise not to expect cheap prices when you land, as this Swiss city is famously very expensive to visit. Still, if your budget allows, it's worth a visit for the dreamy, delicious chocolate alone – which you can sample in a number of chocolatiers.

Beyond sweets, Geneva is an attractive city buoyed by the glistening view of Lake Geneva and an impressive backdrop of the Alps and Mont Blanc. And there's a lot to do: take in lakeside Geneva Water Fountain, admire the design of Le Jardin Anglais, marvel at the 12th-century St Pierre Cathedral, or visit the Reformation Wall in Parc de Bastions. Geneva is also home to the Red Cross and the United Nations, among other international organisations.

Málaga, Spain

For the Andalusian gem Málaga (AGP), we spotted low fares over eight months of the year – with starting return prices from £31 to £40 over three months, and between £56 and £62 over five. In all cases, you'd typically be flying with Ryanair.

Málaga is versatile – there's something to suit most travel styles. If you chill in a hotel, lounge by the pool, knock back a few cocktails, and only venture out for beautiful beaches and buzzing nightlife, then that's certainly an option, as you've got the famous Costa del Sol at your fingertips.

If you want to admire art, you've got the Carmen Thyssen Museum (full of 19th-century Spanish works), the Picasso Museum (as the artist was born in Málaga), the Pompidou Centre (with its glass cube design), and Soho Málaga – a neighbourhood renowned for its plentiful street art. For history and architecture, head to the cathedral and the 11th-century Alcazaba Fortress.

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Belfast, Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's capital Belfast (BFS) appeared in TPG's guide to the cheapest destinations to fly to from MAN , and unsurprisingly it was one of the top destinations we spotted from BHX, too.

Flying with easyJet, we found return prices starting from £39 to £47 over four months of the year, with starting fares barely creeping up to £51 to £62 over a further six months. Essentially, it was pretty affordable to reach Belfast for most of the year.

So, what to do in Belfast? There's the Titanic Museum and Ulster Museum, of course, as two main attractions, as well as the opportunity to drive out to the UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway. There's also Belfast Castle to explore, maritime points of interest such as the HMS Caroline, Victorian-era St George's Market to browse, and quirkier finds like CS Lewis Square – which celebrates the famous author from Belfast, and his Chronicles of Narnia series with several impressive bronze statues.

Special mention: Santander, Spain

Last but not least is Santander (SDR). No, not the bright red bank you might find on U.K. high streets, but the city located along the Cantabrian coast in northern Spain.

It gets a special mention as we spotted particularly low starting return prices, flying Ryanair, from £17 to £20 over three months of the year, and a fourth month at £42. And it makes a nice change from the usual city break suspects, many of which do crop up in this list.

A favourite of Spain's historic royals, it's well worth taking a gander at the seafront Palacio de la Magdalena, before hitting the city's beautiful beaches. For a cracking sunset, you should then head to the clifftop lighthouse Centro de Arte Faro Cabo Mayor. Yet there is plenty to uncover in Santander, beyond Instagram-worthy views, from the stunning old library Biblioteca de Menéndez Pelayo, to the collection of ancient artefacts kept in the Prehistory and Archaeology Museum of Cantabria.

American Airlines flight diverted to Birmingham due to cracked windshield, airport confirms

An American Airlines flight diverted to Birmingham due to a cracked windshield, airport authorities have confirmed.

Kim Hunt of the Birmingham Airport Authority said the incident happened on Friday.

According to American Airlines, Flight 1285 originating from Austin and headed for Charlotte, was diverted to Birmingham,

There were no injuries reported.

“The flight landed safely and the aircraft was taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team,” American Airlines said in a statement. “We never want to disrupt our customers’ travel plans and apologize for the inconvenience.”

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New flights from Birmingham Airport have been started by easyJet

New flights from Birmingham Airport to Berlin have been started by easyJet.

The first flight was on Easter Sunday.

The route is now operating up to four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

On March 18 Birmingham Airport became easyJet’s first new base in the UK in more than a decade, creating 140 direct jobs for pilots and crew in the UK and supporting around 1,200 jobs in total.

The new route to Berlin is among 16 new routes that have launched following the base opening, including Alicante, Tenerife and Barcelona which are already operating as well as a year-round route to Sharm el Sheikh which starts on Tuesday, April 2.

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK country manager, said: “We are delighted to have launched our new service from Birmingham to Berlin today, providing our business and leisure customers in the Midlands with more choice and connectivity for a city break to Germany’s vibrant capital.

"This is one of 16 new routes we have launched from Birmingham as the new base is enabling us to unlock the opportunity of the strong demand which exists for both leisure and business travel, as well as further grow our share of the package holiday market.”

Tom Screen, aviation director at Birmingham Airport added: “The new Birmingham – Berlin service with easyJet is another stepping stone in the story of success for our partnership. It has been a fantastic year so far for Birmingham Airport and easyJet, with February seeing the 5millionth easyJet passenger fly through our airport, and more recently in March, the launch of easyJet’s three aircraft base at Birmingham opening.”

“All of this combined is great news for the Midlands region, as easyJet continues to grow its network and offer greater choice to our customers.”

EasyJet serves 21 UK airports offering 536 routes from the UK to 137 destinations in 29 countries across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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My family-of-5 missed out on dream £2,300 holiday thanks to ‘absolute chaos’ at airport…despite arriving 3 hours early

• James Halpin
• Published : 9:55, 4 Apr 2024
• Updated : 10:59, 5 Apr 2024
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A FAMILY-of-five missed out on their dream £2,300 holiday thanks to "absolute chaos" at the airport - leaving one man's kids in tears.

Sławomir Adamczyk, from Staffordshire , is demanding a refund after he claims an airport was too busy for his family to reach the flight.

Sławomir told StokeonTrentLive that the family were set to jet off from Birmingham International Airport to spend five sunny nights in the Spanish city of Malaga - before disaster struck.

The 42-year-old, his wife, and his children aged two, seven, and 15, arrived two hours and 55 minutes early, at 3.50am, for an Easter Sunday flight .

The family's luggage was checked in by 4.11am, but the hold-up began when the family tried to go through security.

Sławomir said that because of construction work, the only way for passengers to get to the security control area was by using just one lift.

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After the wait for that, he described security as "absolutely crazy" with staff calling passengers for certain flights in departure order.

He said: “My children were all in tears when this happened. A lot of people were shouting and kids were crying.

"It was absolutely crazy. When I looked behind, the whole area was filled up with people, everywhere was absolutely blocked.”

By the time they were able to pass through security and make it to the gate, he and his family were too late.

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He said 51 other passengers were also delayed: “They told us ‘Sorry guys, but they shut the door’.

"The people at Ryanair said nothing to us.”

The family then had to collect their luggage from the carousel and go to the customer service desk.

Sławomir said: “They had enough time to take our luggage out and put it on the carousels but not enough time to let us on board. We could have easily got on that plane.”

My children were all in tears when this happened. A lot of people were shouting and kids were crying Sławomir Adamczyk Ryanair Passenger

They then waited an hour and a half at the passenger desk, only to find out the plane was then delayed to 7.40am.

At the desk, the family were offered the next available flight which was three days later and that also came with a fee of £100.

He said: "I thought it was ridiculous, it is not even our fault and they’re trying to charge us again.”

Sławomir says he has now complained to Ryanair.

'SECURITY DELAY'

A spokesperson for Ryanair said: “Due to airport security delays at Birmingham Airport, Ryanair passengers were advised via email (30 Mar) to arrive at least 3 hours before their scheduled departure time.

"We regret that these airport security delays at Birmingham Airport, which are entirely out of our control, caused passengers to miss this flight from Birmingham to Malaga (31 Mar).”

It was absolutely crazy. When I looked behind, the whole area was filled up with people, everywhere was absolutely blocked Sławomir Adamczyk Ryanair Passenger

A spokesperson for Birmingham Airport said: “We are very sorry to hear about Sławomir and his family’s experience at Birmingham Airport.

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“We can confirm that his complaint is now with our Complaints Resolution Team, who are investigating further to identify the failing on the day.

"We have also reached out to Slawomir for further details.”

What happens if you miss your flight

MISSING a flight is one of the worst ways to start a holiday, with motorway crashes to forgotten passports some of the most common hold-ups.

However, all is not lost as some airlines will offer free rebooking if you want to get on the next flight, while others will only charge a small fee.

Ryanair offers a Missed Departure fee of £100, to book passengers onto the next available flight.

But there is a catch - you have to be at the ticket desk within one hour of your scheduled departure time.

If you're on a package holiday and your tour operator hasn't got you to the airport on time, it is their responsibility to move you onto the next available flight at their own expense.

Meanwhile, most travel insurance policies include missed flights - and should cover any expenses incurred booking new flights etc.

The maximum you can claim for missed flights is normally £1,000 - and you need to have a valid reason.

These can, but don't always, include public transport delays and car breakdowns or crashes. They don't include oversleeping, sorry.

Anyone who misses a flight can also reclaim their Air Passenger Duty tax. This can be up to £78 for an economy flight.

Passengers who  miss their outbound flight  are having their return journeys automatically cancelled due to a "no-show" clause.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has  advised passengers that they could even sue the airline  if they are not told about their cancelled return flight.

However, the success of the claim depends on several factors, such as the assistance offered by the airline or whether staff can waive any fees for cancelled flights.

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Birmingham Airport flights cancelled as Storm Kathleen causes travel chaos

Around 70 flights departing and arriving at UK airports have been cancelled

• 12:38, 6 APR 2024

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Multiple flights have been cancelled across the UK as Storm Kathleen brings strong winds to our shores. This includes Four Aer Lingus flights out of Birmingham Airport.

Two were due to Belfast City and two to Dublin, but they have been cancelled amid the weather warnings. Six flights due to arrive to Birmingham Airport from various places in Ireland were also cancelled this morning.

They are just a few of around 70 flights departing and arriving at UK airports before midday that have already been cancelled. It comes as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind today (Saturday, April 6).

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The warning covers the north-west and south-west of England and parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, from 8am to 10pm. A further yellow warning for wind has been issued for north-west Scotland on Sunday between 9am and 3pm, with gusts of up to 70mph expected again, according to the Met Office.

And temperatures could reach up to 22C in East Anglia on Saturday as warm air comes in from the continent. Met Office meteorologist Ellie Glaisyer said: "The storm is the reason we are seeing the warmer temperatures, because the location of the storm - situated out towards the west of the UK - is bringing a southerly wind across the UK.

"This is bringing those warmer temperatures from the continent, meaning we are likely to see temperatures reaching 22C."

The highest temperature of the year so far was 19.9C, recorded at the end of January at Achfary in north-west Scotland. Storm Kathleen is also expected to bring 50-60mph winds quite widely on Saturday, while some Irish Sea coastal regions will see gusts up to 70mph and large waves.

Winds of 56mph have hit the Isles of Scilly off the Cornish coast on Saturday morning, the forecaster said. P&O Ferries has cancelled the sailings between Larne in Northern Ireland and Cairnryan in Scotland until 4pm on Saturday due to the storm.

Meanwhile, Saturday evening's EPCR Challenge Cup rugby match between Edinburgh Rugby and Aviron Bayonnais has been moved to Scottish Gas Murrayfield from Hive Stadium due to the strong winds expected.

Ms Glaisyer added: "Almost anywhere is going to see above-average temperatures. Western parts of the UK are likely to see temperatures of 15 or 16C. However, the further west you are, where those strongest winds are in that yellow warning area, despite the temperatures being above average it will feel a little colder."

On Friday, the Met Office updated its weather warning to forecast stronger gusts during Storm Kathleen than previously predicted.

It warned of injuries and danger to life from "large waves and beach material being thrown on to sea fronts, coastal roads and properties", a possibility that "road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected" and the potential for power cuts and phone service outages.

Storm Kathleen will ease on Sunday evening, but another weather system towards the South West will replace it, Ms Glaisyer added. She said: "Outbreaks of rain through Monday will mainly affect western parts of the UK. As we go through the day into Tuesday we're likely to see the strongest wind across the south-west of the UK.

"It's coming relatively quickly after Storm Kathleen. It's not out of the question that a warning could be issued but I wouldn't like to say yet."

Storm Kathleen, named by the Irish meteorological service Met Eireann, is the 11th named storm in eight months.

It is only the second time in a UK storm season that the letter K has been reached in the alphabet. The Met Office's shipping forecast had 29 gale warnings in place on Saturday morning for sea areas including Viking, Plymouth, Biscay, Sole and Lundy.

The Environment Agency issued 14 flood warnings - where flooding is "expected" - and 113 flood alerts in England on Saturday, with National Resources Wales issuing six flood alerts. They also issued 45 red cautions for strong streams on the River Thames, advising users of all boats not to navigate.

RAC Breakdown spokesman Rod Dennis said: "This intense period of stormy weather is going to prove extremely challenging for anyone driving on the western side of the UK. We strongly urge drivers to avoid exposed coasts and higher routes where the impact of the very strong winds is most likely to be felt."

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Get to the beach quicker: These US airlines begin nonstop service to new Tulum airport

It just got easier to visit resorts on the Mayan Riviera in Mexico. U.S. airlines began flights to the new airport in Tulum on Thursday, and more service is planned for the area in the coming months. 

The new flights mean visitors to the broader Cancún area can bypass the main airport and save on travel time to resorts and other attractions in Riviera Maya. Tulum’s Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport officially opened in December and service has been ramping up since. 

American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are all starting flights on Thursday, with United and JetBlue planning to begin service to the airport soon, and Spirit also planning to fly there down the road.

Here’s how travelers can connect to Tulum.

American Airlines flights to Tulum

American will offer two daily flights between Dallas and Tulum, and one daily round-trip from both Charlotte and Miami. Service from all three cities starts Thursday.

Delta Air Lines flights to Tulum

Delta will offer a daily round trip from its Atlanta hub starting Thursday. 

United Airlines flights to Tulum

United will inaugurate service from Newark, Chicago and Houston to Tulum beginning March 31. The airline will also add a daily round-trip from Los Angeles to Tulum for the summer, beginning May 23. 

JetBlue flights to Tulum

JetBlue will begin daily nonstop service between New York (JFK) and Tulum on June 13.

Spirit Airlines flights to Tulum

Spirit will begin daily round-trip service to Tulum from Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, but has not announced the date for that service to start. It was initially planning to serve the airport beginning Thursday, but reportedly does not have the equipment to support that service yet.

Zach Wichter is a travel reporter for USA TODAY based in New York. You can reach him at [email protected]