Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Bern Airport (BRN): what you need to know
Bern's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Bern one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your BHX to BRN flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Bern Airport. Palma de Mallorca Airport is a popular stopover on the BHX to BRN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Bern Airport (BRN)
Right now, 203 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Bern Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 656 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHX to BRN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Bern Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BHX to BRN.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to Bern Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of all flights leaving Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Bern Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bern Airport (BRN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Birmingham International Airport to Bern Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BRN instead:
Grab a Bern Airport rental car and discover Bern and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Hertz and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Bern Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Bern Airport (BRN) to central Bern
From Bern Airport, Bern is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Bern Airport (BRN)
September is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Bern Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Bern in April.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Bern Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Bern, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BHX to BRN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bern. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 72 kilometres north of Bern, Basel is another essential stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
