Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Dortmund Airport (DTM): what you need to know
The timezone in Dortmund is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
To ensure you get on your BHX to DTM flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Dortmund (and perhaps some other great corners of Germany!). Check out the direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Dortmund Airport offered by this carrier.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Dortmund Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BHX and DTM include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Sofia Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Right now, 49 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Dortmund Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 117 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHX to DTM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to Dortmund Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of all flights departing from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Dortmund Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near BHX:
Arriving at Dortmund Airport (DTM)
If you're landing on a late Birmingham International Airport to Dortmund Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near DTM:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Dortmund Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Sixt or Europcar and experience more of Dortmund and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Dortmund Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to central Dortmund
Dortmund Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Dortmund. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Dortmund Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Dortmund in January.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Dortmund Airport for August if you'd like to visit Dortmund during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to DTM in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Dortmund, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Journey about 418 kilometres east to Berlin to check off its top sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Hamburg is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 290 kilometres north-east of Dortmund. No journey is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.