Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Birmingham Airport is located in Birmingham. Following the UTC-5 timezone, Philadelphia is five hours behind Birmingham.
To avoid missing your BHX to Philadelphia flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from BHX to Philadelphia. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
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Located around 11 kilometres from central Birmingham, BHX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near BHX. Whether you have an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Philadelphia or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of all flights departing from Birmingham Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Philadelphia
361 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Philadelphia flight. A return plane ticket starts from 597 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from BHX to Philadelphia. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
Book a hotel near PHL if you're coming in on a late flight from Birmingham Airport to Philadelphia. Pick one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from BHX to Philadelphia.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Central Philadelphia is around 48 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Once your flight from Birmingham Airport to Philadelphia has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 40 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 35 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to TTN. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your BHX to Philadelphia flight:
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at TTN can land you a better rate.
Trenton-Mercer Airport is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Philadelphia. July is the busiest month for a trip to Philadelphia. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in December.
Before booking a Birmingham Airport to Philadelphia plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Philadelphia right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Birmingham Airport to Philadelphia:
Liberty Bell and Independence Hall are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Philadelphia to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the northeast, its best attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United States, head for Boston, about 434 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are among the biggest draws.