Travelling from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Birmingham Airport (BHM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Every week, there are four Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, select the 08:10 Southwest Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 18:15 with Southwest Airlines.
Your BWI to BHM flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Southwest Airlines is your gateway to exploring Birmingham (and perhaps some other great corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Southwest Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Southwest Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for BWI to BHM flights, with 80.34% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BWI and BHM include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Birmingham Airport (BHM)
At the moment, 92 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 182 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BWI to BHM, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BWI to BHM.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Of the flights that depart from Baltimore Washington International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Baltimore Washington International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near BWI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHM)
Consider staying in a hotel near BHM if you're taking a late Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Birmingham Airport rental car and discover Birmingham and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Avis and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Birmingham Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to central Birmingham
BHM is located at 5900 Airport Highway.
Birmingham Airport to central Birmingham has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHM)
October is the busiest month for flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Birmingham in March.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BWI to BHM sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Birmingham, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 354 kilometres north-west to Memphis to check off its must-visit sights. From Elvis Presley’s Memphis to Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Your travels through the United States isn't complete without visiting New South Memphis. Big River Crossing is one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 338 kilometres north-west of Birmingham.
