Travelling from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Birmingham's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Birmingham five hours ahead of Washington DC.
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 BWI to BHX flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport. Many passengers pass through Reykjavik Keflavik Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport flight is 275 €. A return ticket right now is 632 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from BWI to BHX, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport.
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Handy information about Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
When it comes to Baltimore Washington International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Washington DC to Baltimore Washington International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BWI? If you're boarding an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BHX instead:
Grab a Birmingham Airport rental car and discover Birmingham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Birmingham Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham Airport, Birmingham is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Birmingham in March.
Lock in your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Birmingham Airport for July if you want to explore Birmingham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BWI to BHX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres south-east of Birmingham, a visit to London will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Manchester is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 113 kilometres north of Birmingham. No journey is complete without visiting Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.