Travelling from Glasgow to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): What you need to know
Your travels get underway at Glasgow's main airport, Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Explore the options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) departing from this base.
The average time for a direct Glasgow to Birmingham International Airport flight is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Birmingham (where Birmingham International Airport is located) and Glasgow share the UTC+0 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is the busiest route, with 10 direct services each week. You can travel from GLA to BHX on easyJet's 6:20am flight.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Glasgow to BHX.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Fly without interruptions from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Direct flights from Glasgow to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) operate from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Glasgow to Birmingham International Airport with easyJet. This popular airline offers services from GLA.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between GLA and BHX is easyJet.
Travelling from central Glasgow to GLA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Glasgow to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Glasgow International Airport:
When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, 70.07% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Glasgow to BHX flight? Kick back in a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 76.7%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
About Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Book a hotel close to BHX if you have a late flight from Glasgow to Birmingham International Airport. Pick one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and discover more of Birmingham and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Glasgow to Birmingham International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to the centre of Birmingham is about 11 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
17 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham International Airport. A return flight starts from 38 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Glasgow to BHX, book your plane ticket three months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Glasgow to Birmingham International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Glasgow to Birmingham International Airport (BHX). June is the busiest month to travel to Birmingham. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
Before locking in your Glasgow to BHX plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Birmingham
Start your Birmingham trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Birmingham International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Birmingham when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at The Windsor Castle followed by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen Birmingham, now it's time to discover other corners of the United Kingdom. Travel about 153 kilometres south-east to London to tick off its leading sights. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Birmingham, Bristol is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.