Flying from Vancouver to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Vancouver to Birmingham International Airport (BHX), there's a good range of airports you can start your trip from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's main options.
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is seven hours ahead of Vancouver. Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to BHX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Birmingham International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
71.77% of flights departing from Vancouver International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to BHX flight, stay in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The trip to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Vancouver to Birmingham International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Abbotsford Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rating of YXX is 67.97%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Birmingham International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BHX:
Pick up a Birmingham International Airport rental car and discover Birmingham and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Vancouver to Birmingham International Airport flight.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to central Birmingham is around 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Birmingham International Airport is 178 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 466 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to BHX, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Birmingham International Airport (BHX). Visit Birmingham in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Vancouver to BHX plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Birmingham International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Birmingham
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Birmingham International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Birmingham:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre are must-visits when exploring Birmingham.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen Birmingham, now it's time to discover more of the United Kingdom. Travel about 153 kilometres south-east to London to tick off its leading attractions. 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.