Travelling from Brussels to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Brussels. Check out your options departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) when reserving your flight from Brussels to Birmingham International Airport (BHX).
Book a direct Brussels to Birmingham International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Birmingham is one hour behind Brussels. Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
The most popular route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX). There are 3 direct services every week. Brussels Airlines operates a 3:25pm departure between BRU and BHX.
To ensure you get on your flight from Brussels to BHX, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can take a direct flight from Brussels to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) out of Brussels Airport (BRU).
When leaving from BRU, you can catch a direct flight from Brussels to Birmingham International Airport with Brussels Airlines.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Brussels Airlines from BRU to BHX.
With a dependable 88.37% of services arriving as scheduled, Brussels Airlines is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
BRU is around 14 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Brussels to Birmingham International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to Brussels Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.97% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Split up your flight from Brussels to Birmingham International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and BHX include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
You can arrive at CRL from central Brussels in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Start your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before your Brussels to BHX flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
71.71% of flights departing Brussels S. Charleroi Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BHX if you're catching a late flight from Brussels to Birmingham International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Birmingham International Airport rental car and explore Birmingham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Brussels to Birmingham International Airport flight can help you score a better 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 easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Birmingham International Airport is C$90. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$192. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Book one month before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Brussels to BHX.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Brussels to Birmingham International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is when most people book flights from Brussels to Birmingham International Airport (BHX). Visit Birmingham in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Brussels to BHX flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Brussels to Birmingham International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Birmingham
After booking your flight from Brussels to Birmingham International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Birmingham:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Birmingham when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at The Windsor Castle followed by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 153 kilometres south-east of Birmingham, a visit to London will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 129 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge are among the biggest draws.