Flying from Shanghai to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Shanghai is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) flying out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 8 hours behind Shanghai.
To ensure you get on your flight from Shanghai to BHX, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from Shanghai to BHX that includes a stopover. To see the options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between PVG and BHX include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The distance from central Shanghai to PVG is around 56 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
Booked an early flight from Shanghai to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take you 21 minutes or so to reach the terminal driving from the city centre.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Shanghai to BHX, chill out in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
About Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Consider booking a hotel near BHX if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Birmingham International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to the centre of Birmingham takes around 23 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 48 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
For a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Birmingham International Airport, C$490 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from C$1,092. These are the lowest fares right now but could change depending on availability.
To score flight tickets from Shanghai to BHX, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Shanghai to Birmingham International Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Shanghai to BHX. There's no need to search every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai to Birmingham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Birmingham International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Birmingham in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Shanghai to BHX for July if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Birmingham to range from 10ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Shanghai to Birmingham International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Birmingham
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Birmingham International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Birmingham:
Cadbury World and The Library of Birmingham are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Birmingham itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Sea Life Centre.
Complete your Birmingham trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Shanghai to Birmingham International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Birmingham. Check out the offers and easily compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.