Flying from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Birmingham is one hour behind Santiago de Compostela and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SCQ to BHX flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Birmingham International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SCQ and BHX:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Dublin Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight is C$103. A round-trip plane ticket is currently C$276. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SCQ to BHX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
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Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Santiago de Compostela Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.44% of flights that depart SCQ arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Santiago de Compostela Airport from central Santiago de Compostela, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you're coming in on a late Santiago de Compostela Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BHX:
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Reserving your vehicle from Birmingham International Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to the centre of Birmingham has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Birmingham International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Birmingham in January.
Before locking in your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Birmingham International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SCQ 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 United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.