Traveling from Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport (BHX): What you need to know
Frankfurt's main base, Frankfurt Airport (FRA), is where many great vacations begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport flight.
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Frankfurt. Birmingham Airport is located in Birmingham.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is the busiest route. You can pick from 19 direct services every week between FRA and BHX.
Your flight from Frankfurt to BHX won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can book a direct flight from Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport (BHX) out of Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Lufthansa is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport leaving from FRA.
The majority of travelers prefer to fly with Lufthansa between FRA and BHX.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Lufthansa.
Traveling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Break up your flight from Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Frankfurt Hahn Airport and BHX are:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
On public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 121 kilometers away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Frankfurt Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to BHX flight:
Most flights that depart Frankfurt Hahn Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.
About Birmingham Airport (BHX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near BHX instead:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport flight.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Central Birmingham is around 14 kilometers from Birmingham Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport is AED 189. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 379. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to BHX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
December is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport (BHX), while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Birmingham based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Frankfurt to BHX plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Birmingham
Start your Birmingham trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Birmingham should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you won't want to miss include Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Birmingham. Around 153 kilometers away to the southeast, popular attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If you want to check out another major destination in the United Kingdom, head for Manchester, roughly 121 kilometers north of Birmingham. Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry are key highlights.