Cheap flights to Birmingham

How long is the flight to Birmingham?

When looking for flight deals from Auckland, New Zealand, to Birmingham, UK, you can find one- or two-stop flights that start at around 30h flying time. Many airlines service Birmingham flight deals, and depending on which airline you choose and your booking date, you will find flights that span up to 50h flying time. You will have a variety of cities to choose as your layovers with different waiting times. The further in advance you book, the more chance you have of finding shorter flying times.

Are there direct flights to Birmingham?

Unfortunately, there are no direct flight deals to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham. If you fly with Emirates you can stop in Dubai, for a total flying time of about 30h. With Swiss Air, you can stop twice, in Hong Kong and Zurich, for a total flight time of about 30h too. With Singapore Airlines and KLM, you can stop in Singapore and Amsterdam and land in Birmingham after about 31h. Longer flights such as Emirates and Aer Lingus flight deals stop in Dubai and Dublin and arrive in Birmingham after approximately 50h.

How do you get from Birmingham Airport to the city centre?

When you arrive in Birmingham, UK, you will make use of Birmingham Airport (BHX). The airport is linked to Skyrail, which will take you directly to the airport's train station. The train will then take you to Birmingham New Street Station. You can also catch the 900 Airport Link bus from the airport to the centre of Birmingham, leaving every 20min or so during the day and every 30min on evenings and weekends. There are other buses that leave from the airport, namely buses 91, 966, 97 and several others. Black taxis are very popular for travellers with lots of luggage and can be found right outside the airport for your convenience.

What are some of the things to do in Birmingham?

One of the youngest and most vibrant urban cities in the world, Birmingham maintains an edge not only in terms of historical vibrance, but also as one of the trendiest places in the UK to live and visit. This manufacturing powerhouse of a city was a leader in the industrial revolution and has many heritage sites that offer a great insight into how the city grew. With more canals than Venice and a massive student population, it is also filled with trendy bars, high-end restaurants, cafes and nightclubs. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and Thinktank Science Museum are both major attractions for tourists, due to their vast, unique collections, and both are well worth a visit. See Cadbury World and catch this chocolate giant in action. Birmingham Bullring is one of the biggest shopping and dining experiences and a popular place to hang out, and National Sea Life Centre Aquarium boasts more than 60 marine exhibits of over 2,000 species from the sea. When it’s time to enjoy some nightlife, you can get your dancing shoes on and visit PopWorld and Lab11 to enjoy good music and friendly locals. Birmingham is bustling and alive with nature, too. Check out Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park and some of the almost 600 park spaces in the city.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Birmingham?

As a citizen of New Zealand, you will be granted visa-free access to the UK for up to six months. Make sure your passport is up to date to enter the country.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Birmingham?

Travellers will need to book flights to Birmingham (BHX) if they wish to fly to Birmingham. The Birmingham airport is 10.9 km from the city centre.