Travelling from Hamburg to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Hamburg to Birmingham International Airport (BHX). Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) are Hamburg's main airports.
Birmingham is one hour behind Hamburg. Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Hamburg to BHX, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
In peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Hamburg to BHX with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Hamburg Airport (HAM), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between HAM and BHX include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Hamburg to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Hamburg Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% touch down on time at their destination.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
LBC is around 80 kilometres from central Hamburg. It'll take you 1 hour or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport the day before your Hamburg to BHX flight:
About Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Have a late flight from Hamburg to Birmingham International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near BHX and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Explore without limits with a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and find adventure across Birmingham and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Hamburg to Birmingham International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Central Birmingham is around 11 kilometres from Birmingham International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
At the moment, RM211 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Birmingham International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM425. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Hamburg to BHX. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Hamburg to Birmingham International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Hamburg to BHX.
Find the best deal on a flight from Hamburg to Birmingham International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Hamburg to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
February is the quietest month for flights from Hamburg to Birmingham International Airport (BHX), while June is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Birmingham based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Hamburg to BHX plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Birmingham International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Birmingham
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Birmingham right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Birmingham International Airport:
The Windsor Castle and Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Birmingham travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
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 seen Birmingham. Around 153 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Bristol is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. No trip is complete without visiting Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.