How long is the flight from Birmingham to Kerala?

For as low as £650, Oman Air can have you in Kerala from Birmingham in 30h 35m. The distance from Birmingham to Kerala is about 5274 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham to Kerala one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £236 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £411 and Emirates from £530 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kerala ranges from 8.0 - 93.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 93.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kerala when rainfall is around 8.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kerala, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 13.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Birmingham to Kerala?

Most travelers choose Birmingham - Kochi, Birmingham - Thiruvananthapuram or Birmingham - Mangalore Bajpe when deciding on the best route from Birmingham to Kerala.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham to Kerala?

When booking a flight from Birmingham to Kerala, you may want to consider flying on Qatar Airways, Emirates or Air India as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHX to KL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Birmingham to Kerala as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to Kerala?

If you book a flight to Kerala from Birmingham, you will be flying from Birmingham, which is the city’s only airport. Birmingham (BHX) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Birmingham.

Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Kerala that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Kerala flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Kerala?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Kerala.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Kerala?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Kerala by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	£492
One-way from	£234
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£765

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44h 40m total
Birmingham to Kerala

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BirminghamThiruvananthapuram

BHX Birmingham - TRV Thiruvananthapuram

BHXTRV

Birmingham

Sat 14/11

07:20-12:35

3 stops23h 45m

Thiruvananthapuram

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£234

BirminghamKochi

BHX Birmingham - COK Kochi

BHXCOK

Birmingham

Mon 12/10

18:00-14:35

3 stops40h 05m

Kochi

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£240

BirminghamKochi

BHX Birmingham - COK Kochi

BHXCOK

Birmingham

Sun 10/1

12:40-09:05

2 stops38h 55m

Kochi

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£283

BirminghamThiruvananthapuram

BHX Birmingham - TRV Thiruvananthapuram

BHXTRV

Birmingham

Fri 1/1

06:00-18:30

2 stops31h 00m

Thiruvananthapuram

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£288

BirminghamKochi

BHX Birmingham - COK Kochi

BHXCOK

Birmingham

Thu 31/12

12:40-02:05

2 stops55h 55m

Kochi

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£319

BirminghamThiruvananthapuram

BHX Birmingham - TRV Thiruvananthapuram

BHXTRV

Birmingham

Thu 7/1

16:50-06:35

2 stops32h 15m

Thiruvananthapuram

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£339

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BirminghamKochi

BHX Birmingham - COK Kochi

BHXCOK

Birmingham

Sat 28/11

08:00-02:35

1 stop13h 05m

Kochi

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£366

BirminghamKochi

BHX Birmingham - COK Kochi

BHXCOK

Birmingham

Sat 2/1

13:15-13:25

2 stops18h 40m

Kochi

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£461

BirminghamKochi

BHX Birmingham - COK Kochi

BHXCOK

Birmingham

Fri 30/10

14:10-13:50

1 stop18h 10m

Kochi

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£464

BirminghamKochi

BHX Birmingham - COK Kochi

BHXCOK

Birmingham

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2 stops35h 00m

Kochi

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£552

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Kerala?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Kerala (average of £586). Flying from Birmingham to Kerala in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,041). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Birmingham to Kerala?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Birmingham to Kerala flights typically cost between £694 and £875 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £492 on Multiple Airlines (9 Nov–3 Dec).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham to Kerala?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Kerala, you should look to book at least 50 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kerala

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Oman Air, andQatar Airways from Birmingham to Kerala by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,667 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Seats were very narrow. The seat belts were very tight. The gluten-free food was awful. The roll was listed as vegan….not gluten free. I received vegan butter. Butter itself is gluten free so why couldn’t I have had regular butter?!?!?

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,667 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,667 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Oman Air

8.0

Very Good

141 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,667 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,726 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,667 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

SAUDIA

7.3

Good

681 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,667 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Air India

5.5

Fair

2,918 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,667 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to Kerala?
If you book a flight to Kerala from Birmingham, you will be flying from Birmingham, which is the city’s only airport. Birmingham (BHX) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Birmingham.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Kerala?
For as low as £650, Oman Air can have you in Kerala from Birmingham in 30h 35m. The distance from Birmingham to Kerala is about 5274 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham to Kerala one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £236 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £411 and Emirates from £530 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Birmingham to Kerala?
Most travelers choose Birmingham - Kochi, Birmingham - Thiruvananthapuram or Birmingham - Mangalore Bajpe when deciding on the best route from Birmingham to Kerala.
Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Kerala that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Kerala flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Kerala?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Kerala.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Kerala?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Kerala by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Kerala?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Kerala (average of £586). Flying from Birmingham to Kerala in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,041). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Etihad Airways	Cheapest£342	Average£577	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£405	Average£561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	Cheapest£459	Average£787	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
SAUDIA	Cheapest£499	Average£679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights
Air India	Cheapest£535	Average£854	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£575	Average£766	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Oman Air	Cheapest£583	Average£692	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Oman Air flights

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Birmingham to Kerala?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Birmingham to Kerala flights typically cost between £694 and £875 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £492 on Multiple Airlines (9 Nov–3 Dec).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham to Kerala?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Kerala, you should look to book at least 50 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kerala

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Oman Air, andQatar Airways from Birmingham to Kerala by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to Kerala?

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Birmingham to Kerala flights typically cost between £694 and £875 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £492 on Multiple Airlines (9 Nov–3 Dec).