Cheap flights from Birmingham to London

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From Birmingham to London

London packs in some of the most famous sights in the world, from Tower Bridge and the London Eye to Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. It’s also home to the Royal Family, so you can tour Buckingham Palace and watch the red-jacketed changing of the guard. Come sundown, get stuck into the entertainment scene. Comedy shows in Shoreditch, rock gigs in Brixton, musicals in the West End, Shakespeare at the Globe – the to-do list is bottomless.

Are flight prices decreasing from Birmingham to London due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Birmingham and London for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Can I find flights from Birmingham to London for under £100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Birmingham to London for under £100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ryanair for just £78, but on average you can expect to pay £124.

Are there direct flights from Birmingham to London for under £100 on Cheapflights?

There are no direct flights from Birmingham to London, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.

Are there last-minute flights available from Birmingham to London for under £200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Birmingham to London within the next 7 days for less than £200.

Is Birmingham weather warmer or cooler than London?

We forecast the temperature to be around the 23 °Cs in July, on average. The temperature in London is generally hotter than in Birmingham. Book flights in a timely manner in correlation to your departure date.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to London?

There aren’t any direct flights, so journey times begin at 3 hours 20 minutes.

Which airlines fly directly from Birmingham to London?

There are no routes for direct flights to London from Birmingham Airport, but there are a number of one-stop options available. Iberia, British Airways, KLM, Aer Lingus, Flybe, Lufthansa, and Air France have various connecting flights from Birmingham to London Heathrow, Gatwick, and London City airports. Birmingham does offer more than 140 direct routes and over 50 airlines worldwide, but there is limited service to London in terms of direct flights.

What are stopover options on flights from Birmingham to London?

Stopover options for Birmingham to London flights include most major UK airports. Passengers can book flights with stopovers in Jersey, Guernsey, Belfast City, Dublin, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. Flights are also available with multiple stops and select airlines offer stopovers in France, Belgium, Munich and Amsterdam.

How frequent are flights between Birmingham and London?

Thanks to the big choice of stopovers, there are almost 200 Birmingham to London flights daily.

What airports serve Birmingham to London flights?

Birmingham Airport offers multiple options for flights to London, and is located just 13 km from the city centre in the borough of Solihull. British Airways offers flights to various London airports. Passengers can fly out of BHX to London Gatwick Airport, London Luton Airport, and London Heathrow Airport. Flights are also available to and from London City Airport with Birmingham service. The next closest airport is about 50 km away in East Midlands, which offers flights to all major London airports via Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Flybe, and easyJet.

Which direct flight route between Birmingham and London is cheapest?

There aren’t any direct flights from Birmingham to London. They all travel via places like Amsterdam, Dublin or Cornwall.

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

As long as you are an EU national or resident of Birmingham, you do not need a passport or visa to fly to London. Even with stopovers outside of the UK, flights only travel within the European Union. Visas will typically be required for international travellers, except for those from the approved EU member states. Usually, all that you will need to present is some form of identification, which could even be a driver’s license. London is a king-sized capital city, so it can be hard to know where to begin. Strapped for time? Just wander along the River Thames. The south bank serves up The Shard, Royal Festival Hall, London Eye, Tate Modern and Greenwich. Or head to the north side, where the Tower of London and Westminster queue up along the riverside. If you’ve got a bit more time, hop on a tube to the off-centre neighbourhoods. Camden is home to an alternative market and rock pubs, while Shoreditch is filled with industrial-chic coffee shops. Then there’s Brixton – a haven for pop up music venues.

How long does is the flight from Birmingham to London?

A quick flight from Birmingham to London can take about 3h 15m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £935. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to flying from Birmingham to London return?

According to our current data, Ryanair (£60), easyJet (£141), and KLM (£143) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to London. Ryanair is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Ryanair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £33. Users have also found prices from £51 and £62 on Ryanair and Wizz Air, respectively.