Travelling from Beijing to Birmingham Airport (BHX): What you need to know
Birmingham Airport is located in Birmingham. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is eight hours behind Beijing.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Beijing to BHX. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Beijing to BHX with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PEK and BHX include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Located around 27 kms (17 miles) from the centre of Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Beijing to Birmingham Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
Beijing Capital International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart PEK arrive at their destination without delay.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Birmingham Airport. Here's where you can connect between Beijing Daxing International Airport and BHX:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
PKX is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Beijing. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Beijing Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to BHX flight:
Beijing Daxing International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 89% of flights out of here land when expected.
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 Beijing to Birmingham Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BHX instead:
Grab a Birmingham Airport rental car and discover Birmingham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Beijing to Birmingham Airport flight.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham Airport is around 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Birmingham. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
£206 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Birmingham Airport. Return flights start from £554. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Beijing to BHX, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Beijing to Birmingham Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beijing to Birmingham Airport.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Beijing to Birmingham Airport (BHX). Visit Birmingham in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 24ºC. Book your Beijing to BHX plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Birmingham Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Birmingham
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Birmingham Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Birmingham:
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Birmingham to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Bournville Experience.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited Birmingham, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey around 153 kms (95 miles) southeast to London to tick off its leading attractions. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in the United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 129 kms (80 miles) southwest of Birmingham. Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta are among its highlights.