Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 25 minutes.
Birmingham is five hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Every week, there are four Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, pick the 13:15 Air India flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 13:25 with Air India.
Your DEL to BHX flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Birmingham (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a cinch with Air India. This popular airline offers direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air India.
Among carriers operating DEL to BHX flights, Air India is the most consistent for on-time landings.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DEL and BHX include:
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
Zurich Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Right now, £205 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £461. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book 11 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DEL to BHX.
The cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DEL to BHX.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Of all flights leaving Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% land on time at their destination.
To reach Indira Gandhi International Airport from central New Delhi, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 7 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
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Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
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For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Birmingham International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 15 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The quietest month for a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham International Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Birmingham based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Birmingham International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DEL to BHX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Birmingham. Around 100 miles away to the south-east, top sights here include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 75 miles south-west of Birmingham. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are highlights.
