Travelling from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Birmingham Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Glasgow and Birmingham share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from GLA to BHX start at 06:20 — the first with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 20:45 with easyJet. Overall, there are ten weekly Glasgow Intl Airport to Birmingham Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your GLA to BHX flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
EasyJet is your gateway to discovering Birmingham (and perhaps some other exciting corners of the United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Birmingham Airport offered by this popular carrier.
EasyJet tops the list for bookings on this route.
EasyJet leads the way as the most punctual carrier for GLA to BHX flights, with 91.82% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow Intl Airport to Birmingham Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GLA and BHX:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
£19 is the best price for a one-way Glasgow Intl Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. Return flights start from £29. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from GLA to BHX by booking at least three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Birmingham Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
81% of flights leaving Glasgow Intl Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from GLA.
To get to Glasgow Intl Airport from central Glasgow, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kms (8 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near GLA. Whether you have an early flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Birmingham Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX)
If you have a late Glasgow Intl Airport to Birmingham Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near BHX:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Birmingham Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and see more of Birmingham and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Birmingham Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham Airport, Birmingham is approximately 14 kms (9 miles) away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Birmingham Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Birmingham in March.
Book your flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Birmingham Airport for July if you'd like to explore Birmingham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GLA to BHX sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Birmingham. Around 161 kms (100 miles) away to the south-east, popular attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Manchester is another sought-after destination in the United Kingdom and is around 113 kms (70 miles) north of Birmingham. No journey is complete without seeing Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.