Flying from Melbourne to Birmingham Airport (BHX): What you need to know
Birmingham is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Birmingham Airport is located in Birmingham, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to BHX. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to BHX even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is an option when taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Birmingham Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to BHX flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BHX if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Birmingham Airport. Settle into one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Birmingham Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo to explore Birmingham and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Melbourne to Birmingham Airport flight.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Central Birmingham is around 14 kilometres from Birmingham Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Right now, ₹ 54,138 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Birmingham Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 113,219. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to BHX, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Birmingham Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Birmingham Airport (BHX). August is the busiest month to visit Birmingham. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in January.
When booking your Melbourne to BHX plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 24ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Birmingham Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 8ºC.
More about Birmingham
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Birmingham right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Birmingham Airport:
There are loads of things to do in Birmingham when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery followed by Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 153 kilometres southeast of Birmingham, a visit to London will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Bristol is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 129 kilometres southwest of Birmingham. No journey is complete without dropping by Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
