Amritsar to Birmingham, West Midlands (ATQ–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ATQ–BHX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air India leads the route. The flight covers 3,973 miles in approximately 11h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 3 | 788 | 11h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ATQ: IST · BHX: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amritsar, it's 1.5:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter the UK. The Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months) costs GBP 115 (about INR 11,800). Apply online at gov.uk/standard-visitor and submit biometrics at a VFS Global centre in India (New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Pune, Kochi, and others). Standard processing takes 3 weeks (15 working days). Priority service (5 working days) costs an additional GBP 500, and super priority (next working day, available at select centres) costs GBP 1,000. A 2-year multiple-entry visa is GBP 400, 5-year is GBP 771, and 10-year is GBP 963.
Required documents include a valid passport, digital passport photo, proof of funds (bank statements for 6 months showing enough to cover the stay, roughly GBP 100 per day), confirmed accommodation, return flight booking, employment letter with salary details, income tax returns, and a cover letter explaining the visit. Self-employed applicants need business registration, tax filings, and client contracts. Strong ties to India (property, family, employment) reduce refusal risk. The UK is not part of the Schengen Area, so a Schengen visa does not cover UK entry.
Direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai to London Heathrow run 8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours 30 minutes on Air India, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic. Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kochi connect via nonstop or one-stop routes. The UK uses the British pound (GBP). No mandatory vaccinations. The Heathrow Express to Paddington Station takes 15 minutes for GBP 25 (book online for cheaper advance fares). The Elizabeth Line from Heathrow to central London costs GBP 12.80 (peak) or GBP 11.20 (off-peak) with Oyster/contactless. UK immigration uses eGates for ePassport holders from select countries, but Indian passports go through staffed desks.
ATQ–BHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATQ to BHX
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected by nonstop service from Air India. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ATQ to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATQ to BHX is about 11 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,973 miles (6,393 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Dubai and Indira Gandhi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.