Birmingham to London (BHM–LHR) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 10h 5m WN AYBAEI Nashville (BNA) to London flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 15m AFAMDL AYBADL Atlanta (ATL) to London flights
CLT Charlotte 10h 36m AAEJA AAAYBA Charlotte (CLT) to London flights
PHL Philadelphia 10h 38m AABA AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to London flights
ORD Chicago 11h 3m AAASEI AAAYBA Chicago (ORD) to London flights
TPA Tampa 11h 25m WN VS Tampa (TPA) to London flights
MCO Orlando 11h 48m WN VS Orlando (MCO) to London flights
MIA Miami 12h 2m AALXJQR AAAYBA Miami (MIA) to London flights
IAH Houston 12h 11m ACCMEK ACAYBA Houston (IAH) to London flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 12h 13m AAASAY AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to London flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Birmingham to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BHM and LHR, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
854
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BHM → LHR
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
LHR → BHM
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays →

Other ways to reach London from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric BHM→LHR ATL→LHR
Distance from BHM 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 6
Weekly flights 63
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to London Heathrow Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
London is 6 hours ahead of Birmingham.
BHM: CDT · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in London.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

BHM–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to London route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to LHR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
London is 6 hours ahead of Birmingham.
Nearby alternatives include ATL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL).