Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Hong Kong's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Hong Kong eight hours ahead of Birmingham.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BHX to HKG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between BHX and HKG:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Right now, $455 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,029. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BHX to HKG, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BHX to HKG.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Of all flights departing from Birmingham Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.
Birmingham Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Reserve a hotel near HKG if you're catching a late Birmingham Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
From Hong Kong Intl Airport, Hong Kong is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Hong Kong. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Hong Kong is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Birmingham Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to HKG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Hong Kong. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of China, head for Shenzhen, roughly 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes are among its highlights.