Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to London Southend Airport (SEN): what you need to know
Birmingham and London share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
To ensure you get on your BHX to SEN flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to London Southend Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BHX and SEN:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to London Southend Airport (SEN)
$129 is currently the best price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to London Southend Airport flight. A return flight starts at $863. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BHX to SEN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to London Southend Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from BHX to SEN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to London Southend Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, 65.48% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to London Southend Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Southend Airport (SEN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Birmingham International Airport to London Southend Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SEN instead:
Grab a London Southend Airport rental car and explore parts of London that most visitors tend to miss. Browse the options available from Enterprise.
To secure the best deal, reserve your ride from London Southend Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your departure date.
Getting from London Southend Airport (SEN) to central London
From London Southend Airport, London is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to London Southend Airport (SEN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to London Southend Airport. September is the most popular month to visit London. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to London Southend Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHX to SEN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
