Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM): what you need to know
Your LGW to BHM flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Orlando International Airport is a popular stopover on the LGW to BHM route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight is $748. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,713. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to BHM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near BHM:
Travel at your own speed with a Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Avis or Hertz and discover more of Birmingham and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to central Birmingham
BHM is located at 5900 Airport Highway.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Birmingham. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Birmingham. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to BHM sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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