Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SYD to BHM flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Many passengers pass through George Bush Intercontinental Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
$783 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,238. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to BHM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SYD to BHM.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SYD:
Arriving at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
If you have a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BHM:
Pick up a Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport rental car and discover Birmingham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Avis and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to central Birmingham
You'll find BHM at 5900 Airport Highway.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Birmingham. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Birmingham in March.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to BHM sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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