Flying from Atlanta to Birmingham Airport (BHX): What you need to know
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Atlanta. Birmingham Airport is located in Birmingham.
To ensure you catch your flight from Atlanta to BHX, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like March? Popular periods (like spring break and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Atlanta
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
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Travelling from central Atlanta to ATL takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Atlanta to Birmingham Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the flights that depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About Birmingham Airport (BHX)
If you have a late flight from Atlanta to Birmingham Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BHX:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Birmingham Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and venture far and wide through Birmingham and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Atlanta to Birmingham Airport flight.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham Airport, central Birmingham is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Currently, $577 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Birmingham Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,254. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Atlanta to BHX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Affordable Atlanta to Birmingham Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Atlanta to Birmingham Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Atlanta to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Atlanta to Birmingham Airport (BHX). August is the busiest month to travel to Birmingham. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in January.
Book a Atlanta to BHX plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Birmingham to range from 10ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Atlanta to Birmingham Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 8ºC.
More about Birmingham
Once you've booked your flight from Atlanta to Birmingham Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Birmingham:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are attractions you won't want to skip in Birmingham.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Birmingham. Around 153 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 129 kilometres southwest of Birmingham, Bristol is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.