Travelling from Beijing to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Beijing. Check out your options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX) when searching for a flight from Beijing to Birmingham International Airport (BHX).
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is eight hours behind Beijing. Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Beijing to BHX.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Beijing to BHX departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
PEK is around 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Beijing to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Beijing Capital International Airport:
When it comes to Beijing Capital International Airport's on-time performance, 79.67% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Birmingham International Airport. Check out these connections between Daxing International Airport and BHX:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
PKX is roughly 56 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to reach the terminal when driving from the city centre.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Beijing to BHX flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Daxing International Airport:
Daxing International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 88.83% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BHX if you're catching a late flight from Beijing to Birmingham International Airport. Settle into one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Birmingham's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around one week before your Beijing to Birmingham International Airport flight.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to the centre of Birmingham is about 11 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
$622 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Birmingham International Airport. A return flight starts from $1,088. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Beijing to BHX. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Beijing to Birmingham International Airport ticket.
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 notify you when there's a better deal on flight tickets from Beijing to BHX.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Beijing to Birmingham International Airport.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Birmingham. June is when most people book flights from Beijing to Birmingham International Airport (BHX), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Lock in a Beijing to BHX flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Birmingham to range from 10ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Birmingham International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 8ºC.
More about Birmingham
Start your Birmingham trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Birmingham International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Birmingham wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
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 Birmingham. Around 153 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Birmingham, Bristol is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
