Travelling from Melbourne to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Birmingham International Airport (BHX).
Birmingham is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to BHX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to visit a new city or just take a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to BHX, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Dubai Airport (DXB) is an option when you're setting off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Birmingham International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to BHX flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights out of here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Birmingham International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near BHX and be in snooze mode sooner:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo to explore Birmingham and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week before your Melbourne to Birmingham International Airport flight.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
The centre of Birmingham is around 7 miles from Birmingham International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Right now, £383 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Birmingham International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £713. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to BHX, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Birmingham International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to Birmingham International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Think about the kind of experience 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 Melbourne to Birmingham International Airport (BHX), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Melbourne to BHX plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Birmingham International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Birmingham
Start your Birmingham trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Birmingham International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Birmingham itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Birmingham. Around 153 kms (95 miles) away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If there's time to check out another side of the United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 129 kms (80 miles) south-west of Birmingham. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge are key reasons to visit.