Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
London and Birmingham are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LGW to BHX flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and BHX:
Jersey Airport
Dublin Airport
Belfast International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
C$91 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$220. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to BHX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights departing from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you're coming in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near BHX:
Follow your own route with a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and find adventure across Birmingham and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Birmingham International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to the centre of Birmingham has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Birmingham. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Birmingham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to BHX in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Birmingham, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Travel about 161 kilometres south-east to London to check off its top sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another side of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key highlights.