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Cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Birmingham

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 10 mFlights between Edinburgh and Birmingham take, on average, 1 h and 10 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£33Cheapest price for a flight between Edinburgh and Birmingham found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportEdinburgh AirportWhen flying from Edinburgh to Birmingham

Destination airportBirmingham AirportFor the route from Edinburgh to Birmingham

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Edinburgh to Birmingham

Airlines flying this routeEasyjetAirline(s) with flights between Edinburgh to Birmingham

One-way average Price£71The average price for a flight Edinburgh - Birmingham at Opodo is £71, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Birmingham when departing from Edinburgh

Airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Birmingham

Flybe

Distance: 245 mi

Edinburgh airports

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Birmingham airports

Birmingham Airport (BHX)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Edinburgh to Birmingham flights

Direct Edinburgh to Birmingham flights run year-round, taking about 1 hour 12 minutes.

Services depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and land at Birmingham Airport (BHX), with easyJet operating up to 17 direct flights a week.

Connecting itineraries via Amsterdam or Dublin are also available.

The cheapest tickets start from £33.

Departing from Edinburgh

Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI), located west of the city centre in Ingliston.

The Airlink 100 bus service runs every 10 minutes from St Andrew Square in the city centre, taking roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport.

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley connect to Edinburgh Gateway or Edinburgh Park stations, where trams complete the journey to departures. Alternatively, dedicated cycle paths lead from the city to Eastfield Road, ending at the bicycle parks.

Arriving in Birmingham: from the airport to the city

Birmingham is served by one major international airport: Birmingham Airport (BHX), located in Solihull around eight miles east of the city centre.

The free Air-Rail Link provides a two-minute transfer from the terminal to Birmingham International Station. From there, direct trains depart up to seven times an hour, reaching Birmingham New Street in about 10 minutes. For bus transfers, routes X1 and X12 leave from airport bus stops K, J, and L, taking roughly 45 minutes into the centre. Fully licensed black cabs are available 24/7 directly outside arrivals, offering a 20-minute drive into town.

The arrival facilities include unlimited free WiFi, a multi-faith prayer room, drinking fountains, business services, and accessible toilets.

Things to do in Birmingham

June is a good time to walk the partly pedestrianised city centre or take a water bus along the canals, while September brings the students back to the universities. The old Custard Factory on Gibb Street has boutique shops by day and bars and food trucks at night.

Museums include the Barber Institute of Fine Arts and the Birmingham Museum, both with Old World masters, the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and Cadbury World. Sports fans can watch top-flight football at Villa Park or cricket at Edgbaston. In the evening, catch a film at a boutique cinema or a concert at the O2 Academy or Symphony Hall.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Edinburgh to Birmingham

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

1 hour and 15 minutes for direct flights.

What are the most common stopovers?

The most common stopovers for trips from Edinburgh to Birmingham are Amsterdam (AMS) and Dublin (DUB), as well as other airports depending on the flight paths for different airlines.

What documentation do I need to fly to Birmingham from Edinburgh?

As domestic flights, there is no immigration control and a valid form of photo ID is all you need. However, some airlines require you to show a valid passport to travel so please check the particular fare rules.

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

When you fly from Edinburgh to Birmingham the average price is £71. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Birmingham at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Birmingham is 33 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

The most popular months to book a flight from Edinburgh to Birmingham are February, March and September, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

The best time of the year to go to Birmingham when flying from Edinburgh depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Birmingham from Edinburgh in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Edinburgh - Birmingham.

How long does the flight take to go from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

The total flight time between Edinburgh and Birmingham is of around 1 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 245.38 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Edinburgh and Birmingham?

The main airport route flying between Edinburgh and Birmingham is: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport(BHX). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Edinburgh to Birmingham?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Edinburgh to Birmingham are:

Easyjet.

Easyjet

Jet2
Jet2

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