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Flights to Birmingham, United Kingdom

Flying to Birmingham for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 2 airports with scheduled flights near Birmingham, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 204 upcoming events in and around Birmingham (counted Nov 9, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.

The closest airport to central Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 5.8 miles away. East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 33 miles away. For O2 Academy Birmingham, the nearest is BHX at 6.4 miles.

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Airports serving Birmingham

Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Birmingham, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.

Airport and distance from the centreTypeNotes
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
5.8 mi (9 km)		 Large Nearest to O2 Academy Birmingham, Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham Symphony Hall - UK, O2 Academy2 Birmingham, bp pulse LIVE, Villa Park, Molineux Stadium and St. Andrews Ground.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
33 mi (54 km)		 Large None

Nearest airport to each Birmingham venue

The busiest venues in and around Birmingham, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.

VenueNearest airport we listSecond option
O2 Academy Birmingham
Hotels near O2 Academy Birmingham		 BHX, 6.4 mi EMA, 34 mi
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Hotels near Utilita Arena Birmingham		 BHX, 7.3 mi EMA, 35 mi
Birmingham Symphony Hall - UK
Hotels near Birmingham Symphony Hall - UK		 BHX, 7 mi EMA, 35 mi
O2 Academy2 Birmingham
Hotels near O2 Academy2 Birmingham		 BHX, 6.5 mi EMA, 34 mi
bp pulse LIVE
Hotels near bp pulse LIVE		 BHX, 1.2 mi EMA, 31 mi
Villa Park
Hotels near Villa Park		 BHX, 6.9 mi EMA, 32 mi
Molineux Stadium
Hotels near Molineux Stadium		 BHX, 19 mi EMA, 38 mi
St. Andrews Ground
Hotels near St. Andrews Ground		 BHX, 5.2 mi EMA, 33 mi

Venue by airport

Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.

VenueBHXEMA
O2 Academy Birmingham 6.4 mi 34 mi
Utilita Arena Birmingham 7.3 mi 35 mi
Birmingham Symphony Hall - UK 7 mi 35 mi
O2 Academy2 Birmingham 6.5 mi 34 mi
bp pulse LIVE 1.2 mi 31 mi
Villa Park 6.9 mi 32 mi
Molineux Stadium 19 mi 38 mi
St. Andrews Ground 5.2 mi 33 mi

Flying in for a Birmingham event

In the next 30 days (counted Nov 9, 2026): 74 events in and around Birmingham; 51% on Fri–Sun; 53 of the 64 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.

Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.

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Flying in to Birmingham: checklist

Traveler at an airport window watching a jet take off at sunset: flights to Birmingham, United Kingdom for concerts, games and shows
  • Book the airport for your venue. For O2 Academy Birmingham it is BHX, 6.4 miles away; the table above has the rest.
  • Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
  • Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
  • Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.

Plan the rest of the trip

Frequently asked questions

Are fares shown on this page?

No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.

How many events are in Birmingham in the next 30 days?

74 in and around Birmingham in the 30 days from Nov 9, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 51% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 53 of the 64 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.

How many airports serve Birmingham?

StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of central Birmingham: Birmingham Airport (BHX) and East Midlands Airport (EMA).

Which airport is best for O2 Academy Birmingham?

The closest airport to O2 Academy Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 6.4 miles away in a straight line; East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 34 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.

Can I buy event tickets and flights together?

Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.

Which airport is best for Utilita Arena Birmingham?

The closest airport to Utilita Arena Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 7.3 miles away in a straight line; East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 35 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.

How far is BHX from central Birmingham?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 5.8 miles (9 km) from central Birmingham in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.

What is the closest airport to Birmingham?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to central Birmingham, 5.8 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists EMA (33 miles).