Flights
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 283 upcoming events in and around Birmingham (counted Sep 24, 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.
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 centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport (BHX) 5.8 mi (9 km) | Large | Nearest to O2 Academy Birmingham, Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham Symphony Hall - UK, Villa Park, St. Andrews Ground, Molineux Stadium, Coventry Building Society Arena and bp pulse LIVE. |
| East Midlands Airport (EMA) 33 mi (54 km) | Large | — |
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.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second 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 |
| Villa Park Hotels near Villa Park | BHX, 6.9 mi | EMA, 32 mi |
| St. Andrews Ground Hotels near St. Andrews Ground | BHX, 5.2 mi | EMA, 33 mi |
| Molineux Stadium Hotels near Molineux Stadium | BHX, 19 mi | EMA, 38 mi |
| Coventry Building Society Arena Hotels near Coventry Building Society Arena | BHX, 11 mi | EMA, 28 mi |
| bp pulse LIVE Hotels near bp pulse LIVE | BHX, 1.2 mi | EMA, 31 mi |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | BHX | EMA |
|---|---|---|
| O2 Academy Birmingham | 6.4 mi | 34 mi |
| Utilita Arena Birmingham | 7.3 mi | 35 mi |
| Birmingham Symphony Hall - UK | 7 mi | 35 mi |
| Villa Park | 6.9 mi | 32 mi |
| St. Andrews Ground | 5.2 mi | 33 mi |
| Molineux Stadium | 19 mi | 38 mi |
| Coventry Building Society Arena | 11 mi | 28 mi |
| bp pulse LIVE | 1.2 mi | 31 mi |
Flying in for a Birmingham event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 54 events in and around Birmingham; 65% on Fri–Sun; 40 of the 50 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.
Paul Smith
Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham
Urzila Carlson
Birmingham Symphony Hall - UK, Birmingham, Birmingham
Nigel Mansell
Birmingham Symphony Hall - UK, Birmingham, Birmingham
From about $109.00View TicketsPussycat Dolls
Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham
From about $105.00View TicketsKaran Aujla
Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham
From about $171.00View TicketsSerena Terry
Birmingham Town Hall - UK, Birmingham, Birmingham
From about $62.00View TicketsFIM World Supercross Championship
Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, Birmingham
From about $44.00View TicketsAvatar In Concert - Film With Live Orchestra
Birmingham Symphony Hall - UK, Birmingham, Birmingham
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Paul Smith
- Sep 26: Urzila Carlson
- Sep 27: Nigel Mansell
- Sep 29: Pussycat Dolls
- Oct 1: Karan Aujla
- Oct 9: Serena Terry
- Oct 10: FIM World Supercross Championship
- Oct 11: The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Flying in to Birmingham: checklist
- 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?
54 in and around Birmingham in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 65% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 40 of the 50 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).
