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BHX Birmingham International Airport

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Birmingham International Airport (BHX) serves Oxford, about 85 km northwest of Oxford. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABHX
ICAOEGBB
ServesOxford
From centre85 km
Non-stop81
Airlines26
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation100 m

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The airport in numbers

Birmingham International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Birmingham International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 9.6M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 13M in 2017.

Passengers / year
9.6M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
13M
in 2017
Elevation
100 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1961–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Birmingham International Airport to Oxford

The airport is about 85 km northwest of Oxford, about 89 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.

Taxi & apps: A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities. Estimated fare to the centre: £133–£211.

Tipping: 10% is usual in a licensed cab; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~62 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~89 min£133–£211
Private transfer~89 minfixed upfront
Car rental~89 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BHX to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Birmingham11 km23 min£19–£31
Manchester119 km125 min£185–£293
Bristol125 km132 min£194–£308
Bath127 km133 min£197–£313
Cambridge130 km136 min£201–£320
Liverpool135 km141 min£209–£332
Cardiff146 km153 min£226–£359
London153 km161 min£237–£376
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Birmingham International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~£133–£211 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Birmingham ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Birmingham International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 81 destinations, operated by 26 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Monarch Airlines · Flybe · Ryanair · Transavia France · Lufthansa · Aer Lingus · Germanwings · United Airlines · Air France · Scandinavian Airlines System

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Birmingham International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Birmingham International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Birmingham shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Birmingham International Airport to the centre of Oxford?
London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. The airport is about 85 km northwest of Oxford, about 89 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Birmingham International Airport to Oxford?
Roughly £133–£211 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Birmingham International Airport?
A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.
What's the cheapest way from Birmingham International Airport to Oxford?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I get from Birmingham International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Birmingham International Airport?
About 81 destinations, including Arrecife, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Palma de Mallorca. 26 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Birmingham International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Birmingham International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Birmingham International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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