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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
20%Trains in Birmingham are 20% cheaper than in Glasgow.
Glasgow£3.00
Birmingham£2.50
MealMid-priced restaurant
0%A meal in Birmingham costs roughly the same as in Glasgow.
Glasgow£15.00
Birmingham£15.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
30%Taxis are 30% more expensive in Birmingham than in Glasgow.
Glasgow£4.00
Birmingham£5.00
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
7%Coffee in Birmingham is 7% cheaper than in Glasgow.
Glasgow£3.55
Birmingham£3.31
Distance: 252 miles
Glasgow airports
Glasgow Scotland (GLA)How far from city centre: 1 miles
Prestwick (PIK)How far from city centre: 29 miles
Birmingham airports
Birmingham Intl (BHX)How far from city centre: 6 miles

Useful information for the flight from Glasgow to Birmingham

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Birmingham

A direct flight from Glasgow to Birmingham takes no more than 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What are the most common stopovers

Flight paths for cheap flights between Glasgow and Birmingham often mean that a stopover at Manchester Airport (MAN) or Belfast City Airport (BHD) is included.

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

Despite being domestic UK flights, some tickets from Scotland to Birmingham require you to show a valid passport rather than just a valid form of photo ID. This depends on your nationality and which airline you fly with, so check the rules for your particular airfares.

Which airlines fly from Glasgow to Birmingham

Flybe offer direct cheap flights between Glasgow and Birmingham, while several airlines operate alternative and stopover routes:

How to find cheap flights from Glasgow to Birmingham

Here are our six tips to secure better prices for flights from Glasgow to Birmingham, hotels and car hire:

  • Opt for Off-Peak Days: Search for affordable flights from Glasgow to Birmingham on weekdays (Monday to Wednesday) to avoid weekend and peak season price spikes.
  • Compare Airlines: Compare ticket prices across different airlines and low-cost carriers for potential savings, considering flexibility with travel dates.
  • Book in Advance (or not): Grab your plane tickets early to save money and avoid surprises. However, if planning isn't your thing, check out our last-minute deals.
  • Set Price Alerts: Stay informed about price drops by setting up alerts for your route to seize opportunities for lower-cost bookings.
  • Explore Multi-City Flights: Consider open-jaw or multi-city flights for potential savings on flexible travel plans.
  • Consider Package Deals: Bundle Birmingham flight and hotel packages with Opodo for extra savings, and enjoy significant discounts on Birmingham car hire for a more budget-friendly travel experience.

When are the best times to fly from Glasgow to Birmingham

  • July is a beautiful time to see Birmingham at its greenest with many small public parks around the city and beautiful countryside an easy drive just beyond the city boundary in every direction.
  • December is packed with festivals and cultural events to keep locals and visitors entertained during the darker festive days, a great time for city breaks.

Airports in Glasgow

Two major airports are close to Glasgow: Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick International Airport.


Useful information about Glasgow International Airport


Situated 8 miles to the west of the city centre, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is located near Renfrew and Paisley.

How to get to the airport:

  • By bus – many buses run from Glasgow to the airport, the fastest route being the 24/7 express bus which takes 15 minutes between Glasgow Central and the airport departures terminal.
  • By train – Paisley Gilmour Street is the nearest train station, connected to the airport by a bus route.
  • By taxi – 15 minutes from Glasgow Central.
  • By car – no more than 20 minutes from anywhere around the city centre and West End.

Services: open 24 hours, WiFi free everywhere up to 60 minutes, mobile phone charging points, smoking area outside between the car park and terminal, multi-faith prayer room, cash machines, currency exchange, meeting rooms, and a large range of shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants.


Useful information about Glasgow Prestwick International Airport


Glasgow Prestwick International Airport (PIK) is in Ayrshire, located 30 miles to the southwest of Glasgow city centre.

How to get to the airport:

  • By bus – an express bus from Buchanan Bus Station takes 50 minutes and runs day and night.
  • By train – Glasgow Central to the airport direct in 45 minutes, leaving twice every hour throughout the day.
  • By taxi – 45-50 minutes from central Glasgow.

Airports in Birmingham

Birmingham Airport is the West Midlands' main air passenger transport hub, connecting Birmingham and the surrounding area with all major cities in the UK and Europe.


Useful information about Birmingham Airport


Birmingham Airport (BHX) is located just outside the city, about 8 nautical miles east of the city centre in Solihull.

How to get from the airport to the city:

  • By taxi – licensed black cabs leave from directly outside the arrivals building, available 24/7, 365 days a year.
  • By train – take the free Air-Rail Link monorail from the airport to Birmingham International Station, 2 minutes away, from where express trains run seven times hourly to Birmingham New Street, taking 10 minutes.
  • By bus – routes X1 and X12 operate to Birmingham City Centre in 30 minutes, running 24 hours.

Services: unlimited free WiFi, interactive kids play area, multi-faith prayer room, public drinking fountains, a number of airline lounges, meeting rooms and business facilities, a wide range of shopping outlets, restaurants, bars, and cafes.

What to do and visit in Birmingham

  • Head to the quirky converted Custard Factory on Gibb Street for fantastic shopping during the day and vibrant shows, dining, drinking, and dancing come nightfall.
  • Learn about the Birmingham birth of one of the world's great chocolate empires at Cadbury World
  • Take your pick from among Birmingham's brilliant collection of art galleries from the restored Jacobean mansion of Aston Hall to the classical Barber Institute of Fine Arts or the contemporary IKON Gallery.
  • Enjoy a cricket match at one of England's most famous and glorious grounds, Edgbaston Stadium.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Glasgow to Birmingham

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Glasgow to Birmingham?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United Kingdom may apply when travelling from Glasgow. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How can I find cheap flights from Glasgow to Birmingham at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Glasgow to Birmingham is 31£. 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.
Is Birmingham expensive to visit compared to Glasgow?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Birmingham costs an average of 5.00 GBP, 25% more expensive than Glasgow, with a fare of 4.00 GBP,

while train tickets costs 17% less in Birmingham: 2.50 GBP against 3.00 GBP in Glasgow.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 15.00 GBP in both Birmingham and Glasgow.

The price of the coffee is around 7% cheaper in Birmingham, with an average of 3.31 GBP, while in Glasgow the coffee costs 3.55 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from Glasgow to Birmingham?
The most popular months to book a flight from Glasgow to Birmingham are July, August and June, based on the searches of our customers. For insights on the best time to book flights to Birmingham, visit our page best time to book your flights, where you’ll find useful information based on travel trends.
When is the best time to travel from Glasgow to Birmingham?
The best time of the year to go to Birmingham when flying from Glasgow depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Birmingham from Glasgow in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, January and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Glasgow - Birmingham.
How long does the flight take to go from Glasgow to Birmingham?
The total flight time between Glasgow and Birmingham is of around 01:19 hours on average, considering an average distance of 415 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Birmingham compared to Glasgow?
While in Glasgow the temperatures can reach an average of 23.23 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3 mm ,Birmingham's temperatures can go up to 27.42 ºC during the hot season, with 6 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -3.11 ºC in Birmingham, compared to the -4.14 ºC average degrees reported in Glasgow. During the winter period, Glasgow can register 3 mm precipitation, while Birmingham have an average of 3 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Glasgow and Birmingham?

The main airport route flying between Glasgow and Birmingham is: Glasgow Scotland (GLA) to Birmingham Intl (BHX). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Easyjet.

Which are the airlines with flights from Glasgow to Birmingham?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Glasgow to Birmingham are:

  • Flybe.
  • Eastern Airways.
  • Easyjet.

Flybe, stopping in Belfast for 165 minutes minimum.

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