Travelling from Nairobi to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Nairobi is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Nairobi to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL).
Birmingham is 3 hours behind Nairobi. Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Nairobi to BHX.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from Nairobi to BHX with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between NBO and BHX include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
NBO is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Have an early flight from Nairobi to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Split up your flight from Nairobi to Birmingham International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Wilson Airport and BHX include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in about 46 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Nairobi to BHX? Kick back in a hotel near Wilson Airport before your holiday officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you have a late flight from Nairobi to Birmingham International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BHX:
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 48 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Birmingham International Airport is ر.ق. 1,131. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,418. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from Nairobi to BHX, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Nairobi to Birmingham International Airport.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if the price has dropped. It's simple to do, and it'll save you from looking for a cheap ticket from Nairobi to BHX every day.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Nairobi to Birmingham International Airport. Simply enter your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Nairobi to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the most popular month to board a flight from Nairobi to Birmingham International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Birmingham, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Nairobi to BHX for July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Birmingham to range from 10ºC to 24ºC.
Visit in January if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 0ºC and 8ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Nairobi to Birmingham International Airport.
More about Birmingham
After booking your flight from Nairobi to Birmingham International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Birmingham:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are leading attractions which should be on any good Birmingham itinerary.
Complete your Birmingham trip with a car rental
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