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Mon, Nov 2
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£219
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Fri, Nov 6
Des Moines DSMBirmingham BHX
£287
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Des Moines DSMBirmingham BHX
£288
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Fri, Nov 6
Des Moines DSMBirmingham BHX
£292
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£477
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Mon, Nov 2 – Fri, Nov 6
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£665
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Fri, Nov 6 – Fri, Nov 13
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£700
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Fri, Nov 6 – Fri, Nov 13
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£703
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Fri, Nov 6 – Fri, Nov 13
Des Moines DSMBirmingham BHX
£706
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Fri, Nov 6 – Fri, Nov 13
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How much do flights to Birmingham cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£219

Cheapest round-trip

£665

Average round-trip

£878

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Birmingham airport to the city center

Fastest option: train to Birmingham New Street. Best value: bus services from National Express.

Birmingham is served by Birmingham Airport (BHX), located 13 km southeast of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including direct train services, buses, taxis, ride-hailing, and private transfers. The airport is well connected via the free Air-Rail Link monorail to Birmingham International railway station, from where frequent trains run to Birmingham New Street in the heart of the city. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport mode and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-15 min

£3 – £6; off-peak vs peak fares

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to city center

30-50 min

£5 – £10; advance booking recommended

hourly (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-35 min

£2 – £4; single fare

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

Solihull connections

20-40 min

£25 – £40; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

£18 – £35; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-40 min

£40 – £70; pre-booked fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travel

20-45 min

£30 – £80; per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in GBP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The free Air-Rail Link monorail connects the airport terminal to Birmingham International station in approximately 2 minutes.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Birmingham

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Birmingham
Average flights per week
214
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Avebury - Brecon Beacons - British Museum - Natural History Museum - Portmeirion - Roman Baths, Bath - Snowdonia - St. David's Cathedral, Cardiff - St Fagans: National History Museum - Stonehenge - St. Paul's Cathedral - Tate Modern - Tintern Abbey, United Kingdom - Tower of London

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
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Aer LingusEINEINo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Birmingham

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C1°C
February7°C2°C
March9°C2°C
April12°C4°C
May15°C7°C
June18°C10°C
July20°C12°C
August20°C12°C
September17°C10°C
October13°C8°C
November9°C5°C
December7°C3°C
Hottest Month
20°C
July
Coldest month
1°C
January
Sunny days
270
days per year
Snow days
4
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
11 Oct
17%
14°C8°C
18 Oct
13°C7°C
Monday
12 Oct
52%
16°C10°C
19 Oct
17%
14°C8°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
55%
19°C12°C
20 Oct
15°C7°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
17°C10°C
21 Oct
12°C6°C
Thursday
15 Oct
82%
19°C11°C
22 Oct
36%
8°C4°C
Friday
16 Oct
13°C8°C
23 Oct
9°C3°C
Saturday
17 Oct
13°C7°C
24 Oct
48%
10°C5°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Aer Lingus, easyJet, and Iberia Airlines. Des Moines and Birmingham have 214 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Birmingham, consider visiting Avebury, Brecon Beacons, British Museum, Natural History Museum, Portmeirion, Roman Baths, Bath, Snowdonia, St. David's Cathedral, Cardiff, St Fagans: National History Museum, Stonehenge, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tate Modern, Tintern Abbey, United Kingdom, and Tower of London.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.

What are the most popular routes to and from Birmingham?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Birmingham and Bucharest, Dublin, Marrakesh, Barcelona, Istanbul, Belfast, Jeddah, Düsseldorf, Prague, Medina, Agadir, Ibiza, Dubai, Craiova, Budapest, Athens, Cairo, London, Kraków, Erbil.

What airports are near Des Moines?

The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Sioux Gateway.

What airports are near Birmingham?

The main airport in Birmingham is Birmingham. It is also served by Heathrow, Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Luton, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool John Lennon, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands.

Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Birmingham?

Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Birmingham with Ryanair, Aer Lingus, easyJet, Iberia Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Birmingham?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Birmingham, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Des Moines and Birmingham?

Traveling between Des Moines and Birmingham, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Des Moines?

There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Sioux Gateway

How many airports are there near Birmingham?

There are a number of airports in and around Birmingham. The main one is Birmingham and other nearby airports include Heathrow, Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Luton, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool John Lennon, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands.

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