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Flights from Edinburgh to Birmingham

There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Birmingham. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 10h 11m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 11m
EDIBHMATL

Edinburgh to Birmingham at a glance

Fastest journey10h 11mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Edinburgh to Birmingham

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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EDI Atlanta (ATL) BHM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
Mon09:00 EDI12:32 ATL0h 58m connection13:30 ATL13:11 BHMDelta Air Lines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 11m
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EDI Chicago (ORD) BHM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat11:30 EDI13:50 ORD8h 10m connection22:00 ORD23:27 BHMUnited Airlines + SkyWest
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 57m
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EDI Orlando (MCO) BHM
Leg 1: Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 50m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,602 km4,100 miles
Journey time
10h 11mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hBirmingham vs Edinburgh
Currency in Birmingham
USD
Airports
EDI → BHM

Flights from Edinburgh to Birmingham: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago and Orlando. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,602 km.
Where do you change planes between Edinburgh and Birmingham?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Orlando (MCO). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Edinburgh and Birmingham?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Birmingham: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Birmingham?
Birmingham is 6 hours behind Edinburgh.

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