Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
The timezone in Hong Kong is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of Birmingham.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BHX to HKG flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BHX and HKG:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
AED 1,114 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Return flights start from AED 2,174. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from BHX to HKG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BHX to HKG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights that take off from Birmingham International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Birmingham International Airport is about 24 kilometers from central Birmingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BHX:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Birmingham International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong International Airport to central Hong Kong has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Hong Kong. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to HKG in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Hong Kong. Around 129 kilometers away to the north-west, its best attractions include Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
If you're ready to explore another corner of China, head for Shenzhen, roughly 27 kilometers north-west of Hong Kong. Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning are the start of reasons to visit.