Flights Brussels → Birmingham
BRU → BHX
Route overview
The flight route connects Brussels to Birmingham, operating with aircraft such as the Avro RJ100 and De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q. The destination airport in Birmingham sees over nine million passengers annually, indicating a high volume of traffic and significant demand for air travel between these cities.
The Brussels (BRU) → Birmingham (BHX) route is operated by Brussels Airlines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.7/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 58.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Birmingham: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Birmingham (BHX) heads north-west for about 463 km, a flight time of roughly 60m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Birmingham it is 58.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating BRU-BHX
Frequently asked questions about BRU-BHX
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Brussels Airlines, United Airlines.
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The Brussels-Birmingham route is about 463 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
