Flights Frankfurt → Birmingham
FRA → BHX
Route overview
This flight route connects Frankfurt with Birmingham, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737-300 and various Airbus models such as the A319, A320, and A321. The destination airport in Birmingham sees over nine million passengers annually, reflecting its significant traffic volume.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Birmingham (BHX) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 22.4/100 (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 Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Birmingham: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Birmingham (BHX) heads north-west for about 766 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 23m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating FRA-BHX
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FRA-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 1 airline: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Frankfurt-Birmingham route is about 766 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.
