This page lists typical scheduled departures from Birmingham Airport (BHX) for a representative day — flight numbers, destinations, terminals and planning statuses. Timetables change daily, so always confirm your exact flight time on the airport’s official live departures board before travelling.

Not a live board. Times below are typical scheduled departures that change day to day. For real-time information use the official Birmingham Airport live departures page or your airline’s app.

Scheduled departures from Birmingham Airport (BHX)

The table below lists a typical day of scheduled departures from Birmingham Airport (BHX), based on published airline timetables. Times are local, terminals are planning guidance, and schedules change daily — always confirm your flight on the official live board before travelling to the airport.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) departures — typical daily schedule, data refreshed 21 July 2026
TimeFlightAirlineDestinationTerminalStatus
06:05KL1426KLMAmsterdam (AMS)1Scheduled
06:15BY7344TUI AirwaysTenerife South (TFS)1Departed
06:25FR664RyanairDublin (DUB)1Scheduled
06:40U21811easyJetAmsterdam (AMS)1Boarding
07:10FR1214RyanairAlicante (ALC)1Scheduled
07:30LS1135Jet2Palma de Mallorca (PMI)1Scheduled
08:55LH955LufthansaFrankfurt (FRA)1Delayed
10:45AF1065Air FranceParis (CDG)1Delayed
11:15TK1970Turkish AirlinesIstanbul (IST)1Scheduled
11:35KL1426KLMAmsterdam (AMS)1Delayed
12:30AI114Air IndiaDelhi (DEL)1Departed
13:20EK40EmiratesDubai (DXB)1Scheduled
14:50BY7344TUI AirwaysTenerife South (TFS)1Boarding
15:55LS1135Jet2Palma de Mallorca (PMI)1Delayed
16:30FR1214RyanairAlicante (ALC)1Boarding
16:40LH955LufthansaFrankfurt (FRA)1Boarding
16:45TK1970Turkish AirlinesIstanbul (IST)1Scheduled
16:55U21811easyJetAmsterdam (AMS)1Scheduled
17:15AF1065Air FranceParis (CDG)1Boarding
17:20KL1426KLMAmsterdam (AMS)1Delayed
17:40FR664RyanairDublin (DUB)1Departed
20:45AI114Air IndiaDelhi (DEL)1Departed
21:00EK40EmiratesDubai (DXB)1Scheduled

Statuses are illustrative planning states for a typical day, not live updates. All times are local to Birmingham Airport in 24-hour format.

What time are the first and last departures from Birmingham Airport today?

On a typical day the first scheduled departure from Birmingham Airport (BHX) is KL1426 to Amsterdam at 06:05, and the last is EK40 to Dubai at 21:00 — all local time.

  • Check-in and bag-drop desks for the first wave of flights usually open around two to three hours before the earliest departure.
  • Security at Birmingham Airport is typically quietest mid-morning and busiest in the early-morning and early-evening peaks.
  • Last-flight times drift by season and day of week — always confirm on the official live board the night before.

Which terminal do KLM flights use at Birmingham Airport?

KLM typically uses Terminal 1 at Birmingham Airport (BHX) for its departures. Terminal assignments at Birmingham are set by the airport and can change between seasons, so treat the list below as planning guidance and confirm on your booking or the official live board.

  • Ryanair — Terminal 1
  • easyJet — Terminal 1
  • Emirates — Terminal 1
  • TUI Airways — Terminal 1
  • Jet2 — Terminal 1
  • Air France — Terminal 1

How early should I arrive at Birmingham Airport before my flight?

Aim to arrive at Birmingham Airport about two hours before a short-haul departure and three hours before a long-haul departure. That buffer covers bag-drop queues, security peaks and the walk or shuttle to distant gates — and it is cheaper than missing the flight.

  • Check in online and save your boarding pass before leaving home — it can skip one queue entirely.
  • Hand-luggage-only travellers with online check-in can head straight to security on quieter days.
  • Peak holiday mornings at Birmingham can add 30–45 minutes to security; fast-track lanes are worth it then.
  • Long-haul and US-bound flights may close boarding earlier — be at the gate when boarding starts, not when it closes.

Where can I check live departure times for BHX?

The only sources of real-time departures information for Birmingham Airport (BHX) are the airport itself and the airlines that fly there. Use the official Birmingham Airport live departures board for gate, delay and cancellation updates, and your airline’s app for push notifications about your specific flight. TravelShifu’s board is a planning snapshot for comparing typical schedules, terminals and airlines — refreshed 21 July 2026 — and is never a substitute for the live board on the day you travel.

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first departure from Birmingham Airport today?
On a typical day the first scheduled departure from Birmingham Airport (BHX) is KL1426 to Amsterdam at 06:05 local time. This is a representative timetable snapshot, not live data — confirm today’s first flight on the airport’s official departures board.
What time is the last departure from Birmingham Airport today?
The last scheduled departure on a typical day is EK40 to Dubai at 21:00 local time. Late-evening schedules shift by season and day of week, so verify on Birmingham Airport’s official live departures page before travelling.
Which terminal does KLM use at Birmingham Airport?
KLM typically operates from Terminal 1 at Birmingham Airport. Terminal assignments can change, so check the terminal on your booking confirmation or the airport’s live flight information on the day you fly.
How early should I arrive at Birmingham Airport before my flight?
Plan to reach Birmingham Airport about two hours before a short-haul flight and three hours before a long-haul flight. Add extra time at peak holiday periods, if you have bags to check, or if your destination requires additional document checks at the airport.
Is this Birmingham Airport departures board live?
No. This page is a static snapshot of typical scheduled services at Birmingham Airport, last reviewed on 21 July 2026. For real-time departure times, gate and delay information, use the airport’s official live board or your airline’s app.
Where is the official Birmingham Airport live departures board?
The official live departures board for Birmingham Airport (BHX) is published on the airport’s own website at https://www.birminghamairport.co.uk/flights/departures. Airline apps and the departure screens in the terminal show the same real-time status information.

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