For many, last-minute Christmas plans often include holiday getaways alongside shopping. If you’re considering a festive escape, we’ve compiled a list of the cheapest direct flights departing from Birmingham Airport (BHX) over the Christmas period.
One standout deal is a £95 flight to Innsbruck, Austria, offering a perfect opportunity for those dreaming of a white Christmas in the stunning Alps.
Whether you want to jet off on Christmas Eve or treat yourself with a Boxing Day trip, all the flights listed include return travel for one passenger. The return flights are scheduled approximately one week later—for instance, a flight departing on December 24 will have a return on December 31.
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Please note that some airlines may charge additional fees for checked luggage or other services, which could affect the overall cost. Prices were last checked on Tuesday, December 23, at 12:15 pm and may fluctuate over time.
Here are some of the cheapest direct flights from Birmingham Airport this Christmas, complete with prices, airlines, and flight times (sourced from Skyscanner):
- Shannon, Ireland – Ryanair – £41 (Departure: 5:55 am, Return: 8:10 pm)
- Lanzarote, Spain – Jet2 – £50 (Departure: 9:00 am, Return: 2:20 pm)
- Innsbruck, Austria – easyJet – £95 (Departure: 7:30 am, Return: 11:15 am)
- Lanzarote, Spain – TUI – £77 (Departure: 9:30 am, Return: 2:50 pm)
- Budapest, Hungary – Wizz Air – £150 (Departure: 1:50 pm, Return: 11:20 am)
- Bucharest, Romania – Wizz Air – £198 (Departure: 7:25 pm, Return: 5:00 pm)
- Shannon, Ireland – Ryanair – £43 (Departure: 9:55 pm, Return: 11:40 pm)
- Prague, Czech Republic – Jet2 & easyJet – £166 (Departure: 6:00 am, Return: 3:40 pm)
- Dusseldorf, Germany – Eurowings – £206 (Departure: 7:55 pm, Return: 6:45 pm)
- Dublin, Ireland – Aer Lingus – £48 (Departure: 8:50 pm, Return: 5:48 am)
- Salzburg, Austria – Jet2 – £73 (Departure: 6:00 am, Return: 10:00 am)
- Grenoble, France – Ryanair & Jet2 – £82 (Departure: 8:10 am, Return: 10:40 am)
If you want an affordable Christmas getaway or a festive city break, these options from Birmingham Airport offer a variety of destinations to choose from without breaking the bank.