56 same-day destinations

Extreme Day Trips from Birmingham Airport

Out before 08:00, home after 21:00, and up to four hours each way. These are the real morning-out, evening-back routes from Birmingham Airport, worked out from our live flight schedules to help plan your extreme day trip.

56
Destinations
19
Countries

Times shown are the earliest morning outbound and the latest evening return we can see in the schedules. Hours on the ground are approximate. Always double-check the exact times when you book, and leave room for delays on the way home.

Ireland
DublinDUB

Ireland

0h 53m
each way
00:30
Out from Birmingham
~20.6h
On the ground
22:50
Back at Birmingham
Out Zimex Aviation XM358Back FR6660Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Take the Airlink Express 747 bus (€8, 30 mins) to the city centre.

Things to do in DublinDublin airport guide
Northern Ireland
BelfastBFS

Northern Ireland

0h 57m
each way
07:45
Out from Birmingham
~13.1h
On the ground
22:45
Back at Birmingham
Out easyJet U226Back U2910Runs Mon, Wed, Sun

Airport Express 300 runs every 30 mins (£8). Great base for Giants Causeway.

Things to do in BelfastBelfast airport guide
Netherlands
AmsterdamAMS

Netherlands

1h 1m
each way
05:55
Out from Birmingham
~14.2h
On the ground
22:10
Back at Birmingham
Out KLM KL1040Back KL1051Daily

Schiphol is directly connected to Amsterdam Centraal by train (15 mins). Bikes everywhere!

Things to do in AmsterdamAmsterdam airport guide
Ireland
CorkORK

Ireland

1h 3m
each way
07:45
Out from Birmingham
~13.7h
On the ground
23:35
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR2993Back FR2994Runs Sat
Things to do in CorkCork airport guide
France
ParisCDG

France

1h 4m
each way
06:00
Out from Birmingham
~14.6h
On the ground
22:45
Back at Birmingham
Out Air France AF1565Back U26624Daily

Charles de Gaulle is 25 mins from the city via RER B train. Eurostar is faster for central Paris!

Things to do in ParisParis airport guide
Germany
FrankfurtFRA

Germany

1h 24m
each way
05:55
Out from Birmingham
~14.3h
On the ground
23:00
Back at Birmingham
Out Lufthansa LH959Back JUP111Daily
Things to do in FrankfurtFrankfurt airport guide
Germany
BerlinBER

Germany

1h 43m
each way
05:45
Out from Birmingham
~13.4h
On the ground
22:35
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR2962Back U26622Runs Mon, Sun
Things to do in BerlinBerlin airport guide
Spain
BarcelonaBCN

Spain

2h
each way
07:00
Out from Birmingham
~14h
On the ground
01:00
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1337Back FR6822Runs Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun

El Prat is 30 mins from La Rambla via Aerobus (€7.75). Book Sagrada Familia tickets in advance!

Things to do in BarcelonaBarcelona airport guide
Italy
PisaPSA

Italy

2h 4m
each way
05:55
Out from Birmingham
~12.2h
On the ground
22:15
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR4476Back LS1280Runs Wed, Sat
Things to do in PisaPisa airport guide
Spain
MadridMAD

Spain

2h 4m
each way
05:55
Out from Birmingham
~14.8h
On the ground
00:50
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR2083Back FR2082Runs Fri
Things to do in MadridMadrid airport guide
Sweden
StockholmARN

Sweden

2h 12m
each way
06:00
Out from Birmingham
~14.5h
On the ground
00:55
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR2443Back FR2442Runs Fri
Things to do in StockholmStockholm airport guide
Spain
PalmaPMI

Spain

2h 14m
each way
06:00
Out from Birmingham
~15h
On the ground
01:25
Back at Birmingham
Out TUI BY7568Back LS1362Daily

Palma Airport is just 8km from city centre. Buses run every 15 mins (€5).

Things to do in PalmaPalma airport guide
Spain

Menorca

MAH

Spain

2h 14m
each way
06:10
Out from Birmingham
~12.3h
On the ground
22:55
Back at Birmingham
Out TUI BY7614Back LS1264Runs Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Things to do in Menorca
Spain
IbizaIBZ

Spain

2h 18m
each way
06:00
Out from Birmingham
~14.1h
On the ground
00:40
Back at Birmingham
Out TUI BY7300Back FR4253Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Things to do in IbizaIbiza airport guide
Spain
AlicanteALC

Spain

2h 21m
each way
06:00
Out from Birmingham
~13.8h
On the ground
00:30
Back at Birmingham
Out TUI BY7604Back FR2150Daily

Airport is just 15 mins from city via C6 Bus. Perfect for Costa Blanca beaches!

Things to do in AlicanteAlicante airport guide
Italy
RomeFCO

Italy

2h 22m
each way
06:15
Out from Birmingham
~12.5h
On the ground
23:30
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR9947Back U26682Runs Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

Fiumicino Airport is 30 mins from Termini station via Leonardo Express (€14).

Things to do in RomeRome airport guide
Hungary
BudapestBUD

Hungary

2h 23m
each way
07:35
Out from Birmingham
~11h
On the ground
23:23
Back at Birmingham
Out TUI BY7142Back BY9001Runs Mon
Things to do in BudapestBudapest airport guide
Spain

Reus

REU

Spain

2h 30m
each way
05:35
Out from Birmingham
~12.3h
On the ground
22:55
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1281Back FR8088Runs Tue
Things to do in Reus
Croatia

Pula

PUY

Croatia

2h 30m
each way
05:40
Out from Birmingham
~10.3h
On the ground
21:00
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1385Back LS1386Runs Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat
Things to do in Pula
Italy

Verona

VRN

Italy

2h 30m
each way
05:40
Out from Birmingham
~11.8h
On the ground
22:30
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1311Back FR1563Runs Wed, Sat
Things to do in Verona
Poland

Krakow

KRK

Poland

2h 30m
each way
05:45
Out from Birmingham
~11.8h
On the ground
22:35
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR1465Back LS1252Runs Mon, Wed
Things to do in Krakow
Romania

Bucharest

OTP

Romania

2h 30m
each way
05:45
Out from Birmingham
~11.7h
On the ground
22:25
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR3421Back FR3422Runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Things to do in Bucharest
Spain

Murcia

RMU

Spain

2h 30m
each way
05:50
Out from Birmingham
~11.3h
On the ground
22:05
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR2154Back FR2155Runs Mon, Tue
Things to do in Murcia
Poland

Bydgoszcz

BZG

Poland

2h 30m
each way
05:55
Out from Birmingham
~11.9h
On the ground
22:50
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR1212Back FR1213Runs Thu, Sat
Things to do in Bydgoszcz
Poland

Łódź

LCJ

Poland

2h 30m
each way
05:55
Out from Birmingham
~12.8h
On the ground
23:40
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR9846Back FR9847Runs Thu
Things to do in Łódź
Croatia

Zadar

ZAD

Croatia

2h 30m
each way
05:55
Out from Birmingham
~12.6h
On the ground
23:30
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR1224Back FR1225Runs Wed
Things to do in Zadar
Greece

Kalamata

KLX

Greece

2h 30m
each way
06:25
Out from Birmingham
~11.8h
On the ground
23:10
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1355Back LS1356Runs Wed
Things to do in Kalamata
Italy

Treviso

TSF

Italy

2h 30m
each way
06:35
Out from Birmingham
~9.5h
On the ground
21:05
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR1636Back FR1637Runs Tue
Things to do in Treviso
France

Beauvais

BVA

France

2h 30m
each way
06:50
Out from Birmingham
~11.3h
On the ground
23:10
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR718Back FR719Runs Wed, Sun
Things to do in Beauvais
Gibraltar

Gibraltar

GIB

Gibraltar

2h 30m
each way
07:00
Out from Birmingham
~11.8h
On the ground
23:50
Back at Birmingham
Out easyJet U26671Back U26672Runs Thu, Sun
Things to do in Gibraltar
Spain

Jerez de la Forntera

XRY

Spain

2h 30m
each way
07:45
Out from Birmingham
~10.2h
On the ground
22:55
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1395Back LS1396Runs Fri
Things to do in Jerez de la Forntera
Spain

Almeria

LEI

Spain

2h 30m
each way
07:45
Out from Birmingham
~10.1h
On the ground
22:50
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1285Back LS1286Runs Sat
Things to do in Almeria
Bulgaria

Sofia

SOF

Bulgaria

2h 30m
each way
07:50
Out from Birmingham
~10.6h
On the ground
23:25
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR6336Back FR6335Runs Thu
Things to do in Sofia
Spain
MalagaAGP

Spain

2h 35m
each way
06:10
Out from Birmingham
~13.5h
On the ground
00:50
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR2266Back FR2267Daily

Costa del Sol gateway! Airport is 8km from city with train and bus connections.

Things to do in MalagaMalaga airport guide
Italy
NaplesNAP

Italy

2h 35m
each way
07:15
Out from Birmingham
~11h
On the ground
23:25
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1219Back BY7557Runs Tue, Fri, Sat
Things to do in NaplesNaples airport guide
Portugal
FaroFAO

Portugal

2h 36m
each way
06:10
Out from Birmingham
~13.6h
On the ground
00:55
Back at Birmingham
Out easyJet U26601Back LS1296Runs Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun

Gateway to the Algarve! Just 4km from town, but most visitors head straight to the coast.

Things to do in FaroFaro airport guide
Croatia
DubrovnikDBV

Croatia

2h 41m
each way
06:00
Out from Birmingham
~11h
On the ground
22:20
Back at Birmingham
Out TUI BY7410Back LS1314Runs Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Things to do in DubrovnikDubrovnik airport guide
Italy
CataniaCTA

Italy

2h 59m
each way
07:55
Out from Birmingham
~9.6h
On the ground
23:30
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1387Back LS1388Runs Wed
Things to do in CataniaCatania airport guide
Greece
KerkyraCFU

Greece

3h 4m
each way
06:00
Out from Birmingham
~14.2h
On the ground
02:20
Back at Birmingham
Out TUI BY7524Back BY7787Runs Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Things to do in KerkyraKerkyra airport guide
Malta
LuqaMLA

Malta

3h 8m
each way
05:45
Out from Birmingham
~11.7h
On the ground
23:45
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR3901Back LS1234Runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Things to do in LuqaLuqa airport guide
Greece

Thessaloniki

SKG

Greece

3h 12m
each way
06:00
Out from Birmingham
~11.9h
On the ground
00:20
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1205Back LS1206Runs Mon, Tue, Thu
Things to do in Thessaloniki
Morocco

Marrakech

RAK

Morocco

3h 18m
each way
06:45
Out from Birmingham
~12h
On the ground
01:20
Back at Birmingham
Out TUI BY456Back BY521Runs Fri
Things to do in Marrakech
Greece
ZakynthosZTH

Greece

3h 19m
each way
05:55
Out from Birmingham
~11h
On the ground
23:30
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1273Back LS1274Runs Fri, Sat, Sun
Things to do in ZakynthosZakynthos airport guide
Portugal
FunchalFNC

Portugal

3h 27m
each way
07:05
Out from Birmingham
~9.2h
On the ground
23:10
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1225Back LS1226Runs Mon
Things to do in FunchalFunchal airport guide
Morocco

Agadir

AGA

Morocco

3h 29m
each way
05:55
Out from Birmingham
~13h
On the ground
01:55
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair UK RK6700Back BY693Runs Mon, Fri
Things to do in Agadir
Turkey

Istanbul

IST

Turkey

3h 34m
each way
06:00
Out from Birmingham
~10.2h
On the ground
23:20
Back at Birmingham
Out easyJet U26793Back U26792Runs Tue, Wed
Things to do in Istanbul
Turkey

Istanbul

SAW

Turkey

3h 38m
each way
06:20
Out from Birmingham
~8.9h
On the ground
22:30
Back at Birmingham
Out Pegasus PC7411Back PC7175Runs Wed
Things to do in Istanbul
Greece

Souda

CHQ

Greece

3h 46m
each way
06:25
Out from Birmingham
~11.6h
On the ground
01:35
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1243Back LS1174Runs Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat
Things to do in Souda
Spain
LanzaroteACE

Spain

3h 47m
each way
06:10
Out from Birmingham
~12.7h
On the ground
02:25
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1201Back LS1112Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat

Volcanic landscapes and beautiful beaches. Rent a car to explore.

Things to do in LanzaroteLanzarote airport guide
Greece

Kos

KGS

Greece

3h 50m
each way
06:00
Out from Birmingham
~12.7h
On the ground
02:20
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1255Back BY7733Runs Mon, Tue, Wed
Things to do in Kos
Spain

Fuerteventura

FUE

Spain

3h 51m
each way
05:35
Out from Birmingham
~12.7h
On the ground
02:00
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1229Back LS1230Runs Wed, Thu, Sun
Things to do in Fuerteventura
Greece
HeraklionHER

Greece

3h 51m
each way
05:35
Out from Birmingham
~13.6h
On the ground
02:55
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1187Back LS1242Runs Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Things to do in HeraklionHeraklion airport guide
Greece
RodesRHO

Greece

3h 57m
each way
07:15
Out from Birmingham
~11.4h
On the ground
02:35
Back at Birmingham
Out TUI Airways BY7368Back BY7551Runs Wed, Sun
Things to do in RodesRodes airport guide
Turkey
DalamanDLM

Turkey

3h 58m
each way
05:40
Out from Birmingham
~12.6h
On the ground
02:10
Back at Birmingham
Out Jet2 LS1323Back LS1210Runs Mon, Thu, Fri
Things to do in DalamanDalaman airport guide
Spain

Gran Canaria

LPA

Spain

3h 58m
each way
06:05
Out from Birmingham
~12.2h
On the ground
02:10
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR1128Back BY7427Runs Tue, Sat

Perfect winter sun destination. Maspalomas dunes are unmissable.

Things to do in Gran Canaria
Spain
Tenerife SouthTFS

Spain

4h
each way
05:45
Out from Birmingham
~13.2h
On the ground
02:58
Back at Birmingham
Out Ryanair FR1121Back LS1268Runs Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun

Close to all the beach resorts. Year-round sunshine!

Things to do in Tenerife SouthTenerife South airport guide

How we work these out

We scan the real departure and arrival schedules at Birmingham Airport, then match an early morning outbound (before 08:00) with a late evening return (landing back after 21:00, including red-eye arrivals). We only keep destinations within about four hours' flying each way, so every trip on this list is a genuine there-and-back-in-a-day adventure. The list refreshes as schedules change through the seasons.