Distance from Birmingham to Dundee
Route from Birmingham to Dundee
The route via Preston, Livingston.
Airports near Birmingham and Dundee
Several airports are located near Birmingham and Dundee. The following overview shows the nearest airports with their distances and travel times. All information refers to the road connection from the city center to the airport.
Airports near Birmingham
- Birmingham Airport 16.5 mi 28 m
- East Midlands Airport 40 mi 50 m
- Gloucestershire Airport 49.1 mi 1 h, 4 m
Airports near Dundee
- Dundee Airport 3.2 mi 9 m
- Edinburgh Airport 53.5 mi 1 h, 9 m
- Aberdeen International Airport 70.7 mi 1 h, 23 m
Alternative travel by plane from Birmingham to Dundee
For longer distances, flying can be an interesting alternative to driving. For the route from Birmingham to Dundee, there are airports near both locations.
The following overview shows a possible flight itinerary including travel to the airport, flight time, and onward travel from the destination airport. Actual travel time may vary depending on traffic conditions, waiting times, and flight availability.
Possible flight route Birmingham → Dundee
- Starting point: Birmingham
- Arrival at the airport: Birmingham Airport
- Distance: 16.5 mi
- Travel time: 28 m
- Check-in, baggage drop-off, and security screening: approx. 45-60 minutes
- Waiting time before departure depends on the flight schedule.
- Start: Birmingham Airport
- Goal: Edinburgh Airport
- As the crow flies: 250.1 mi
- Estimated flight time: 1 h, 25 m
- Baggage claim and airport exit: approx. 15-30 minutes
- Continue to Dundee: 53.5 mi
- Travel time: 1 h, 9 m
- Goal achieved
Comparison: Car journey or flight connection Birmingham – Dundee
| Option | Total distance | Total duration |
|---|---|---|
| Car / Road route | 359.1 mi | 6 h, 32 m |
| Possible flight via nearby airports | 320 mi | 4 h, 20 m |
When is a flight from Birmingham to Dundee worthwhile?
Air travel can be particularly attractive when a fast connection between the airports is available and the journey to the airports remains short.
For shorter distances, a direct car or train connection can often be more practical, as additional time for check-in, security, and baggage must be factored in.
Actual travel time may vary depending on the flight schedule, delays, traffic conditions, and waiting times at the airport and during onward travel.