Flights to Birmingham
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Birmingham is a metropolitan city located in England, in the United Kingdom. The city is an attractive destination for those interested in football, history, architecture, nightlife, and more. If you have plans to visit the city, you can check the cheap flight to Birmingham operated by Pegasus Airlines.
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The options for flights to Birmingham from Istanbul involve traveling through direct or connecting flights. Pegasus Airlines has direct flights. Once you enter the expected dates, you can search for cheap flights to Birmingham. In the following step, you will find Pegasus Airlines’ calendar view, displaying flight tickets for the selected month. You can book the flight that suits best to your budget.
Another option is to book connecting flights to Birmingham. In case you plan a more extensive UK trip that comprises Birmingham, you can book your return ticket between London and Istanbul.
Transportation
Transport from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to the City Center
Commuting from Birmingham Airport to the city center is convenient. One way to get to the city center is by using the trains. There are free shuttles transporting the visitors to the train station connected to Birmingham New Street station located in the city center. The trains usually run once every 15 minutes, every day. In addition to this, taxis operate for visitors’ convenience as well.
Public Transport
There are several types of public transport options within Birmingham. These are bus lines, trams and trains, as well as taxis to get around in the city. It is also possible to cycle in Birmingham. You can check West Midlands cycle hire options to get yourself a bike for a certain period of time.
Accommodation
Accommodation
As it is a large city driving tourists from all around the world, Birmingham offers different types of accommodation for your visit. Hostels to luxurious hotels, you can book the accommodation best suiting your budget through Pegasus Airlines alongside your cheap flights to Birmingham.
Food
Food
One thing to know is that diversity prevails in the UK. You might know about the English cuisine with its famous fish and chips, however, Birmingham hosts various cuisines from diverse cultures. Asian cuisine, specifically Indian, Middle Eastern, Turkish and so on is available as food options in the city. Halal, vegan and vegetarian options are also easy to find in Birmingham.
You can start your day with an English breakfast, and continue the journey with Tikka Masala. Don’t forget to enjoy your afternoon tea with scones at a lovely bakery!
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Places to See
As the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham presents countless sights to see during your trip. It is one of the cities that brings historical and modern together. Here are some of the must-see places when you are in Birmingham:
- Victoria Square: A great place to start your trip in the city, the Square neighbors Chamberlain Square. From here, you can visit other destinations such as Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Council House as well as the statutes and monuments of well-known scholars.
- Birmingham Cathedral: For history and architecture enthusiasts, The Cathedral Church of Saint Philip welcomes you at the greenest space in the city center.
- Cadbury World: A chocolate factory that might turn your Willy Wonka dreams into reality. Visiting Cadbury World can be an entertaining and delicious family activity to do in Birmingham. Keep in mind that you need to book tickets prior to your visit.
- Stratford-upon-Avon Guildhall: Would you like to travel back in time to Shakespeare’s hometown to see his school? Stratford-upon-Avon is a nearby town to Birmingham, around an hour commute by train from Birmingham New Street Station.
- Villa Park: Aston Villa Football Club’s stadium is one of the top places to visit, especially if you are a sports fan. If you want to take a breath of the air where the Premier League matches are played, Villa Park has to be on your must-see places list.
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The currency of the United Kingdom is the pound sterling, GBP.
In case of emergencies, you can get in touch with Turkish missions in the UK. You can call the Embassy of Türkiye in London at +44 20 73 93 02 02. The working hours of the Embassy are between 9:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 18:00. You can also call the Consulate General of Türkiye in London at +44 20 7591 69 00. The working hours of the Consulate are between 9:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 16:00.
To call an ambulance only in life-threatening emergencies you can dial 999, West Midlands Ambulance Service. 999 can also be used if there is crime in progress. However, to report a crime or an accident, to ask for information you can dial 101*.
