How busy is Birmingham Airport right now?

Birmingham Airport is currently A bit busy based on real-time flight departure data.

Are there queues at Birmingham Airport today?

Yes, the current Security queue at Birmingham Airport is approximately 27 minutes. The airport is currently a bit busy. Check the live data on this page for the latest queue times.

How long does it take to get through Security at Birmingham Airport?

It currently takes approximately 27 minutes to get through Security at Birmingham Airport. Wait times vary by time of day and day of week — check the hourly chart on this page for the full breakdown.

What is the best time to go through Security at Birmingham Airport?

The best time to fly from Birmingham Airport is Night (9pm - 4am) with an average Security wait of 11 minutes and 18 minutes average flight delay. Avoid Early Morning when waits average 20 minutes and delays average 20 minutes.

Are there flight delays at Birmingham Airport today?

Flights from Birmingham Airport are experiencing fewer delays than usual today, averaging 0 minutes compared to the typical 14 minutes for this time on Wednesdays.

Has the 100ml liquid rule been scrapped at Birmingham Airport

Yes, for outbound travel. Birmingham Airport has installed Next Generation Security Checkpoints, which allow you to carry liquids, pastes and gels in containers of up to 2 litres in your hand luggage. You do not need to put them in a plastic bag. Important Warning: Check the rules for your return airport. Many airports outside the UK (and some within it) still enforce the 100ml limit. If you take a large liquid bottle with you, it may be confiscated on your return flight.

Do I need to remove my laptop or tablet at security?

Generally, no. The new 3D scanners allow large electrical items to remain inside your bag during screening. However, if your bag is very cluttered, security staff may still ask you to remove them for a separate check.

Is there a Fast Track security lane?

Yes. You can book the “Express Lane” to speed up your journey through security. Prices are typically £6.00 when booked online in advance, or £8.50 if purchased at the airport on the day. If you have an Express Lane ticket should head to the security entrance at Zone B.

Is there a free drop-off zone?

Yes, but it is not directly outside the terminal doors. The Drop Off Car Park offers 10 minutes of free parking. It is located approximately 400 metres from the terminal, which is a 5–10 minute walk via a covered walkway. Note: If you stay longer than 10 minutes, charges apply (e.g., £5.00 for 15 minutes).

Can I drop someone off right outside the terminal?

Yes, by using the Premium Set Down car park. This is located immediately outside the terminal but costs £6.00 for the first 15 minutes. Warning: Do not stop on the approach roads (Red Routes). These are monitored by cameras, and stopping for even a moment will result in a £100 fine.

Yes, the service is called “BHX Free Wi-Fi.” It is free to use, though it may require you to re-login after a set period (typically 30-minute slots).

Are there prayer rooms available?

Yes. There is a multi-faith prayer room on the ground floor (landside) which includes washing facilities. There is a second prayer room airside on the International Pier, but this facility does not have washing facilities.

How can I get to the airport?

Rail: The airport is directly connected to Birmingham International Station. A free “Air-Rail Link” monorail system transports passengers between the train station and the terminal in under 2 minutes. This service operates daily from 03:30 to 00:30. Road: The airport is accessible via the M42 (Junction 6) and the A45. Bus: The network includes the X1 (Coventry/Birmingham) and X12 (Solihull), with stops located directly on-site.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) Security Wait Time Live

BHX Birmingham Airport Security Wait Times

Security Wait Time

🤖 AI/Crowdsourced Estimate

27 mins
current wait time

Medium

Wait times are rising (38.5% over last 3 hours)

Updated today, Wednesday 10 June 2026
9:40 AM (UTC/GMT +1:00 hours)

Data
Qsensor combines airport data with crowdsourced information. How was your airport experience? Contribute to the community by submitting your wait time.
Disclaimer
Waiting times may not accurately reflect your experience. It is advisable to arrive at the airport well in advance and follow the recommendations of the airlines and airports.
Airport Last Updated
9:40 AM (UTC/GMT +1:00 hours)

All Terminals
27 mins wait time
User Submitted
30-60 mins wait time

Wait Times by Day of Week

Average wait times based on the last 3 weeks of data.

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The average wait time at 10 am at this airport is 9 minutes

Based on data from the past 3 weeks.

Current: 27 min (Longer wait than usual: avg wait time is 9 min)

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Latest Airport Arrival Time

Domestic 1h 25m before departure

International 1h 54m before departure

How we calculated this

Bag drop closes 45-60 min before departure. With an estimated 25 min bag drop queue, you need to arrive at the desk 70-85 min early. After that, allow 12 min for security (avg on Wednesdays) and 12 min to walk to your gate, which closes 15-20 min before departure. Finally, add a 15 min buffer.

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Flight Delays

Average departure delays by hour, based on the last 2 weeks of flight data.

Current: 0 min (Lower than usual: avg wait time is 14 min)

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Birmingham Airport Overview (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is the UK’s seventh-busiest airport, acting as the primary international gateway for the Midlands. Located approximately 7 miles southeast of Birmingham city centre and 1 mile from the NEC, it operates from a single terminal building, minimising the need for complex transfers between terminals.

Qsensor FAQ

Live data: For the majority of the airports we track we use live data from the airport. For the remaining airports we provide a modelled projection, combined with crowdsourced data.

Search: By airport name, IATA code, city, county, country or region. To save you time, we keep your last visited airports on the front page. If you can’t find an airport, contact us using the contact form and we will look to add it.

Current average wait time: The airport’s latest average security, passport control or customs queue wait time. If the airport has multiple queues, we display the average of them. If you want a more granular view that includes wait times for individual queues, take a look at the terminal level wait times. We regularly update each airport’s data, but make sure you click the “i” icon to check when the last update was made.

Terminal level wait times: The latest security or customs queue wait time for individual terminals. Click on the terminal to access more information at the terminal level. Please note that this data is not available for all airports. We are working to expand this functionality to as many airports as possible.

Historical wait times: The typical wait time on different days and times over the past 2 weeks. Click the filter at the top right of the graph to cycle through the days of the week.

Add a security or customs queue wait time: How was your airport security experience? Contribute to the community by inputting your wait time. This feature is only available for airports where Qsensor does not automatically track data. To add a wait time, simply click the “Add Your Time” button on the airports page and follow the instructions.

Please note that this data is monitored and may be modified or deleted if found to be invalid.

Click the “i” icon to view and take note of more contextual information on each airport. “Airport Last Updated” denotes the last time the data was refreshed.

Our sources for wait time data vary and may include air travel data aggregators, federal agencies such as the TSA, CATSA CBP, or information from the airport and its affiliated service providers. For some airports, Qsensor utilises its proprietary queue modelling technology to project wait times. Additionally, we crowdsource data from passengers who have input their wait time using the “Add Your Time” button.

Qsensor is not affiliated with any airport, airline, or associated service provider.

We regularly check queue times and flight delays for accuracy, however all times are estimates and waiting times and delays may not accurately reflect your experience. It is advisable to arrive at the airport well in advance and follow the recommendations of the airlines and airports.

There are a wide array of ways that queue data is measured. Including but not limited to looking at how long a passenger takes to get from scanning their boarding pass to exiting the security or customs area. Auditing passengers on how long it took them to pass through security or customs as well as Qsensors’ proprietary system for user added wait times.

For airport wait times, we currently support over 140 airports worldwide. Whether it be London Heathrow, Istanbul, or Miami – we have got you covered. More are added all the time. Is Qsensor missing an airport that you want to be supported? We are more than happy to accommodate your request, get in touch via the contact form.

For flight delays and cancellations, we currently support 12 airports, with the goal of expanding coverage going forwards.

Qsensor automatically tracks wait times for a variety of airports including London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O’Hare, Amsterdam Schiphol, Kempegowda Bangalore, Madrid Barajas, Hong Kong, Istanbul, and many more!

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BHX Birmingham Airport Security Wait Times