Which airport should I fly into for Tamworth?

For long-haul and international flights, Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is the main gateway near Tamworth. The closest airport, Birmingham International Airport (BHX), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Tamworth?

The nearest is about 12 mi (20 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Tamworth?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Tamworth

The closest airports to Tamworth, UK: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Tamworth, UK is Birmingham International Airport (BHX), about 12 mi (20 km) away — roughly 42 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
BHX	Birmingham International AirportBirmingham, United Kingdom	12 mi / 20 km	42 min	International
CVT	Coventry AirportCoventry, United Kingdom	21 mi / 33 km	40 min	Regional
EMA	East Midlands AirportNottingham, United Kingdom	21 mi / 33 km	40 min	Regional
LHB	Bruntingthorpe AirportBruntingthorpe, United Kingdom	26 mi / 42 km	50 min	Regional
NQT	Nottingham AirportNottingham, United Kingdom	32 mi / 52 km	58 min	Regional
GLO	Gloucestershire AirportStaverton, United Kingdom	55 mi / 88 km	1 hr 38 min	Regional
MAN	Manchester AirportManchester, United Kingdom	55 mi / 89 km	1 hr 39 min	International
OXF	Oxford (Kidlington) AirportKidlington, United Kingdom	57 mi / 92 km	1 hr 43 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is the most convenient at about 12 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Tamworth. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with BHX.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near BHX saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Tamworth is Birmingham International Airport (BHX), about 12 mi (20 km) away — roughly 42 min by road.