Why go
- City in Alabama, United States.
- Known for Martin Luther King Jr.'s church (MLK) 16th Street Baptist Church, home of the civil rights movement. Regions-Harbert Plaza.
- Served by Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
History
Birmingham is a city in the north central region of Alabama, United States. It is the third-most populous city in the state, with an estimated population of 196,357 as of 2024. The Birmingham metropolitan area, with over 1.19 million residents, is the largest metropolitan area in Alabama and 47th-most populous in the US. Birmingham serves as a major regional economic, medical, and educational hub of the Deep South, Piedmont, and Appalachian regions. It is the county seat of Jefferson County.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 20 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C) · 7 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Orlando, Tampa
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 73C) · 5 routes: Baltimore*, Dallas*, Las Vegas*, Orlando*, Tampa*
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, CRJ-700, MD-80, M83, ERJ-145) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami*, Philadelphia, Washington
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, A320, MD-88, CRJ, CRJ-900) · 5 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*, Minneapolis*, New York*, Orlando*
- US Airways US (CRJ, CRJ-700, MD-80, M83, ERJ-145) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Philadelphia, Washington
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ) · 3 routes: Chicago*, Denver*, Houston*
- Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (A320, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Bahamasair UP (734) · 1 route: Freeport
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BHM has direct flights to 20 destinations on 12 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Orlando, Baltimore, Charlotte, Dallas…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Birmingham, Alabama. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.