How to get to Brisbane from Birmingham | Flight times & prices

The best way to get to Brisbane from Birmingham is on a one stop flight with Qatar Airways. But connection times are much better on the QR36 service than the QR34.

Travelling from Birmingham to Brisbane in Australia just got a lot easier, with Qatar Airways resuming flights from Birmingham on 6 July 2023.

These new Birmingham to Doha flights create a one stop route from Birmingham to Brisbane, with a change of planes in Doha.

To book a Birmingham to Brisbane flight, head here.

Qatar Airways flights from Birmingham – QR34 or QR36?

Qatar Airways is offering daily flights from Birmingham, but the trick is picking the right day to depart. There are technically two flights from Birmingham to Doha – the QR34 and QR36. They just leave on different days.

At the time of writing, the QR34 from Birmingham to Doha departs on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 13.35. However, this connects horrendously with the Doha to Brisbane flights, leading to a total journey time of 41 hours and 10 minutes.

If you don’t want to spend nearly a day hanging around in Doha Airport, opt for the QR36.

The QR36 departs from Birmingham at 07.20 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with a total journey time of 23 hours and 25 minutes. There’s a much more palatable transit time in Doha of two hours and 45 minutes.

All Birmingham to Brisbane flight timetable information is correct at the time of writing, but subject to change in the future.

6 supreme Brisbane day trips that will improve your holiday

Moreton Island day trip – with kayaking, sandboarding and snorkelling or with dolphin-feeding and desert dunes adventure.
Springbrook National Park glowworms and rainforest tour – including Tamborine Skywalk.
Eumundi Markets day trip – Australia’s best markets, plus the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa.
North Stradbroke Island day tour – with cruise, wildlife spotting and guided walk.
Tamborine Mountain winery tour – with gourmet lunch.
Maialia rainforest walking and wildlife tour – visit lesser-known D’Aguilar National Park.

Birmingham to Brisbane fare prices

Fares on Birmingham to Brisbane flights are, of course, subject to seasonal variation. However, when making a dummy booking for a return flight in November, Australia Travel Questions found Birmingham to Brisbane flights for £1653.

November is traditionally the cheapest time of year to fly to Australia, however. Return fares from Birmingham to Brisbane will be more expensive at other times of year.

Bookings should be made direct via the Qatar Airways website.

9 brilliant Brisbane experiences to book in advance

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tickets (or entry plus river cruise combo) – hold a koala and see lots of adorable native wildlife.
Brisbane River cruise – see the key sights and learn about the city on the way.
Story Bridge Adventure Climb – walk along the top of Brisbane’s famous bridge, with 360 degree views.
Combine the Southbank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a fun Segway tour.
Helicopter flight – see the city from a bird’s eye view.
Kayaking tour – choose the night tour to see the city light up, the day tour to enjoy the sunshine.
XXXX brewery tour – see how Australia’s most famous beer is made.
Guided wine flight tasting – get an Aussie wine introductory course.
See Brisbane’s spooky side on a city centre ghost tour.