Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Southampton Airport (SOU): what you need to know
Southampton is one hour behind Barcelona and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Your BCN to SOU flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Southampton Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BCN and SOU include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Alicante-Elche Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)
Currently, R 687 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Southampton Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,422. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from BCN to SOU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Southampton Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Southampton Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, 79.12% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Southampton Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Southampton Airport (SOU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Southampton Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SOU instead:
Grab a Southampton Airport rental car and discover Southampton and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Budget and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Southampton Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
From Southampton Airport, Southampton is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Southampton Airport (SOU)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Southampton Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Southampton. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Southampton is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Southampton Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BCN to SOU around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Southampton has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres north-east of Southampton, a visit to London will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Birmingham is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres north of Southampton. No trip is complete without visiting Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.