Flying from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Belfast and Southampton follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Take your pick of 56 weekly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Aer Lingus is the earliest flight available. Aer Lingus operates the last service of the day at 17:20.
To ensure you catch your BHD to SOU flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Aer Lingus is your ticket to exploring Southampton (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Aer Lingus.
Among carriers operating BHD to SOU flights, Aer Lingus has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between BHD and SOU:
Glasgow International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Newcastle International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport flight is R 1,048. A return ticket right now is R 2,051. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from BHD to SOU by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BHD to SOU.
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Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Of all flights departing from George Best Belfast City Airport, 68.3% arrive on time at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BHD? If you've booked an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Southampton Airport (SOU)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SOU instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Southampton Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Europcar and explore beyond Southampton's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Southampton Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
Southampton Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Southampton. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Southampton Airport (SOU)
August is the most popular month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Southampton in April.
The warmest month in Southampton is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BHD to SOU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Southampton is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres north-east of Southampton, a trip to London will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 177 kilometres north of Southampton, Birmingham is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.