Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Dublin and Southampton share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Choose from 22 weekly Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport flights. The 07:10 departure with Aer Lingus is the earliest flight you can take. Aer Lingus operates the latest service of the day at 18:00.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DUB to SOU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Aer Lingus has direct flights from Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Southampton — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
Aer Lingus tops the list for bookings on this route.
Aer Lingus is the most punctual carrier offering DUB to SOU flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DUB and SOU:
Glasgow International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport flight is R 903. A return fare right now is R 1,916. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DUB to SOU.
The cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DUB to SOU.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
72.87% of flights leaving from Dublin Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to DUB:
Arriving at Southampton Airport (SOU)
Book a hotel close to SOU if you're on a late Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Southampton Airport rental car and explore Southampton and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Budget and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Southampton Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
Southampton Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Southampton. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Southampton Airport (SOU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Southampton. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Southampton is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DUB to SOU sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Southampton. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 177 kilometres north of Southampton. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are key reasons to visit.