Flying from Istanbul to Southampton Airport (SOU): What you need to know
Istanbul has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Southampton Airport (SOU) heading out from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Southampton Airport is located in Southampton. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is three hours behind Istanbul.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to SOU.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Istanbul to SOU that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and SOU include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Southampton Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Southampton Airport, browse these options when taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to SOU flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Southampton Airport (SOU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Southampton Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near SOU instead:
Pick up a Southampton Airport rental car and discover Southampton and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Budget and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Southampton Airport flight.
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
Southampton Airport to the centre of Southampton is roughly 6 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Southampton Airport (SOU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Southampton Airport is R 1,970. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 4,485. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to SOU, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Southampton Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Istanbul to SOU by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Save money on your flight from Istanbul to Southampton Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Southampton Airport (SOU)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Istanbul to Southampton Airport (SOU). August is the busiest month to travel to Southampton. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
Before locking in your Istanbul to SOU plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Southampton, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Southampton Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Southampton
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Southampton Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Southampton:
Site of Jane Austen's House and Mayflower Theatre are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Southampton to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Kennet & Avon Canal.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen Southampton, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey around 105 kilometres north-east to London to tick off its leading attractions. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Birmingham is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres north of Southampton. No journey is complete without dropping by The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
