Travelling from London to Southampton Airport (SOU): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by looking up the best place to catch your flight from London to Southampton Airport (SOU). Explore the options for taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW), two of the city's main airports.
London and Southampton (where Southampton Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from London to SOU. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Southampton Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to SOU flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Southampton Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Southampton Airport (SOU)
Consider booking a hotel near SOU if you have a late flight from London to Southampton Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Southampton Airport rental car and explore Southampton and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Budget and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your London to Southampton Airport flight.
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
Central Southampton is around 6 kilometres from Southampton Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Southampton Airport (SOU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Southampton Airport is R 1,393. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,075. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to SOU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Southampton Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Southampton Airport (SOU)
August is when most people book flights from London to Southampton Airport (SOU). Plan your visit to Southampton in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Southampton is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your London to SOU plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Southampton Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Southampton
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Southampton right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from London to Southampton Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Site of Jane Austen's House, Mayflower Theatre and Kennet & Avon Canal are essential stops on your Southampton itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited Southampton, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey about 105 kilometres north-east to London to check off its leading attractions. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres north of Southampton. No journey is complete without visiting The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
