Flying from Paris to Southampton Airport (SOU): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Paris to Southampton Airport (SOU) begins with finding the right airport to begin your travels from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are your main options in Paris.
Southampton is one hour behind Paris. Southampton Airport is located in Southampton, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Paris to SOU, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Paris to SOU with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CDG and SOU include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
CDG is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Paris to Southampton Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.46% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Planning to leave from Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? Direct Paris to Southampton Airport (SOU) plane tickets are available from here.
From ORY, direct flights from Paris to SOU are available with easyJet.
easyJet ranks number one in bookings on the ORY to SOU route.
ORY is about 19 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to SOU flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.56%.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
When booking your plane ticket from Paris to Southampton Airport (SOU) out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a detour to Dublin Airport (DUB), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
From the centre of Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Paris to Southampton Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
Flights that depart from BVA reach their destination as scheduled 66.39% of the time.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Southampton Airport (SOU)
Have a late flight from Paris to Southampton Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near SOU and turn in quicker:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Southampton Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Europcar and explore beyond Southampton's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Paris to Southampton Airport flight.
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
Southampton Airport to central Southampton is roughly 6 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Southampton Airport (SOU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Southampton Airport is R 634. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,370. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Paris to SOU, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Paris to Southampton Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Paris to SOU.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Paris to Southampton Airport.
The best time to fly from Paris to Southampton Airport (SOU)
August is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Southampton Airport (SOU). Plan your visit to Southampton in April for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Paris to SOU plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Southampton, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Paris to Southampton Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Southampton
After booking your flight from Paris 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:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Site of Jane Austen's House, Mayflower Theatre and Kennet & Avon Canal are must-do's during your Southampton adventure.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Southampton has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 105 kilometres north-east of Southampton, a trip to London will keep you busy. Start with attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 177 kilometres north of Southampton, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
