Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Southampton.
Your SOU to LHR flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Southampton Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SOU and LHR:
Jersey Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
George Best Belfast City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
R 1,955 is the lowest price for a one-way Southampton Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,901. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SOU to LHR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Southampton Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from SOU to LHR couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Southampton Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
55.7% of flights that depart Southampton Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Southampton Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Southampton. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SOU? If you're catching an early flight from Southampton Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Reserve a hotel near LHR if you're on a late Southampton Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and find adventure across London and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central London. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Southampton Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the busiest month to head to London. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Southampton Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOU to LHR in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another standout destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without seeing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.