Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Stockholm: what you need to know
Southampton Airport is located in Southampton. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Stockholm is one hour ahead of Southampton.
To avoid missing your SOU to Stockholm flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight ticket from SOU to Stockholm. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
SOU is about 6 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 traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to SOU? If you've booked an early flight from Southampton Airport to Stockholm, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to Southampton Airport's on-time performance, data shows 55.7% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Stockholm
R 2,515 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Southampton Airport to Stockholm flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 3,267. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from SOU to Stockholm, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you have flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a Southampton Airport to Stockholm ticket.
There's no need to keep checking in to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from SOU to Stockholm.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Southampton Airport to Stockholm.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to the centre of Stockholm takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Southampton Airport to Stockholm, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near ARN:
Grab a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car and explore Stockholm and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Europcar and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Stockholm Arlanda Airport around one week in advance of your flight from SOU to Stockholm.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
The centre of Stockholm is around 10 kilometres from Bromma Airport (BMA). Once your flight from Southampton Airport to Stockholm has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 55 minutes.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near BMA. Unwind and get cosy after your SOU to Stockholm flight at any of these well-located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Bromma Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Hertz and be on your way in a flash.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from BMA four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Hop off your flight from Southampton Airport to Stockholm and head for your hotel or jump right into exploring. The centre of Stockholm is around 105 kilometres from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) and typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there.
If you're travelling on public transport, the journey time is about 1 hour 50 minutes.
If you'd like to go from baggage claim to your bed in the fastest time possible, stay near NYO. Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport is a quick ride away and a convenient option if you've booked a late SOU to Stockholm flight.
Begin your trip without stressing about how to get to where you're going with a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with reliable companies here like Budget, Hertz and Sixt.
If you're hoping for a particular model or make, booking early gives you a better shot at finding what you want. Secure your ride from NYO a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Southampton Airport to Stockholm.
Best time to go to Stockholm
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from Southampton Airport to Stockholm. The city comes alive during peak season, but prices are typically higher and attractions can get busy. Go to Stockholm in low season for a quieter vibe.
Before booking a Southampton Airport to Stockholm flight ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Stockholm, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SOU to Stockholm in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
More about Stockholm
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Stockholm right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Southampton Airport to Stockholm:
Stockholm Palace and Vasa Museum are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Stockholm travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Djurgarden.
Explore more of Sweden
Helsingborg is just one of the many cities in Sweden waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Stockholm. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Tropikariet, Helsingborg Castle and Tropical Beach.
Around 499 kilometres south-west of Stockholm, Lund is another essential stop in Sweden. Start your sightseeing at Hubertusparken, Linnéplatsen and Lundaoxarna.
