Flying from Belfast to Southampton Airport (SOU): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of Belfast's main airports, Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Explore your options for booking a flight from Belfast to Southampton Airport (SOU) jetting off from either of these.
Jump on a direct Belfast to Southampton Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Southampton Airport is located in Southampton. The city's timezone is UTC+0 — the same as Belfast.
The most popular route is from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Southampton Airport (SOU). There are 3 direct services each week. EasyJet operates a 6:20am departure between BFS and SOU.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Belfast to SOU.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Belfast to Southampton Airport (SOU) can be booked from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Belfast to Southampton Airport with easyJet. This popular carrier operates services from BFS.
EasyJet is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from BFS to SOU.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is easyJet.
BFS is about 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
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Belfast International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BFS arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Prefer to leave from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)? Direct Belfast to Southampton Airport (SOU) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Take a direct flight from Belfast to SOU with Aer Lingus. This is one of the top airlines flying this route out of BHD.
On the BHD to SOU route, Aer Lingus is the favourite choice for most passengers.
The top on-time carrier is Aer Lingus. Its George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport flights land as scheduled 73.17% of the time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
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George Best Belfast City Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
About Southampton Airport (SOU)
Have a late flight from Belfast to Southampton Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near SOU and get cosy, quick:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Belfast to Southampton Airport flight.
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
From Southampton Airport, central Southampton is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Southampton Airport (SOU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Southampton Airport is $43. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $93. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Belfast to SOU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Southampton Airport (SOU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Belfast to Southampton Airport (SOU). Plan your visit to Southampton in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Belfast to SOU plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Southampton to range from 11ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Belfast to Southampton Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Southampton
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All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Site of Jane Austen's House, Mayflower Theatre and Kennet & Avon Canal are attractions you won't want to skip in Southampton.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited Southampton, now it's time to explore more of the United Kingdom. Journey around 105 kilometres northeast to London to tick off its leading sights. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Manchester is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 290 kilometres north of Southampton. No trip is complete without visiting Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.