Travelling from Melbourne to Southampton Airport (SOU): What you need to know
Southampton is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Southampton Airport is located in Southampton, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to SOU won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like December? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi 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 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Southampton Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
It's holiday time, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to SOU flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Southampton Airport (SOU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Southampton Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SOU instead:
Grab a Southampton Airport rental car and explore Southampton and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Budget and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Melbourne to Southampton Airport flight.
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
Southampton Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Southampton. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Southampton Airport (SOU)
$1,450 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Southampton Airport. Return flights start at $2,815. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to SOU. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Melbourne to Southampton Airport ticket.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to SOU is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Melbourne to Southampton Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Southampton Airport (SOU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Southampton Airport (SOU). Visit Southampton in September if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Southampton is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to SOU plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Southampton Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Southampton
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Southampton right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Southampton Airport:
Your visit to Southampton should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Site of Jane Austen's House, Mayflower Theatre and Kennet & Avon Canal.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Southampton has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. About 105 kilometres northeast of Southampton, a visit to London will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 177 kilometres north of Southampton, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
