Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Almeria Airport (LEI): what you need to know
The timezone in Almeria is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Southampton.
Give yourself enough time to make your SOU to LEI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Southampton Airport to Almeria Airport. Many travellers pass through Palma de Mallorca Airport when flying between SOU and LEI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Almeria Airport (LEI)
Currently, $212 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Southampton Airport to Almeria Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $714. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SOU to LEI, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Southampton Airport to Almeria Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SOU to LEI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Southampton Airport to Almeria Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
55.7% of flights that depart Southampton Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Southampton Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Southampton. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SOU? If you're catching an early flight from Southampton Airport to Almeria Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Almeria Airport (LEI)
Reserve a hotel near LEI if you're on a late Southampton Airport to Almeria Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with an Almeria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and venture far and wide through Almeria and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Almeria Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Almeria Airport (LEI) to central Almeria
From Almeria Airport, Almeria is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Almeria Airport (LEI)
The quietest month for a flight from Southampton Airport to Almeria Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Almeria based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Southampton Airport to Almeria Airport for July if you'd like to visit Almeria during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOU to LEI in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 17ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Almeria, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel about 274 kilometres west to Ceuta to tick off its leading attractions. From Playa de Calamocarro to Playa de San Amaro and Escultura de Enrique el Navegante, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres south of Almeria, Melilla is another favourite stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Melilla la Vieja, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and Hernandez Park.
