Cheap Flights from London to Southampton

Southampton Airport is located just over 6 km outside of Southampton and primarily operates flights around Europe. Travelers looking to fly from London to Southampton will not find any direct flights available due to the short distance of just 120 km between the two cities.

* This information is correct as of August 2017

Airport Information - Arriving

Southampton Airport is a relatively small airport comprised of a single terminal and offers only a limited range of amenities, so you may be best to bring everything you need with you to the airport. Once your flight has arrived at the airport you can travel into the city by bus, although taxis and car rental companies are also available if you would rather reach your destination directly. At the airport you can find duty-free shopping as well as a couple of retail and travel shops, while there are also a small selection of cafés and a restaurant if you would like a meal or a quick drink. Travelers can also benefit from free Wi-Fi for up to four hours and there are also computer stations available if you do not have your own device.

Airport Information - Departing

Heathrow Airport is the main airport in London and also the busiest airport in Europe. This large airport offers everything you could possibly need in terms of shops, eateries and bars, while there are also plenty of other amenities available including free Wi-Fi and multiple luxurious airport lounges. The airport is situated just under 100 km from Southampton, while Gatwick Airport, London’s second airport, is a little further at 130 km away.

London is also home to London City Airport, the most central of all the city’s airports, which is found just 7 km outside of Central London. The other airports serving the capital are London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport and London Southend Airport, the busiest of which is London Stansted Airport which ranks as the third busiest serving the city. You can expect to find all of the amenities you would need at any of London’s airports so there’s plenty to do while you wait for flights.

What to Expect in Southampton

There isn’t too much difference in weather to be expected between Southampton and London, although the city’s coastal location may bring with it more blustery conditions at times. There are hotels in Southampton catering for every budget. If you don’t have your own vehicle then you can rely on the city’s train and bus network to get around, although you will find leading car-rental agencies at the airport if you would rather have your own car during your visit.