Manchester to Southampton flights

How long is the flight from Manchester to Southampton

The flight duration for direct flights from Manchester to Southampton is only 60 minutes.

What are the most common stopovers

The easy availability of cheap direct flights between Manchester and Southampton means stopovers are rarely necessary, but if so, then the most common flight paths are either through Cork or Dublin in the Republic of Ireland.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to Southampton?

Pack for the weather – sheltered Southampton is one of the sunniest and warmest cities in the UK, meaning a bathing suit is vital in summer and perhaps a light rain jacket or umbrella during the mild, wet winter.

Several airlines operate indirect and direct flights from Manchester to Southampton, including:

• Flybe, Britain's biggest independent regional airline and the only carrier offering daily direct flights from Manchester to Southampton.
• Aer Lingus, Ireland's national flag carrier with a low-cost affiliate based in Dublin.
• Air France, the national airline of France with short- and long-haul connections across the world.

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• September sees Southampton host the UK's biggest on-water boat show every year, and the influx of international visitors combined with annual festivals and cultural events make it a fun time to visit after the peak of the summer heat.
• May is a great time for domestic flights to Southampton because the balmy spring weather arrives here a lot earlier than most other UK cities, making it a lovely time to stroll around the seaside Quay, port, and Ocean Village before the summer crowds fully arrive.

Manchester is served by the UK's third-busiest airport, and the busiest outside London: Manchester Airport (MAN).

Useful information about Manchester Airport

Situated just 9 miles from the city centre in the south of Greater Manchester, Manchester Airport is located near Wythenshawe.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – direct trains operate to Manchester Airport station from Manchester Picadilly, taking roughly 20 minutes and operating every 10 minutes, 7 days a week.
• By taxi – 20 minutes from the city centre.
• By bus – 10 local bus routes operate regular service to the airport from all over Greater Manchester, or an express coach from Manchester Central Coach Station reaches the airport in 25 minutes and runs 24 hours.

Services: 24/7 operation, designated smoking areas, multi-faith prayer and contemplation room, a large range of boutique, high-street and tax-free shops, one hour of free WiFi, and a huge range of restaurants, cafes, and bars open day and night.

There is one commercial airport in Southampton providing international and domestic passenger flights: Southampton International Airport (SOU).

Useful information about Southampton International Airport

Southampton International Airport is located in Eastleigh just 4 miles north-east of the city centre.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By bus – the low-cost U1C bus service runs every 10 minutes straight to the city centre.
• By train – walk one minute from the arrivals' hall to Southampton Airport Parkway Station and take a train to the city centre in just 7 minutes.
• By taxi – 15 minutes to the city centre through an on-site official airport taxi service called Checker Cars offer a full range of vehicle sizes and all fares are pre-quoted.

Services: 4 hours free WiFi, designated smoking area outside in the central forecourt, disability and mobility special assistance services in the terminal, accessible toilets, a restaurant, cafe, and bar, a newsagents, and a handful of retail outlets.

• Delve into history – visit the Roman ruins in Bitterne Manor, from when the city was known as Clausentum, and learn about Southampton's position as Britain's premier trading post during Saxon times.
• Hire a bike and use dedicated cycle routes to breeze through the city at your own pace.
• Enjoy all the action of top-level football at glittering St Mary's Stadium, where derbies with nearby Portsmouth are particularly vibrant.
• Take in a world-class West End show, opera, or ballet at the largest theatre in southern England, the Mayflower, or at another of the many theatres.
• Catch the Hythe Ferry from Town Quay and get a different view of the city and its historic docks from Hythe Pier.
• See the legendary Bargate and other remnants of Southampton's medieval city walls while strolling the signposted route tracing its original course.