Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU): what you need to know
Birmingham and Southampton follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BHX to SOU 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 June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Southampton Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BHX and SOU include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Belfast International Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU)
Currently, ج.م. 5,123 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Southampton Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 10,383. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BHX to SOU, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Southampton Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from BHX to SOU is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to Southampton Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Southampton Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Southampton Airport (SOU)
If you're landing on a late Birmingham International Airport to Southampton Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near SOU:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Southampton Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Europcar and explore beyond Southampton's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Southampton Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
From Southampton Airport, Southampton is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Southampton Airport (SOU)
August is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Southampton Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Southampton in April.
The warmest month in Southampton is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Southampton Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BHX to SOU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Southampton, now it's time to explore other corners of United Kingdom. Journey around 113 kilometres north-east to London to check off its top sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another side of United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 177 kilometres north of Southampton. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are among the biggest draws.
