Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Airport (SOU): what you need to know
London and Southampton share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Your LGW to SOU flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between LGW and SOU:
Jersey Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Glasgow International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Airport (SOU)
Rs24,181 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs56,672. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to SOU if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LGW to SOU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, 69.26% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Southampton Airport (SOU)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near SOU:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Southampton Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Europcar and explore beyond Southampton's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Southampton Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
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.
It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Southampton Airport (SOU)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Southampton. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Airport for July if you want to visit Southampton during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW 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
Southampton has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you should also see. Around 113 kilometres north-east of Southampton, a trip to London will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 177 kilometres north of Southampton, Birmingham is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
