Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Southampton Airport (SOU): what you need to know
Southampton is 11 hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to SOU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Southampton Airport flight is Rs159,923. A return plane ticket right now is Rs399,103. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to SOU, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Southampton Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MEL to SOU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Southampton Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Southampton Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Southampton Airport (SOU)
Reserve a hotel close to SOU if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Southampton Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Southampton Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Europcar and discover more of Southampton and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Southampton Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
Southampton Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Southampton. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Southampton Airport (SOU)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Southampton Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Southampton based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Southampton Airport for July if you want to go to Southampton during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 24ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to SOU in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Southampton is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres north-east of Southampton, a trip to London will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Birmingham is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres north of Southampton. No trip is complete without experiencing Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
