Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport is 55 minutes.
Southampton and Manchester are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Take your pick of 15 weekly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with Loganair is the earliest available. Loganair operates the latest service of the day at 18:10.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SOU to MAN 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 July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Loganair offers direct flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Manchester — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Loganair on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SOU and MAN include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Dublin Airport
Geneva Airport
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
Of the flights that depart from Southampton Airport, 72% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Southampton Airport from central Southampton, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near SOU? If you're boarding an early flight from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Consider booking a hotel close to MAN if you're taking a late Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Manchester Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Manchester and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Manchester Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport to central Manchester has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Manchester based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you'd like to explore Manchester during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 23ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOU to MAN in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham.