Travelling from Glasgow to Southampton Airport (SOU): what you need to know
Kick off your travels at Glasgow International Airport (GLA), the main airport in Glasgow. Search for flights from Glasgow to Southampton Airport (SOU) that leave from this terminal.
The average time for a direct flight from Glasgow to Southampton Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Southampton Airport is located in Southampton. The city's timezone is UTC+0 — the same as Glasgow.
The most popular route is from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU), with 19 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GLA to SOU is the 07:10 easyJet service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 20:00 with easyJet.
Your flight from Glasgow to SOU won't wait if you're 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 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 for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Glasgow to Southampton Airport (SOU) can be booked from this terminal.
If you want to leave from GLA, you can catch a direct flight from Glasgow to Southampton Airport with easyJet.
GLA is about 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Glasgow to Southampton Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Glasgow International Airport:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has direct flights from Glasgow to Southampton Airport (SOU).
EasyJet offers direct flights from Glasgow to SOU departing from PIK. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in one go.
You can reach PIK from central Glasgow in about 38 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 53 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Glasgow to SOU, stay in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
About Southampton Airport (SOU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Glasgow to Southampton Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SOU instead:
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
Southampton Airport to the centre of Southampton is about 19 minutes in a car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It'll take around 26 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Southampton Airport (SOU)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Southampton Airport is R 446. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,033. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
10 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Glasgow to SOU.
You'll land the best savings on your tickets from Glasgow to Southampton Airport if you plan your break for July. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when fares go down. Timing is key for finding cheap tickets from Glasgow to SOU.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Glasgow to Southampton Airport.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Southampton Airport (SOU)
August is the busiest month to board a flight from Glasgow to Southampton Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Southampton, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before you book a flight from Glasgow to SOU, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Southampton, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Glasgow to Southampton Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Southampton
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Southampton Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Southampton:
SeaCity Museum and Mayflower Theatre are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Southampton travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Southampton City Art Gallery.
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