Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for around 1 hour 39 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. Belfast and Southampton have the same timezone (UTC+0).
Flights from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport start from 07:00 — the first with Aer Lingus. The last departure is the 19:25 service with Aer Lingus. Overall, you can choose from 56 services every week between SOU and BHD.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Belfast (and then discovering more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Aer Lingus. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport.
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between SOU and BHD include:
Newcastle International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Glasgow International Airport
Once you've found cheap ticket from SOU to BHD, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't needed as you're travelling within United Kingdom. As long as you have some other form of identification, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is 43 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 87 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SOU to BHD.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Getting a cheap ticket from SOU to BHD couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
Southampton Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Southampton. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 26 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near SOU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Reserve a hotel near BHD if you're on a late flight from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to central Belfast
George Best Belfast City Airport to the centre of Belfast takes around 12 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 22 minutes.
When to fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
The quietest month for a flight from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Belfast based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Belfast is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC. Lock in your flights from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SOU to BHD sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Belfast
Once you've locked in your flights from SOU to BHD, you'll need to find a hotel in Belfast. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre and Botanic Gardens are popular attractions which should feature on any good Belfast itinerary.
Consider flying in or out of Belfast International Airport (BFS). This domestic airport is another great choice for travelling to or from Belfast.
Complete your Belfast trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to George Best Belfast City Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Belfast.