Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Dublin and Southampton share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Take your pick of 11 weekly Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with Aer Lingus is the earliest flight you can take. Aer Lingus operates the latest service of the day at 18:00.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DUB to SOU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Aer Lingus offers direct flights from Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Southampton — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if time allows.
Aer Lingus is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 67.27% of services arriving as scheduled, Aer Lingus is the most punctual carrier offering DUB to SOU flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between DUB and SOU include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Glasgow Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)
Right now, $76 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $166. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DUB to SOU if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DUB to SOU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dublin Airport, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Dublin Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Dublin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near DUB. Whether you have an early flight from Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Southampton Airport (SOU)
If you have a late Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near SOU:
Pick up a Southampton Airport rental car and explore Southampton and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Budget and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Southampton Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
Southampton Airport to the centre of Southampton has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Southampton Airport (SOU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Southampton in March.
The warmest month in Southampton is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from DUB to SOU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Southampton. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 290 kilometres north of Southampton, Manchester is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.