Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport.
Southampton and Belfast share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from SOU to BHD start at 09:15 — the earliest with Aer Lingus. The last departure is at 19:25 with Aer Lingus. In total, you can take your pick of 56 weekly Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SOU to BHD flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Aer Lingus offers direct flights from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Belfast — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Aer Lingus.
Aer Lingus is the most punctual carrier that operates SOU to BHD flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SOU and BHD include:
Edinburgh Airport
Glasgow International Airport
Newcastle International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
$79 is currently the best price for a one-way Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flight. A return flight starts from $186. These prices may change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from SOU to BHD by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SOU to BHD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
Of the departures from Southampton Airport, 55.7% land on time at their destination.
Central Southampton to Southampton Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near SOU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
If you have a late Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BHD:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a George Best Belfast City Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Sixt or Alamo and explore beyond Belfast's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from George Best Belfast City Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to central Belfast
From George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
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 busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Belfast based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport for July if you'd like to visit Belfast during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOU to BHD in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Belfast is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres south-east of Belfast, a visit to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast. No trip is complete without experiencing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.