Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Southampton's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Edinburgh.
Pack your bags and choose from 38 weekly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to SOU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Southampton (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport offered by this airline.
British Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EDI and SOU:
Dublin Airport
Jersey Airport
Belfast International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)
ج.م. 2,864 is the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport flight. Return flights start at ج.م. 6,228. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from EDI to SOU, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EDI to SOU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.94% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to EDI:
Arriving at Southampton Airport (SOU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SOU instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Southampton Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Europcar and explore beyond Southampton's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Southampton Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
Southampton Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Southampton. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Southampton Airport (SOU)
August is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Southampton in April.
The warmest month in Southampton is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EDI to SOU around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Southampton. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 177 kilometres north of Southampton, Birmingham is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
