Cheap Flights to Southampton (SOU)

Famed as the place from which the Titanic set off on its maiden voyage and regularly used by the ferries of today, Southampton is a city defined by its port. However, there is much more to this city by the sea, with culture, art, sports, theatre and natural beauty in abundance. Why take our word for it? Make the trip and see for yourself!

Flights To Southampton

A domestic flight to Southampton from within the UK should take between one to two hours, depending on your departure point. For example, Southampton flights from Glasgow take closer to an hour and a half, while flights to Southampton from Jersey take 50 minutes. If you are travelling onwards from Southampton, to find cheap flights from Southampton to UK destinations, you will need to compare online airfares. Look for airfares with Flybe.com, Blue Islands and Eastern Airways.

Southampton Airport has its own train station from which you can get to the city centre in just seven minutes. The train station is also well connected with cities such as London, Reading and Portsmouth. Buses and coaches also depart from the airport; a bus journey to Southampton will take approximately 40 minutes. There are also, of course, taxis available at the airport.

Getting Around Southampton

Buses and taxis services are available in Southampton for those who want to leave the driving to someone else. However, if you are keen to explore the area and surrounding areas at your own pace, there are car hire companies both in the city and at the airport.

While Southampton is quite spread it, a lot of it can be explored on foot. Indeed, the city has several suggested walking tours as well as guided tours; view the details on the city's official website. There is also a venue that hires out bicycles.

What To See In Southampton

As a major port city, most of Southampton's visitors often have only a fleeting glimpse of the city as they pass through. However, there is certainly much more to this coastal city. Southampton's City Art Gallery houses over 3,500 works of art, featuring pieces from throughout the centuries, while the Bargate Monument Gallery is worth visiting just to see the 800 year old historic building that it calls home.

To learn more about Southampton, visit the SeaCity Museum, which aims to educate people about the city's maritime history and its key inhabitants. The exhibitions are designed to engage visitors of all ages, so take the kids along. To gain insight into life during the medieval age, you can check out the Medieval Merchants House, built in 1290.

Southampton is also a great place to get to the theatre. At the Mayflower Theatre, you can see musicals, ballets, comedy acts and other performances, while The Harbour Lights Picture House showcases independent and European films. If you want to improve your golf swing, head to the Southampton Municipal Golf Corse, which has two courses that are open year round. There is also an Alpine Snowsports Centre, a Water Activities Centre and a superb cricket ground and football stadium.

The city's seven formal parks are a delight to explore. In East Park, visitors can play tennis and croquet, while the nearby Common offers 326 acres of resplendent flora and fauna. The Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre educates visitors to the Common about the park's wildlife.