Southampton to Manchester flights

Flights from Southampton to Manchester

There are up to five flights a day between Southampton and Manchester. Most flights are direct and take just over an hour to complete the journey. Fewer flights operate at weekends than on weekdays. Non-direct flights, involving one or two changes, are also available but take much longer.

Which airlines fly from Southampton to Manchester?

Flybe and Air France operate the flights between Southampton and Manchester. Most of the Flybe services are direct. Passengers choosing Air France must change at least once, usually at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

How long is the flight from Southampton to Manchester?

Direct flights to Manchester from Southampton usually take just over an hour. Flights incorporating a single change at a French airport take at least three hours of flying time to complete both legs of the journey.

How many flights are there from Southampton to Manchester?

On the majority of weekdays, an average of five direct flights depart Southampton airport for Manchester. The first flight leaves Southampton early in the morning and the last one in the early evening. Weekends have an average of three direct flights each day. These weekend flights are spaced out so that one leaves in the morning, one in the afternoon and one in the evening.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Southampton to Manchester?

Departure airport: Southampton airport is located just over four miles outside Southampton city centre and has its own railway station providing fast links into the city in around only six minutes. Local buses stop at the station, and long-stay and short-stay car parks cater to passengers wishing to arrive by car. Although relatively small, the airport terminal has shopping and eating facilities that include a large sit-down restaurant next to the departure gates.

Arrival airport: Manchester airport is situated around 20 minutes by train from Manchester Piccadilly. Passengers arriving at Manchester airport can use the airport's own railway station to reach the city quickly and easily. Alternatively, Metrolink, the tram service serving Greater Manchester, has a stop inside the airport, next to the railway station. Local buses also stop at the airport and there is a large taxi rank. Airport facilities include free WiFi, extensive shopping and eating outlets, a quiet room for prayer and contemplation, and the Runway Visitor Park, which includes the opportunity to tour a Concorde.