Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Southampton Airport to Paris and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 27 minutes.
Southampton Airport is located in Southampton. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is 1 hour ahead of Southampton.
You can choose from 2 services a week between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). This is the most popular flight route.
To ensure you catch your flight from SOU to Paris, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Nonstop flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris are available for booking. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is where you'll be touching down.
Eastern Airways is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Southampton Airport to Paris.
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from SOU to Paris that includes a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
You won't need a visa for France if you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before locking in your cheap tickets from Southampton Airport to Paris, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
SOU is about 8 kilometres from central Southampton. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 26 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SOU? If you're boarding an early flight from Southampton Airport to Paris, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris
$38 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Southampton Airport to Paris. A return flight starts at $97. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book 4 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SOU to Paris.
December is the cheapest month for tickets from Southampton Airport to Paris. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 27 kilometres. It'll take you about 44 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Southampton Airport to Paris. Book one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The centre of Paris is approximately 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Once your flight from Southampton Airport to Paris has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 34 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 57 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from SOU to Paris:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month to catch a flight from Southampton Airport to Paris while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Paris, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Southampton Airport to Paris in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from SOU to Paris in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Southampton Airport to Paris, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are attractions you won't want to skip in Paris.
Complete your Paris trip with a car rental
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