Flying from Bucharest to Southampton Airport (SOU): What you need to know
Southampton is two hours behind Bucharest. Southampton Airport is located in Southampton, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Bucharest to SOU.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Bucharest to SOU with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between OTP and SOU include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
Traveling from central Bucharest to OTP takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Bucharest to Southampton Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Southampton Airport (SOU)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to Southampton Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SOU:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Southampton Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Southampton and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Southampton Airport flight.
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
From Southampton Airport, central Southampton is around 10 kilometers away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city center by car.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Southampton Airport (SOU)
$103 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Southampton Airport. A return flight starts at $308. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Bucharest to SOU, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Bucharest to Southampton Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Southampton Airport (SOU)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. September is the quietest month to go to Southampton. July is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Southampton Airport (SOU), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Bucharest to SOU plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Southampton to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bucharest to Southampton Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Southampton
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Southampton right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Southampton Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Site of Jane Austen's House, Mayflower Theatre and Kennet & Avon Canal are top attractions which should be on any good Southampton itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Southampton. Around 105 kilometers away to the northeast, popular attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 177 kilometers north of Southampton. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are the start of reasons to visit.
