Flights to Southampton
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Southampton is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 89 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 10,883-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 91 km), Southampton Airport (SOU, 6 km), Bournemouth Airport (BOH, 34 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 89 km (55 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 91 km (57 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| Southampton Airport (regional) | SOU | 6 km (4 mi) | 6,191 ft | 44 ft |
| Bournemouth Airport (regional) | BOH | 34 km (21 mi) | 7,454 ft | 38 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,883 ft, LGW can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 202 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Southampton
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton to Berlin | Germany | 1,035 km (643 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Southampton to Madrid | Spain | 1,180 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Southampton to Rome | Italy | 1,459 km (907 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Southampton to Paris | France | 352 km (219 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Southampton to Hamburg | Germany | 829 km (515 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Southampton to Vienna | Austria | 1,313 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Southampton to Barcelona | Spain | 1,093 km (679 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Southampton to Munich | Germany | 985 km (612 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Southampton to Milan | Italy | 990 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Southampton to Prague | Czechia | 1,121 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Southampton to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 179 km (111 mi) | about 59 min |
| Southampton to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,067 km (663 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Southampton to Oslo | Norway | 1,258 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Southampton to Köln | Germany | 585 km (364 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Southampton to Dublin | Ireland | 427 km (265 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Southampton to Brussels | Belgium | 404 km (251 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Southampton to Marseille | France | 989 km (614 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Southampton to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 423 km (263 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Southampton to Turin | Italy | 936 km (582 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Southampton to Valencia | Spain | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Southampton to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 464 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Southampton to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,029 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Southampton to Beijing | China | 8,251 km (5,127 mi) | about 11 h 20 min |
| Southampton to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,567 km (1,595 mi) | about 4 h 2 min |
| Southampton to Tianjin | China | 8,359 km (5,194 mi) | about 11 h 28 min |
| Southampton to Moscow | Russia | 2,610 km (1,622 mi) | about 4 h 6 min |
| Southampton to Seoul | South Korea | 8,966 km (5,571 mi) | about 12 h 15 min |
| Southampton to Harbin | China | 8,168 km (5,076 mi) | about 11 h 13 min |
| Southampton to Shenyang | China | 8,407 km (5,224 mi) | about 11 h 32 min |
| Southampton to New York City | United States | 5,507 km (3,422 mi) | about 7 h 49 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Southampton?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the closest large airport at 89 km (55 mi). The others, LHR, SOU, BOH, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LGW from Southampton city centre?
89 km (55 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Southampton on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.