Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris: what you need to know
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is one hour ahead of Southampton, where Southampton Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SOU to Paris flight.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Start your trip at SOU and travel straight to Paris Orly Airport (ORY). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Southampton Airport to Paris tickets.
Take to the skies with easyJet. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from Southampton Airport to Paris.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for plane tickets from SOU to Paris, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
SOU is about 6 kilometres from central Southampton. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Southampton Airport to Paris? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near SOU:
55.7% of flights that leave from Southampton Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris
31 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Southampton Airport to Paris flight. A return plane ticket right now is 66 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from SOU to Paris, book your trip two months before your departure.
The best month for landing cheap Southampton Airport to Paris tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SOU to Paris by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Southampton Airport to Paris by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Book a hotel close to CDG if you're coming in on a late flight from Southampton Airport to Paris. Select one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and explore beyond Paris's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from SOU to Paris.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Central Paris is located around 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). After your flight from Southampton Airport to Paris has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your SOU to Paris flight:
Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Paris Orly Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from ORY one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Paris Orly Airport is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is around 88 kilometres from the centre of Paris. It'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the city centre in a ride-share or cab after your flight from Southampton Airport to Paris.
The journey will take you roughly 2 hours 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your break by staying at a hotel near BVA after your SOU to Paris flight. Recover from your travel day or simply take a moment to find your footing in a new city at:
Take the guesswork out of the next part of your trip with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar are dependable companies for booking.
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your ride from BVA three weeks before your flight from Southampton Airport to Paris for the most affordable rates.
The street address for Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Before booking your flights from Southampton Airport to Paris, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Paris offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season brings cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Lock in a Southampton Airport to Paris plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SOU to Paris in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Paris right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Southampton Airport to Paris:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are attractions you won't want to skip in Paris.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.