Southampton to Manchester, Greater Manchester (SOU–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 50m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LM360+1
LM Loganair
ER4
6:45 AM
BST
7:45 AM
BST
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA7880cs
BA British
ER4
6:45 AM
BST
7:45 AM
BST
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LM366+1
LM Loganair
ER4
12:20 PM
BST
1:20 PM
BST
1h
M T W T F S S
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LM368+1
LM Loganair
ER4
6:25 PM
BST
7:25 PM
BST
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LM361
LM Loganair
ER4
8:35 AM
BST T2
9:25 AM
BST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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LM367+1
LM Loganair
ER4
6:55 PM
BST T2
7:45 PM
BST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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LM369
LM Loganair
ER4
7:55 PM
BST T2
8:45 PM
BST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Southampton to Manchester, Greater Manchester
1 carrier, 23 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 170 mi 1h nonstop

SOU–MAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Loganair leads the route. The flight covers 170 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOU–MAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LM Loganair Also: BA 17 ER4 1h BA
Aircraft on this route
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – BA, LM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LM (17 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SOU to MAN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOU to MAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
914
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Southampton

Nearby airports with service to Manchester Airport.
Metric SOU→MAN LHR→MAN EXT→MAN
Distance from SOU 53 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 23 42 7
Flight time 1h 0h 55m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of SOU with service to Manchester Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Manchester, Greater Manchester is 0 hours the same as Southampton.
SOU: BST · MAN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Southampton, it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Distance & Flight Time
170 mi / 274 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m gate to gate.
Getting from MAN

Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.

Manchester, Greater Manchester Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.

Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.

SOU–MAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Southampton to Manchester, Greater Manchester route.
Route details
Distance170 mi / 274 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights23 out / 17 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SOU
IATA / ICAOSOU / EGHI
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation44 ft / 13 m
Destination: MAN
IATA / ICAOMAN / EGCC
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr30.8M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOU to MAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport take about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 170 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SOU to MAN: Loganair.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, Amsterdam and Belfast.
Yes, return flights from MAN to SOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LHR and EXT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SOU to MAN

Southampton Airport (SOU) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Loganair. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SOU to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOU to MAN is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 170 miles (274 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Amsterdam and Belfast. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR) and Exeter, Devon (EXT).