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

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LM366
LM Loganair
ER4
12:00 PM
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1:00 PM
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1h
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LM698
LM Loganair
AT7
5:15 PM
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6:20 PM
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1h 5m
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Southampton to Manchester, Greater Manchester
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 170 mi 1h nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

SOU–MAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Loganair leads the route. The flight covers 170 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOU–MAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LM Loganair 7 AT7, ER4 1h-1h05
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – LM
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – LM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LM (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOU to MAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
415
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
Distance from SOU 53 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 66
Flight time 1h 0h 50m
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: GMT · MAN: GMT

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 to 1h 5m.
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 to 1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections4 hubs
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 approximately 1h to 1h 5m. The route covers 170 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Loganair.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SOU to MAN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BCN, AMS, DUB and BHD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include LHR. 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SOU to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOU to MAN ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 170 miles (274 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via BCN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR).