Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Carcassonne Airport (CCF): what you need to know
Carcassonne's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Carcassonne one hour ahead of Southampton.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your SOU to CCF flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Southampton Airport to Carcassonne Airport. Dublin Airport is a top stopover on the SOU to CCF route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Carcassonne Airport (CCF)
Currently, £105 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Southampton Airport to Carcassonne Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £185. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SOU to CCF, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Southampton Airport to Carcassonne Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Southampton Airport to Carcassonne Airport.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Southampton Airport, data shows 55.7% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Southampton Airport from central Southampton, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Southampton Airport to Carcassonne Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SOU:
Arriving at Carcassonne Airport (CCF)
If you're getting in on a late Southampton Airport to Carcassonne Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near CCF:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Carcassonne Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Carcassonne and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Carcassonne Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Carcassonne Airport (CCF) to central Carcassonne
From Carcassonne Airport, Carcassonne is approximately 3 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Carcassonne Airport (CCF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Southampton Airport to Carcassonne Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Carcassonne in April.
Before locking in your flight from Southampton Airport to Carcassonne Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Carcassonne, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SOU to CCF in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've done Carcassonne, now it's time to explore more of France. Journey about 150 miles east to Marseille to check off its top attractions. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 210 miles north-east of Carcassonne, Lyon is another essential stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.