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Southampton Airport has The Spitfire Lounge, which is open to all passengers for an entry fee of around £25 for adults and about £12 for children under 11 (children under 5 can enter for free). The Spitfire Lounge provides a quiet place to relax before your flight, with hot and cold drinks, an all-day menu and table service. If you're travelling with younger children, the lounge also provides a range of colouring materials and activities to keep children entertained. The lounge is only open on weekends and Tuesdays.

There are staff who will provide special assistance at Manchester Airport. You should book the service through your airline as early as possible, to ensure you get the assistance you need. Head to one of the Special Assistance reception points if you need extra help on the day. Manchester Airport is also part of the Sunflower Lanyard Program, which helps staff recognise passengers with invisible disabilities.

You can book Southampton's Priority Security service to get through security without spending too long waiting in line, with their dedicated fast-track lane. The Priority Security service aims to have you waiting for less than roughly 5min and costs about £4 – you should try to book in advance, as there is limited availability.

Southampton Airport has a large duty-free section, where you can purchase a range of luxury goods for cheaper prices. You'll find cosmetics, fashion, accessories and fragrances as well as gourmet foods and high-quality wines. There are also WH Smiths, where you can find books, newspapers, stationery and some souvenirs. There is a cafe where you can get coffee and pastries, as well as a bar offering a range of alcoholic beverages and bar snacks. The airport also uses the Grab app, letting you order food from your phone and pick it up when you're ready.

Flights from Southampton to Manchester usually depart from Southampton Eastleigh (SOU) and arrive at Manchester (MAN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Loganair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Southampton to Manchester.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $221 round-trip, compared to $244 via a layover through Belfast Intl (BFS).

The Embraer ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Loganair. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

One-stop flights from Southampton to Manchester most commonly connect through:

• Belfast Intl (BFS) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Belfast City (BHD) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 15% of one-stop connections

Belfast Intl (BFS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Southampton to Manchester route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $211 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $267, a difference of $56. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Manchester Airport Railway Station, Manchester Piccadilly Station and Manchester City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $221. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Southampton to Manchester. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 48m and 9h 27m in total, depending on the connection.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Flying via Belfast City (BHD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 48m, compared with 7h 26m via Dublin (DUB) and 8h 00m via Belfast Intl (BFS).

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· DRIVALIA
· Ace
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Southampton to Manchester range from $194 to $259, with an average of $221 over the past 12 months. Anything below $194 counts as a good deal.