Flights from Southampton Airport: New Loganair route to Manchester to launch as first for huge boost to region
Loganair is launching its first route from Southampton Airport this month in a boost for the region and lead to the creation of 50 new job roles.
The Southampton to Manchester route will launch from October 26 as part of the airline’s investment in its new Southampton base, with Loganair says will be the first route offered as part of its growth plan across the South of England.
Luke Lovegrove, chief commercial officer at Loganair, said: “Our new Southampton base is a significant investment into the local area, it is a very exciting time for our airline.
“The Manchester-Southampton route is the first step in the launch of our new Southampton base which will formally open in March 2026. We have already received a very positive response to our early ticket sales for these new routes, so we are encouraging customers to book fast to avoid missing out.”
Fares start from £62, and customers will benefit from Loganair’s signature services, including a 21kg total luggage allowance (15kg hold baggage and 6kg cabin baggage), family-friendly policies with discounts for children under 12.
Earlier this year, Loganair was ranked second in the Which? annual customer survey of short-haul airlines, achieving a 72 per cent customer score. The airline received a five-star rating for customer service and four stars for booking, boarding, and cleanliness.
More recently, Loganair was named the most punctual for UK arrivals and departures in Q2 2025 by the UK Civil Aviation Authority, with 86% of its flights arriving and departing on time.
Those booking directly through Loganair’s website can also collect Avios, thanks to its partnership with the global travel rewards programme. To see the range of roles on offer please visit: https://www.loganair.co.uk/careers/
Flights can be booked at www.loganair.co.uk or via local travel agents.