Cheap Flights from Southampton to Rennes

Flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) depart on a daily basis. The main carrier for cheap flights from Southampton to Rennes is KLM, and flights are available with Flybe too.

Southampton to Rennes flights are either direct or feature more than one stop. Most flights with one stop or more fly into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) or Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

There is one terminal at Southampton Airport where flights from Southampton to Rennes depart. World Duty Free and WHSmith are the main shops in the airport that feature various cosmetics, beverages, magazines, books, and technology. WHSmith locations are in the main terminal and departure hall. Visitors can dine at the Globe Bar & Grill in the main terminal or The Olive Tree restaurant in the departure hall. Costa Coffee serves warm and cold beverages in both the main terminal and departure hall.

The airport recommends that travellers arrive at least two hours before their flight to Rennes. This way, you can experience hassle-free parking and check in and clear security without feeling stress. Valid passports are required for all passengers traveling to Rennes. EU and EEA citizens can present valid nationality IDs.

All flights land at gates in Rennes Airport's main terminal. An all-purpose cafe and sundries shop is available in the departure hall should items be required immediately after landing.

Once in Rennes

Travellers should consult the Transportation section of the airport's website for car hire services, taxis, and public transportation via bus. Currency exchanges are available on arrival, but you have the option to purchase needed money via online services prior to the visit.

Those staying for a longer period of time in Rennes will be grateful for the its location. As it’s not far from the English Channel, Rennes is not as mild as other cities in France are throughout the year. Then again, they may not be as cold, either. The average summer high in Rennes is 19 °C while the average winter high is 5 °C. In fact, there is only a 20-degree swing of temperatures from the winter to the summer. Lows range from 12 °C in the summer and 3 °C in the winter.

Rennes receives an average of 2 inches of rain each month, with the winter months being the wettest. The combination of cooler temperatures and sea breezes means packing layers should be considered for travelers visiting Rennes. Also, packing an umbrella or water-resistant jackets and shoes will most likely prove to be useful.