Earliest flight from Southampton to LHR

[CruzinSuz]

Ship arrives at 5.30 probably won’t get off until at least 7 will be off first. Can I make a 12.25 flight from LHR same day or need to stay at airport. TIA

[Zach1213]

I'm going to go forward with assumption that it's a flight to the US. But technically, yes, if you set up a private ride and get yourself off the ship quickly, you should make it okay. Always a risk, of course. I personally would stay an extra night just to get an extra day of vacation and sightseeing, or just relaxing with a few final pints and teas, but to each their own. I also don't love the idea of ending my vacation with a "I sure hope everything is on time and I make my international flight that will be expensive to rebook if I miss it" nervous energy. 

[FlaMariner]

Will the cruise line book the flight for that time?

 

What do they say about "flights must depart after xx time"?

 

If the cruise line is fine with it, then I am...and I'd take the cruise line shuttle.

 

If the cruise line is not fine with it, then I'm out.

 

(It's not their first rodeo and I use their time parameter to plan mine)

[2BACRUISER]

There are lots of answers to this question on the UK cruisers page hth