Southampton Airport is the eighteenth busiest airport in the UK. In 2014 it served around 1.8 million passengers and has been the site of aviation activities for over a hundred years. The spitfire fighter jet was first launched here, and the local council has previously registered interest in renaming the airport after the Spitfire’s inventor R J Mitchell.
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Southampton International Airport General Information
- Contact Info: +44 (0)844 481 7777
- Distance from Southampton: 4 miles
- Number of airlines: Approximately 11 passenger airlines
- Number of destinations served: 38
- Number of terminals: 1
- Number of runways: 1
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To and From the Airport
Southampton Airport lies about 4 miles north north east of Southampton, which can be accessed by all major forms of public transport.
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Bus and Coach
Taxis
Parking Fees
Rail
Southampton Airport Parkway Station is a short 3 minute walk from the airport terminal from where you can reach key destinations in the south east and south west:
- Southampton City Centre: 7 minutes
- Winchester: 10 minutes
- Bournemouth: 36 minutes
- Reading: 49 minutes
- Portsmouth: 60 minutes
- London Waterloo: 69 minutes
Tickets to and from Southampton Airport and London can be expensive but when booked online well in advance savings of up to 45% are possible. For ticket booking visit trainline.
Trains service Southampton Airport Parkway Station between the following times:
Bus and Coach
The U1C bus service operates between Southampton Airport, Southampton University, the city centre and the Waterfront. A single adult ticket costs £3.
The service operates from the airport between 5:30 am and 11:25 pm and takes approximately 40 minutes from the airport to the centre of town. With buses running every 15 minutes during the week and every 20 minutes at weekends and public holidays.
Other operators service the city and further local vicinity destinations from stands near the airport terminal and train station.
Taxis
The official Checker Cars taxis operate a 24-hour, 365 day service from the rank directly outside the terminal building. Each taxi can carry up to five passengers (some can carry up to eight, but these need to be pre-booked).
You can reserve a taxi by calling +44 (0) 2380 651 110. The cost to/from the port of Southampton is around £16.
Parking Fees
If you plan to drive to the airport, long stay parking fees start from £12 a day for a duration of 5 days or more.
Short-stay options are also available, as are special offers during June, July, August or September when 7 days parking can be purchased for £35. Passengers can use the online form here to determine the parking fee.
Checking-In
Terminal Information
Liquids
Baby Milk and Medicine
Electronic Passport Exit
Terminal Information
The check-in area is directly inside the terminal as you enter by the main departures entrance. Look for the ‘departures’ sign directing you to the left of the building.
Check in opens from 5am each morning. The self-service kiosks are located on your left as you enter into the terminal building through the main departures entrance doors.
The fast bag drop kiosks are located in front of the check-in desks and are directly opposite the self-service check-in kiosks.
Liquids
Liquids may only be carried in containers holding 100ml or less. They must be carried separately in a single plastic bag which is:
- Transparent and resealable
- No larger than 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in)
- Able to close properly with all the items inside
Liquids in containers over 100ml will not be permitted through security. You will need to pack them in your hold baggage instead.
Baby Milk and Medicine
- If you are travelling with a baby or infant, an exception to the above rule will apply, but you can carry only what you need for your journey.
- The same applies to liquid medication – you can only carry what you need during the course of your flight. All medication should be accompanied by documentary proof of authenticity, such as a prescription or letter from a doctor.
- Liquid medication that is not required on the flight should be carried as hold luggage.
Electronic Passport Exit
Automated ePassport gates are not currently available at Newcastle Airport.
Amenities
Wi-Fi and Internet
Plug Stations and Charging
Cafés, Restaurants Bars
Lounges
Playrooms
Smoking Lounge
Prayer Rooms
Shopping and Duty Free
Sleeping Pods
Wi-Fi and Internet
A free 4 hour WiFi service is available throughout the terminal building and can be accessed on “_Free SOU Airport”.
After the initial 4 hours, you can choose to pay for extra time via debit/credit card or paypal. Charges are: £3 /1 hr, £5 / 3 hrs, £9 / 24 hrs, £70 / 6 months, £130 / 1 year.
Internet-connected PCs operated by Arqiva ltd are available opposite the help point (before security) and on upper levels of the departure lounge (after security).
Plug Stations and Charging
If you need power for your laptop there are desks in the departure lounge offering plug sockets, space to work and instructions on connecting.
The Globe and The Olive Tree also have power sockets.
Cafés, Restaurants Bars
A number of eateries are available in the terminal. For more information on dining and drinking at Southampton Airport please click here.
Lounges
The Priority Lounge is available for £15 per person (children under 2 years are free of charge), which includes:
- Unlimited Wi-Fi
- Refreshments
- Comfortable seating
- High chairs and desks, great for working on your laptop
- Laptop and mobile charge points
The priority lounge is also available for use by Airport Angel, Priority Pass, Diners Club, Lounge Club, Lounge Key and Lounge Pass card holders. All card holders will need to present their membership card at the lounge entrance to gain entry. The Spitfire meeting room is located before security.
Playrooms
None
Smoking Lounge
Southampton is a smoke-free airport, although smoking is permitted in designated areas outside the terminal building.
The use of electronic cigarettes indoors is also prohibited.
Prayer Rooms
None
Shopping and Duty Free
Shops are located in both the ground-side Public Areas and in the Departure Lounge after Security. Click here for more information on Southampton Airport’s shopping opportunities including duty free.
A free Shop and Collect service is also available to buy items before you fly and collect later upon you return.
Sleeping pods
None.
Facilities
Toilets
Showers
Assisted Travelling Through Terminals
Lost and Found
Luggage Trolleys
Nearby Hotels
Toilets
Toilets can be found throughout the terminal building and all have disabled facilities.
Baby changing facilities are situated alongside the toilets.
Showers
None.
Assisted Travelling Through Terminals
If you require special assistance while at the airport please inform your airline at least 48 hours before you fly. It is best to give as much notice as possible both for your outbound and return journeys so arrangements can be made to give you the assistance you require.
If you arrive at the airport and haven’t booked in advance we will make all reasonable efforts to assist you. Please head to the special assistance desk in the check-in area, next to the airline desks.
Lost and Found
If you lose items while at the airport, you will need to report it at the Swissport desk in the check-in area.
If you discover you have lost items once you have left the airport, call 0844 481 7777.
A £5.00 service and storage charge per item is applicable for items not collected from the Swissport desk on the same day they were handed in.
Luggage Trolleys
Free baggage trolleys are provided in can be found in the car park, terminal forecourt, check-in area and baggage reclaim hall.
Nearby Hotels
Several hotels are located near the airport that passengers can book. The following all lie within 4 miles of the terminal.
- Premier Inn: Eastleigh
- Concorde Club: Eastleigh
- Travelodge: Eastleigh
- Hilton: Near Chilworth Village, close to M27 and M3
- Holiday Inn: Eastleight M3, Jct 13
