Southampton Airport

A rapidly growing airport serving the relatively affluent south coast and central southern area of England. A new terminal opened in late 1994 has changed the airports fortunes from one of a predominantly private airport to one that now attracts in excess of one and a half million passengers per year and rising. Air France. British Airways, Air Berlin and Flybe are amongst the growing number of airlines using Southampton Airport. The airport serves more than 30 destinations directly and over 400 destinations worldwide via a single hub connection.

Access to Southampton Airport is a key factor in the airports continuing growth, with good road connections from most of southern England. The airport also has an integrated rail connection at the Southampton Airport Parkway Railway Station. Three trains an hour during peak times operate from here to London Waterloo, the journey taking a little over an hour. Train services also link the airport to Poole Bournemouth and Weymouth.

Southampton has its own dedicated railway station: Southampton Airport Parkway Rail Station. Fast trains run three times an hour operate between London Waterloo and the Airport. There are also excellent connections with numerous cities in the south (for example, Poole, Bournemouth and Weymouth). Train services from the Midlands and Northern England also operate to Southampton.

Airport Location
The airport is 5 miles (8km) north east of Southampton city centre. View Southampton Airport Map

Car Parks at Southampton Airport
Southampton Airport has excellent parking facilities at reasonable prices. The short term car park is just a few minutes walk to the terminal and the long stay car park is served by shuttle bus. Help facilities for Hearing, Visual or Mobility impaired passengers is available at both car parks.

Short Term parking at Southampton Airport
Like all airport car parks good value if you only intend to be at the airport for a few hours. If your visit is likely to go beyond 6 hours or you are using the Conference Centre you should consider the long stay parking option. Current prices are £1.00 for up to 30 minutes, £1.70 up to an hour, £3.00 to 2 hours, £4.50 to 4 hours, £6.70 to 6 hours, £11.50 to 12 hours and £ 13.20 to 24 hours. Further 24-hour periods or part of 24 hours are charged at the daily rate of £13.20. Short stay car parking at Southampton Airport is provided by Meteor Parking.

Long Term parking at Southampton Airport
The long stay car park at Southampton Airport is located just to the north of the terminal building. Frequent shuttle buses, with facilities for the disabled, run from each of the 3 long stay zones. Allow 20 – 30 minutes to make your transfer from the car park to the terminal and check in desks.

For Holiday Parking or a Longer Stay
Located north of the terminal, the long stay car park has three zones. Frequent shuttle buses take you free of charge to and from the terminal building. You should allow 15 minutes from parking your car to arriving at check-in. If you need help contact the bus driver or press the information button on the entrance or exit barriers or at the bus stops.

The long stay car park is only available to those passengers who intend to park for a minimum of two days. The current charge is £ 7.00 per day or part thereof. You can book car parking in advance by phone on 0870 000 1 00 or from the BAA website at: http://secure.baa.com/baabook/baabook.asp?src=WSOU02/

Check-in and Arrivals

Southampton Airport Terminals
1 terminal.

Southampton Airport Opening Hours