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Facts below from southamptonairport.com and other official sites, checked 6–31 Oct · How we check ›
Quick answers
- How early should you get there?
- Depends on your airline's check-in times: see its table; allow for security.
- When does check-in open?
- Check-in opening and closing times vary by airline: see its table.
- Is it open 24 hours?
- No: the airport closes overnight.
- How far from the city centre?
- Four miles. The bus takes about 35-40 minutes.
- Is there a park and ride?
- Southampton Airport Parkway station has a car park with 900 spaces.
- Can you get there by train?
- “There are direct trains to Southampton Central every 10 minutes operated by South Western Railway and Cross Country Trains.”
- Where is it?
- “For those using a Sat Nav please enter the postcode SO18 2NL (Latitude/longitude: 50:57:01N (50.95039); 1:21:42W (-1.36155).”
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Before you go to Southampton Airport
Southampton Airport departures today
Southampton Airport’s live departures board
Our planner: we build your leave time from the scheduled departure. If the flight is running late we show it, but we don’t move your leave time.
2 Southampton Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- FAQs · 6 Oct 2026 · Departures arrivals page · 6 Oct 2026
Where can you fly to from Southampton Airport?
“Check the full list of airlines operating from the Airport and what flights they currently offer.”
3 Southampton Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Destinations page · 6 Oct 2026 · Airlines page · 6 Oct 2026 · All destinations page · 6 Oct 2026
Is Southampton Airport open 24 hours?
No: the airport closes overnight.
Where the pages differ
Pages differSouthampton Airport’s pages differ:
- “The terminal building opens at 05:00 in summer and 05:30 in winter and closes at 23:00 or after the last arrival if this is later.” Customer service page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s FAQs.
3 Southampton Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- “The airport closes overnight.” Southampton Airport · Arriving passengers page
- Arriving passengers page · 6 Oct 2026 · Customer service page · 6 Oct 2026 · FAQs · 6 Oct 2026
1 more: before you go
What’s changing, and is anything closed?
“Our Long Stay car park is currently closed.”
Pages differSouthampton Airport’s pages differ on 2 details:
- “Passengers can catch the airport shuttle bus down to the main terminal which takes around 3-5 minutes and runs every 10-12 minutes.” Services and facilities page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Pick-up drop-off page. See also the airport’s Arriving passengers page. See also one more of the airport’s pages.
- One more difference is on the pages linked below.
Southampton Airport · Long stay parking page · and 7 more pages · 6 Oct 2026
How to get to Southampton Airport
How far is Southampton Airport from the city centre?
Four miles. The bus takes about 35-40 minutes.
- “Southampton City Centre can be reached directly via the A335.”
3 Southampton Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- “Southampton City Centre is only four miles from Southampton Airport” Southampton Airport · Getting to the city page
- “Journey time to the city centre is approximately 35-40 minutes.” Southampton Airport · By bus page
- Getting to the city page · 6 Oct 2026 · By bus page · 6 Oct 2026 · By train page · 6 Oct 2026
Can you get to Southampton Airport by train?
“There are direct trains to Southampton Central every 10 minutes operated by South Western Railway and Cross Country Trains.”
- “Turn left at the main exit and you’ll see the station directly ahead of you.”
More detail
- “For wheelchair users there is a rail bridge and assistance help points.”
3 Southampton Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Getting to the city page · 6 Oct 2026 · Services and facilities page · 6 Oct 2026 · By train page · 6 Oct 2026
Where is Southampton Airport, and what’s the postcode?
“For those using a Sat Nav please enter the postcode SO18 2NL (Latitude/longitude: 50:57:01N (50.95039); 1:21:42W (-1.36155).”
2 Southampton Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- By car page · 6 Oct 2026 · Contact us page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a taxi rank at Southampton Airport?
Southampton Airport’s pages give different answers on the taxi rank. Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differSouthampton Airport’s pages differ:
- “Taxis will pick up customers directly outside the Arrivals terminal door.” By taxi page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Radio Taxis pick up and drop off directly outside the terminal building.” Services and facilities page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Taxis will pick up customers from the main pick-up and drop-off area which is located on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park.” Getting to the city page · 6 Oct 2026
5 Southampton Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- By taxi page · 6 Oct 2026 · Services and facilities page · 6 Oct 2026 · Getting to the city page · 6 Oct 2026 and 2 more
5 more: getting there
Where are the car hire desks?
“The Car Rental Reception Centre is directly opposite the terminal building, next to the Short Stay Car Park.”
Southampton Airport · Arriving passengers page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a bus to Southampton Airport?
“The U1C bus service operates between Southampton Airport, Southampton University, the city centre and the Waterfront.”
Pages differSouthampton Airport’s pages differ:
- “It runs every 15 minutes Monday - Friday during University term time, every 10 minutes Monday - Friday during University vacation time” By bus page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Every 7-8 minutes during the week” Getting to the city page · 6 Oct 2026
Southampton Airport · By bus page · and 5 more pages · 6 Oct 2026
How do you drive to Southampton Airport?
“There's a filling station on the A335 Southampton Road, just under a mile north of the airport. Postcode: SO50 5QT.”
Southampton Airport · By car page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a height limit at Southampton Airport?
“There is a height restriction of 2.2 metres in our multi-storey car park.”
Southampton Airport · Car parking FAQs page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
When do the first and last trains and buses run?
“The first bus now leaves Southampton city centre towards the airport at 4.17am, with the last bus departing the airport at 12.40am.”
Southampton Airport · Media centre article · and 3 more pages · 8 Oct 2026
Parking at Southampton Airport
Is there meet and greet parking at Southampton Airport?
“Our EV Meet and Greet Parking offers the only official valet parking at Southampton Airport with guaranteed EV Charging on your return.”
- “Our Meet and Greet area is located in the Priority Parking area of the short stay car park”
2 Southampton Airport pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
- Parking page · 6 Oct 2026 · Meet greet parking page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a park and ride near Southampton Airport?
Southampton Airport Parkway station has a car park with 900 spaces.
South Western Railway · Southampton airport parkway page · 8 Oct 2026
- “Southampton Airport Parkway Car Park Spaces 900” South Western Railway · Southampton airport parkway page
How much is parking at Southampton Airport?
Southampton Airport’s prices are on our parking charges page.
8 Southampton Airport pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
- Short stay parking page · 6 Oct 2026 · Priority parking page · 6 Oct 2026 · Long stay parking page · 6 Oct 2026 and 5 more
4 more: parking
Can you change or cancel parking at Southampton Airport?
“Lounge and Parking bookings can be amended for future dates or cancelled up to 2 hours before your booking time.”
Southampton Airport · Car parking FAQs page · and 1 more page · 6–11 Oct 2026
Using the car parks at Southampton Airport
“The office is located next to the entry and exit barriers of the short stay car park and is open 24 hours a day.”
Southampton Airport · Car parking FAQs page · and 6 more pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
Can you charge an electric car at Southampton Airport?
Southampton Airport’s pages give different answers on electric car charging.
Pages differSouthampton Airport’s pages differ:
- “PodPoint EV chargers are available at the airport within the multi storey car park. EV charging is £0.49/KWh.” Car parking FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Electric car charging points page.
Southampton Airport · Car parking FAQs page · and 1 more page · 6–11 Oct 2026
Where can you park a motorbike or bicycle at Southampton Airport?
“Please note that for security reasons, bicycles and motorbikes will be removed if not parked in the designated areas.”
Southampton Airport · By bike page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
Dropping someone off at Southampton Airport
Where do you drop off at Southampton Airport?
“Some satellite navigation systems will direct drivers onto the airport forecourt – this is a restricted area”
passengers with reduced mobility: “We recommend that the Short Stay car park is used for dropping off passengers who require extra assistance”
- “Located right outside the terminal, our on-site, multi-storey short stay car park is only a few minutes walk”
More detail
- “Pick up/Drop off point in short term car park.”
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6 Southampton Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Pick-up drop-off page · 6 Oct 2026 · Blue badge holders page · 6 Oct 2026 · Requesting assistance page · 6 Oct 2026 and 3 more
Where can you get a fine at Southampton Airport?
“The charge payable for a Parking Charge Notice is £80 if paid within 28 days, reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.”
- “An £80.00 enforcement charge is payable by drivers who stop their vehicles to drop off and pick up passengers”
4 Southampton Airport pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
- Services terms and conditions page · 6 Oct 2026 · Pick-up drop-off page · 6 Oct 2026 · Blue badge holders page · 6 Oct 2026 and 1 more
How much is drop-off at Southampton Airport?
Southampton Airport’s pages give different answers on drop-off charges. Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differSouthampton Airport’s pages differ on 2 details:
- The airport gives different answers on these pages: Pick-up drop-off page · Services and facilities page · Car parking FAQs page
- The airport gives different answers on these pages: Pick-up drop-off page · Car parking FAQs page
More on Picking someone up at Southampton Airport: Pick-up charges ›
5 Southampton Airport pages · 6–12 Oct 2026
- Pick-up drop-off page · 6 Oct 2026 · Services and facilities page · 6 Oct 2026 · Car parking FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026 and 2 more
2 more: dropping off
How do you pay the drop-off charge at Southampton Airport?
“Payment can be made using credit/debit cards, contactless technology is also in place (there is no additional fee for using cards).”
Southampton Airport · Pick-up drop-off page · and 4 more pages · 6 Oct 2026
How long can you stop at Southampton Airport drop-off?
“Please note: Our short stay carpark has a height limit of 2.2 metres.”
Southampton Airport · Parking page · and 4 more pages · 6 Oct 2026
Check-in and bags at Southampton Airport
How early should you get to Southampton Airport?
Depends on your airline's check-in times: see its table; allow for security.
Where the pages differ
Pages differSouthampton Airport’s pages differ:
- “Should you require assistance from check-in then please arrive at least one hour prior to departure.” Requesting assistance page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Please arrive at the special assistance desk within the main terminal no later than two hours before your flight.” Security checks page · 6 Oct 2026
Our planner: we aim to have you inside the terminal before a short-haul flight, 90 min (2 hours with a checked bag); before long-haul, 2½ hours (3 hours with a checked bag). A planning figure, not a live queue; your airline’s own deadlines come first.
6 Southampton Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- “When deciding on the time to arrive at the airport, factor in check-in, security, and retail shopping.” Southampton Airport · Be prepared page
- “Check-in times can vary depending on your type of flight. Please visit our Be Prepared page for check-in times for specific airlines.” Southampton Airport · FAQs
- Be prepared page · 6 Oct 2026 · FAQs · 6 Oct 2026 · Requesting assistance page · 6 Oct 2026 and 3 more
When does check-in open at Southampton Airport?
Check-in opening and closing times vary by airline: see its table.
3 Southampton Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- “As check-in times vary between airlines, we advise to confirm the opening and closing times associated to your operator - summarised in the table below.” Southampton Airport · Be prepared page
- Be prepared page · 6 Oct 2026 · Check-in desks page · 6 Oct 2026 · SOU terminal map (PDF) · 6 Oct 2026
3 more: check-in and bags
Can you check in online for flights from Southampton Airport?
“If you’re flying from Southampton Airport with one of the following airlines you can check-in online.”
Southampton Airport · Check-in desks page · 6 Oct 2026
What ID do you need to fly from Southampton Airport?
“If you are a UK citizen/passport holder travelling to another European country then a passport is required.”
Southampton Airport · FAQs · 6 Oct 2026
Are there trolleys and bag wrapping at Southampton Airport?
“Free baggage trolleys are provided in key areas around the terminal building”
Southampton Airport · Services and facilities page · 6 Oct 2026
Security at Southampton Airport
Is there Fast Track security at Southampton Airport?
“With Priority Security, you can skip the regular queues and use a dedicated fast track lane.”
Southampton Airport · Priority security page · 6 Oct 2026
Can you take liquids through security at Southampton Airport?
Southampton Airport’s pages give different answers on liquids rules. Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differSouthampton Airport’s pages differ on 2 details:
- “You can carry an unlimited number of liquids, as long as each container is 100ml or less.” Security screening page · 6 Oct 2026 or “There is no limit to the number of 100ml liquid containers you can carry, provided they fit within your cabin baggage allowance.” Hand baggage page · 6 Oct 2026 or “There is no longer a limit on the number of liquids you can carry through security at Southampton Airport.” Security FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Customer service page. See also the airport’s FAQs.
- “Any liquids, gels or pastes must be in containers no bigger than 100ml and must fit within one transparent resealable bag.” FAQs · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Security FAQs page. See also the airport’s Hand baggage page. See also 2 more of the airport’s pages.
6 Southampton Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Security screening page · 6 Oct 2026 · Hand baggage page · 6 Oct 2026 · Security FAQs page · 6 Oct 2026 and 3 more
1 more: security
How do gates and boarding work at Southampton Airport?
“Boarding usually begins around 45 minutes before departure.”
Southampton Airport · Check-in desks page · and 2 more pages · 6 Oct 2026
Inside Southampton Airport: food, shops and facilities
Does Southampton Airport have a lounge?
“The Spitfire Lounge can be pre-booked in advance online up to 30 minutes before arrival.”
Southampton Airport · The spitfire lounge page · 6 Oct 2026
9 more: food, shops and facilities
Is there free wifi at Southampton Airport?
“Please note, Southampton Airport terminal buildings benefit from full Wi-Fi coverage.”
Southampton Airport · SOU terminal map (PDF) · 6 Oct 2026
Can you get cash or change money at Southampton Airport?
“We currently have no currency services available at the Airport.”
Pages differSouthampton Airport’s pages differ:
- “We also have no ATMs that dispense international currency or pounds” International currency page · 6 Oct 2026 or “We also have no ATMs that dispense currency.” Arriving passengers page · 6 Oct 2026
Southampton Airport · International currency page · and 2 more pages · 6 Oct 2026
Can you smoke at Southampton Airport?
“There is a designated smoking area outside the terminal, on the central forecourt.”
Southampton Airport · Services and facilities page · 6 Oct 2026
Are there showers and water fountains at Southampton Airport?
No.
Southampton Airport · FAQs · 6 Oct 2026
- “Are there showering facilities at the airport? No, not currently.” Southampton Airport · FAQs
Can you take a dog into Southampton Airport?
“Guide and hearing dogs are the only dogs allowed in the terminal building, except for those travelling on flights.”
Southampton Airport · Assistance dogs page · and 1 more page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there left luggage at Southampton Airport?
“Baggage can be left in the terminal for £10.00 per bag / per day”
Southampton Airport · Services and facilities page · 6 Oct 2026
Is there a viewing area at Southampton Airport?
“There are currently no viewing facilities available.”
Southampton Airport · FAQs · 6 Oct 2026
What other services are there at Southampton Airport?
“There is a post box outside the terminal, near the entrance to the short stay car park.”
Southampton Airport · Services and facilities page · 6 Oct 2026
How do you change planes at Southampton Airport?
“The minimum connection time for Southampton Airport is 45 minutes.”
Southampton Airport · Arriving passengers page · 6 Oct 2026
Special assistance and accessibility at Southampton Airport
Blue Badge drop-off and parking at Southampton Airport
“Blue Badge holders will receive 30 minutes free in the short stay car park”
- “Blue badge parking is available in the short stay car park, on the ground floor close to the terminal.”
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2 Southampton Airport pages · 6–11 Oct 2026
- Blue badge holders page · 6 Oct 2026 · Pick-up drop-off page · 6 Oct 2026
How do you book special assistance at Southampton Airport?
“If you have any queries about reduced mobility assistance please call OCS on 07458129739.” Pages differ
- “Car park help point to assistance desk landside - 100M”
Where the pages differ and more detail
- “Assistance will be provided free of charge to and from all of the on-airport arrival points up to the departure point at the gate”
Pages differSouthampton Airport’s pages differ:
- “can go to the Special Assistance desk in main terminal opposite the check-in desks area” Requesting assistance page · 6 Oct 2026 or “Please head to the special assistance desk in the check-in area, next to the airline desks.” Services and facilities page · 6 Oct 2026
6 Southampton Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- PRM service standards and reports and… page · 6 Oct 2026 · Requesting assistance page · 6 Oct 2026 · Services and facilities page · 6 Oct 2026 and 3 more
1 more: assistance
Contact and lost property at Southampton Airport
Where do you report lost property at Southampton Airport?
“If you lose items whilst you are at the airport, please go to the lost property desk by the check-in area.”
2 Southampton Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Lost property page · 6 Oct 2026 · Services and facilities page · 6 Oct 2026
How do you contact Southampton Airport?
“If you want to get in touch with a member of the team at Southampton Airport, call us on 0344 481 7777.” Pages differ
Where the pages differ
Pages differSouthampton Airport’s pages differ:
- “Should you need to contact us please either email us at parkingenquiries.southampton@apcoa.com or call us on 0345 222 0541.” Services terms and conditions page · 6 Oct 2026 See also the airport’s Contact us page. See also the airport’s Parking page. See also one more of the airport’s pages.
7 Southampton Airport pages · 6 Oct 2026
- Contact us page · 6 Oct 2026 · Services terms and conditions page · 6 Oct 2026 · Parking page · 6 Oct 2026 and 4 more
Hand luggage and liquids at Southampton: the container size, whether you still need the clear bag, and what comes out of your bag, from Southampton’s own pages.
How Southampton compares on drop-off charges: what every airport we cover publishes about stopping at the terminal, every charge read from the airport’s own page and dated.