Southampton airport (SOU)

Southampton Airport, opened in April, 1946, serves part of the south coast of England. It operates domestic and international flights to several major destinations in Europe.

Official Website: southamptonairport.com

Number of Terminals - 1 - Open from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm (from 5:30 am in winter).

Annual passenger traffic: 630,000 passengers went through it in 2022.

Tel: +44 344 481 7777 - FACEBOOK

There is a help point and interactive tourist information screen in the central hall, between the Arrivals and Departures areas, plus ambassadors throughout the enclosure to provide assistance.

 Location

The airport is located in the town of Eastleigh, 7 km (4 miles) northeast of Southampton.

Accommodation near Southampton airport (SOU)

Accommodation is available near the airport and in the city centre.

Ellington Lodge at The Concorde (1 km/0.6 miles)
Chaps Guesthouse (1.9 km/1.2 miles)
Holiday Inn Southampton Eastleigh (2.6 km/1.6 miles)
Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh (2.9 km/1.8 miles)
DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton (2.9 km/1.8 miles)

  Booking accommodation

Car rental agencies

The car rental centre is located in front of the terminal building, next to the short-stay car park.

1. Alamo/Enterprise/National (Tel +44 238 065 3700 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
2. Avis (Tel +44 344 544 6026 - Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, Sunday from 12:30 pm to 8:00 pm)
3. Budget (Tel +44 344 544 4085 - Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, Sunday from 12:30 pm to 8:00 pm)
4. Europcar (Tel +44 371 384 3418 - weekdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm)
5. Sixt (Tel +44 207 018 8246 - Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm)

Parking services at Southampton airport (SOU)

There are three different car parks on the premises, all with security cameras and regular patrols. More information: Tel +44 345 222 0541. Rates

Short stay parking - Multi-level short stay area adjacent to the terminal, with charging stations for electric vehicles.
Priority parking - 1 minute from the main building, covered, with larger spaces. Valet parking available.
Long stay parking - Open air long stay parking at the end of the main airport road. Shuttle bus service available every 10-12 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Should you require special assistance during your stay at the airport, inform your airline or travel agent of your needs at least 48 hours before your flight. OCS (Tel +44 745 812 9739) will assist you through the check-in and security screening process. A dedicated waiting area, special boarding equipment, elevators, accessible toilets and telephones, and reserved spaces in car parks near the terminal and bus stops are available.