Southampton Airport serves the southern coast of England with connections to Europe.
Gateway to the southern English coast and entry point for the Isle of Wight.
How to get to Southampton Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SOU
Parking near Southampton Airport
A multi-level parking structure is adjacent to the terminal building.
Rates are in line with standards for a regional airport.
How to get to Southampton from SOU
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Southampton Airport
In the arrivals area, major car rental companies are represented.
EU visitors can rent with just their national driver's license, passport, and credit card.
Hotels near Southampton Airport
West End, near the M27
5 minutes by car from the terminal, near junction 7 of the M27; the centre is about 20 minutes by car.
Best for: those travelling by car or with a very early flight who prefer to stay 5 minutes from the terminal.
- The closest to the terminal among the areas in this guide
- Free parking and breakfast included, handy with a car
- A car is needed: no pedestrian link to the centre or the harbour
- Commercial area, no nightlife outside the hotel
Centre and Central Station
Train from the airport to Central Station in 7-10 minutes, every 10-15 minutes; both hotels are a few steps from the station.
Best for: the best base for those heading to the historic centre, the medieval walls and Central Station for trains to London.
- Steps from the medieval walls and the WestQuay shopping district
- Central Station a few minutes away, handy also for London
- Lively area at weekends, especially near the centre's venues
- Hotel parking is almost always chargeable
Recommended hotels
- THE PIG in the Wall - Southampton 12 rooms in a Georgian house set into the medieval walls, with a deli bar and home-made breakfast. View availability
- Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour 173 rooms on the waterfront near West Quay, with an indoor pool, spa and views of the medieval walls from the restaurant. View availability
Ocean Village, the harbour and cruises
Taxi from the airport in about 20 minutes; the cruise terminals are a few minutes on foot or by taxi.
Best for: those leaving or arriving on a cruise and who want to stay on the marina rather than in the centre.
- On the marina pier, with views of boats instead of the street
- Panoramic sixth-floor terrace and spa with indoor pool
- Further from the train station than the centre
- Higher prices on days when large ships depart
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, small in size but well connected to the rail network, manages connections to Europe.
An advance of 2 hours is the standard recommendation for flights.
Map of Southampton Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is there a railway station at Southampton Airport?
Yes, Southampton Airport Parkway sits right next to the terminal, with trains to Southampton Central in about 10 minutes.
Q. Is Southampton Airport a good starting point for the Isle of Wight?
Yes, ferries to the island depart from the port of Southampton, which can be reached quickly from the airport.
Q. How much does the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to the centre cost?
Tickets start from £3 for the roughly 10-minute journey to Southampton Central.
Q. Which rail companies serve the airport station?
South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Southern.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
