Just 5km (3 miles) from Southampton Airport, the Holiday Inn Express – Southampton West offers parking, a shuttle bus service and basic business and meeting facilities.
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Southampton Airport Guide (SOU)
Airport info
Code:
SOU
Number of terminals:
1
Timezone:
GMT +1:00
Address:
Wide Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2NL, United Kingdom
Location:
Southampton Airport is situated 7km (4 miles) northeast of Southampton.
Telephone:
0844 481 7777.
Here you'll find essential information on Southampton Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
Airport news:
A new executive lounge was introduced in 2011, available to all passengers over 18 years of age, for a fee. Airport Ambassadors are now equipped with iPads to help answer passenger queries.
Information:
An information desk is available in the main concourse of the terminal building. Roving Airport Ambassadors can provide additional information. A touch screen tourist information point is located next to the information desk. Live flight arrivals information is available on the airport's website.
Website:
www.southamptonairport.com Driving directions:
Southampton Airport is located near the junction of the M3 and the M27 motorways, a short distance from Junction 5 of the M27. The M3 is less than 1.6km (1 mile) away from the airport, providing fast routes to Basingstoke and London, and via the A33/A34 to Oxford and the Midlands. Southampton Airport is 32km (20 miles) from Portsmouth and 14km (9 miles) from Winchester.
Public Transport
Public transport rail:
Rail: Southampton Airport is next to Southampton Airport Parkway Train Station and boasts one of the fastest 'plane to train' connections of any European airport. Trains connect the airport to Southampton city centre in eight minutes. Three trains depart every hour for London Waterloo, and fast links exist to other destinations, including Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Oxford and Winchester. For further information contact National Rail enquiries (tel: 0845 748 4950; www.nationalrail.co.uk), South West Trains (tel: 0845 6000 650; www.southwesttrains.co.uk), CrossCounty (tel: 0844 811 0124; www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk), First Great Western (tel: 08457 000 125; www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk) or Southern Railway (tel: 08451 272 920; www.southernrailway.com).
Public transport road:
Bus: Bus U1C departs from Southampton Airport to Southampton University, the city centre and the ferry terminal, every 15 minutes during the week and every 20 minutes at weekends. The U1A bus runs in the opposite direction. The journey time to central Southampton is 35-40 minutes. Contact Uni-link (tel: (023) 8059 5974; www.unilinkbus.co.uk) for further information. First Group (tel: (023) 8022 4854; www.firstgroup.com) also operates regular services.
Taxi: A desk for Checker Cars (tel: (023) 8062 7100; www.checkercars.com) is located on the main concourse opposite the arrivals hall and operates 24 hours a day.
Terminal facilities
Money:
There are a number of ATMs at Southampton Airport. One is located next to the bureau de change in the main concourse, while another can be found in the departure area.
Communication:
There is a post box opposite the terminal building; stamps can be purchased from WH Smith within the building. Telephones, internet points and Wi-Fi access are available throughout the terminal.
Food:
There is one restaurant and one café either side of the security checkpoint.
Shopping:
There is a newsagent/bookshop before security, which also sells snacks and games. An additional newsagent/bookshop is located on the other side of the security checkpoint. A range of tax- and duty-free goods are available after passport control, open for all flights.
Luggage:
There is a Servisair left-luggage desk (tel: 0844 481 7777) in the check-in area. It also handles lost property. Trolleys are available free of charge throughout the terminal building.
Other:
Other facilities at Southampton Airport include a baby care and a first aid room, both of which are located in the main concourse.
Airport facilities
Conference and business:
The Regus Conference Centre (tel: (02380) 302 000; www.regus.com) is located half a mile from the airport and has a number of conference rooms available for hire. The Legacy Botleigh Grange Hotel (tel: 0844 411 9050; www.bestwestern.co.uk), 5km (3 miles) from the airport, offers conference facilities for up to 500 delegates, with five separate conference rooms are available.
Disabled facilities:
The majority of Southampton Airport is located on one level, allowing access easy for all passengers. Disabled travellers needing to visit any of the airport offices should report to the information desk: there is a dedicated lift taking disabled visitors to this area. Induction loops are found in various locations around the terminal, including the reserved seating area at the information desk, while telephones are adapted for hearing aids. There are also text pay phones in the main concourse and the departures lounge. Accessible toilets are provided on the main concourse and within the departure lounge. Reserved parking is available in both car parks; courtesy shuttles to these areas are wheelchair accessible. Help points for disabled passengers are available in the car parks and at Southampton Airport Parkway train station.
Car parking:
The short-term car park is located adjacent to the terminal and is recommended for stays of up to one day. Long-term parking, charged at a fixed daily rate, is located north of the terminal and is divided into three zones. Frequent shuttle buses connect to the terminal building free of charge (journey time: 5 minutes). Long-term parking can be booked in advance (tel: 0844 335 1000; secure.baa.com/baa). Dedicated spaces exist in the short-term car park for motorbikes and bicycles.
Car rental:
Car hire companies located at Southampton Airport include: Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and National. Desks are located in the Car Rental Reception Centre next to the terminal building and the short-stay car park.
Airport hotels
Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27
Eight minutes from Southampton Airport, the Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 houses an on-site restaurant and five meeting rooms. A fitness club is nearby.
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Novotel Southampton
Located in central Southampton, near Southampton Central Station, the Novotel offers on-site dining, a fitness centre and parking facilities. Meeting space is available for up to 50 delegates.
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Premier Inn Southampton Airport
The Premier Inn is located on the edge of the Southampton Airport site and houses its own restaurant and bar.
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The Legacy Botleigh Grange Hotel
Located a short distance from Southampton Airport, The Legacy Botleigh Grange Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in landscaped grounds. Hotel facilities include on-site dining, event space and a spa.
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The Star Hotel
A Georgian former coaching inn, The Star Hotel offers accommodation in central Southampton. The hotel has an on-site lounge bar, restaurant and function rooms.
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