# SOU — Southampton Airport > Machine-readable reference for SOU. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/sou HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/sou Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/sou.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/SOU.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-14T07:24:15.702+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Southampton Airport - IATA: SOU - ICAO: EGHI - City: Southampton - Country: GB (GB) - Timezone: Europe/London - Distance from city: 6.5 km (4.0 mi) north-northeast of central Southampton - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: .69M - Official website: https://www.southamptonairport.com/ ## Overview Welcome Southampton Airport (SOU) stands as an anomaly – compact in size, yet efficient in operation. Nestled 6.5 km north-northeast of central Southampton, it feels more like a regional rail station with a runway. With security and gates just steps from the single platform at Southampton Airport Parkway, regulars report being airborne within 30–40 minutes of leaving central London, making it a uniquely streamlined travel hub. At a glance Handling around 690,000 passengers annually, Southampton Airport (SOU) is a focus for carriers like Aurigny, Blue Islands, and British Airways. It operates from a single terminal (T1) and one runway, emphasizing its intimate and efficient design. The airport’s proximity to the city and its well-connected transport links offer quick transit times, ideal for business travelers and holidaymakers alike. Terminals & layout The sole terminal at Southampton Airport, Terminal 1, welcomes you with its straightforward layout. Within T1, dining options such as The Olive Tree, Globe Bar & Kitchen, and Costa Coffee offer a range of refreshments, while shopping is catered to by World Duty Free and WHSmith. Despite its small size, the airport provides a full gam… ## Terminals (1) - **Southampton Airport Terminal** — airlines: Aurigny, Blue Islands, British Airways, Eastern Airways, easyJet, Loganair URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/terminals/t1 ## Dining (4) - **Costa Coffee** — T1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/restaurants/costa-coffee - **Globe Bar & Kitchen** — T1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/restaurants/globe-bar-kitchen - **Starbucks** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/restaurants/starbucks - **The Olive Tree** — T1 · $$ · 05:00-23:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/restaurants/the-olive-tree ## Lounges (1) - **The Spitfire Lounge** — access: Main Terminal, airside pay-per-use URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/lounges/the-spitfire-lounge ## Shops (2) - **WHSmith** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/shops/whsmith - **World Duty Free** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/shops/world-duty-free ## Parking (5) - **Long Stay Car Park** — Official long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/parking/long-stay-car-park - **Meet and Greet Parking** — Official valet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/parking/meet-and-greet-parking - **Off-site Airport Parking** — Independent shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/parking/off-site-airport-parking - **Priority Parking** — Official premium URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/parking/priority-parking - **Short Stay Car Park** — Official short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/parking/short-stay-car-park ## Ground transport (8) - **Cycle Parking** — Bicycle · /u003Cnull/u003E · /u003Cnull/u003E · /u003Cnull/u003E URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/transport/cycle-parking - **Hotel Shuttle Buses** — Bus · /u003Cnull/u003E · /u003Cnull/u003E · /u003Cnull/u003E URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/transport/hotel-shuttle-buses - **Local Bus Services** — Bus · Depending on route and traffic, bus journeys between the airport area and Southampton city centre commonly take around 20-30 minutes.[https://www.bluestarbus.co.uk/services][https://www.unilinkbus.co.uk/services] · Typical single fares on local operators Bluestar and Unilink run around £2-3 for short hops between the airport area and Southampton city centre.[https://www.bluestarbus.co.uk/fares-tickets][https://www.unilinkbus.co.uk/fares-tickets] · Daytime frequencies on key routes serving the airport corridor are typically every 10-20 minutes, dropping to every 30 minutes or worse in late evenings.[https://www.bluestarbus.co.uk/services][https://www.unilinkbus.co.uk/services] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/transport/local-bus-services - **Private Hire/Minicab Pick-up** — Car · Driving time by private hire from the airport to the main Southampton cruise terminals is usually about 20-30 minutes in normal traffic.[https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Southampton+Airport/Port+of+Southampton/] · Cruise and travel forum reports put typical pre‑booked car prices from Southampton Airport to the cruise terminals roughly in the £25-40 range depending on vehicle size and operator.[https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g186299-i695-k12349517-Southampton_airport_to_cruise_terminal-Southampton_Hampshire_England.html][https://www.reddit.com/r/Cruise/comments/p0p0oz/southampton_airport_to_cruise_terminal_best_way/] · No fixed frequency—service is on a pre‑booked basis; most firms advertise 24/7 coverage with advance reservation.[https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g186299-i695-k12349517-Southampton_airport_to_cruise_terminal-Southampton_Hampshire_England.html] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/transport/private-hire-minicab-pick-up - **Regional Coach Services** — Bus/Coach · Example regional coach journeys from Southampton to major cities on National Express (e.g., London, Bristol) typically take 2-3 hours depending on route and stops.[https://www.nationalexpress.com/en/destinations/southampton] · Advance fares on National Express and Megabus to/from Southampton (city) can run in the £5-15 range on typical regional routes, varying by distance and booking timing.[https://www.nationalexpress.com/en/destinations/southampton][https://uk.megabus.com/route-guide/southampton] · Coach services from Southampton city generally operate a few departures per day on most routes rather than turn‑up‑and‑go frequencies.[https://www.nationalexpress.com/en/destinations/southampton][https://uk.megabus.com/route-guide/southampton] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/transport/regional-coach-services - **Rideshare Pick-up Zone** — Car · /u003Cnull/u003E · /u003Cnull/u003E · /u003Cnull/u003E URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/transport/rideshare-pick-up-zone - **Taxi Rank** — Taxi · Typical driving time from the airport to Southampton city centre is about 15-25 minutes depending on traffic.[https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Southampton+Airport/Southampton+Central+Station/] · Indicative local council tariffs suggest starting fares around £3-4 plus per‑mile charges; total from the airport to Southampton city centre often lands roughly in the £15-25 range depending on time and traffic.[https://www.southampton.gov.uk/licensing/taxi/private-hire-fees/][https://www.reddit.com/r/southampton/comments/10xsy1s/best_way_to_get_from_southampton_airport_to_city/] · Taxis are usually available continuously whenever flights are operating; no fixed timetable is published, but local guidance indicates a staffed rank throughout the main flight day.[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Southampton+Airport/reviews/] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/transport/taxi-rank - **Southampton Airport Parkway** — Train · 7-69 min · £3-4 one‑way to Southampton Central; from about £20-30 advance to London Waterloo depending on time and purchase conditions.[https://www.southwesternrailway.com/train-times/southampton-airport-parkway-to-southampton-central][https://www.thetrainline.com/train-times/southampton-airport-parkway-to-london-waterloo] · Typically 3-4 trains per hour to Southampton Central and 2-3 per hour towards London on weekdays, with reduced service in late evenings and on Sundays.[https://www.southwesternrailway.com/plan-my-journey/timetables][https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/sou/] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sou/transport/train-southampton-airport-parkway ## Insider tips - _Time_: Arrive just 45-60 minutes before departure; queues are short, and it's normal for off-peak hours at SOU. - _Insider_: For a quieter bar vibe, find The Olive Tree through World Duty Free; it's upstairs with more seating. - _Local_: The Globe Bar & Kitchen is your go-to for a classic English breakfast landside before security. - _Avoid_: The Olive Tree's prices can feel steep for pub-style snacks. Opt for WHSmith if on a budget. - _Quiet_: The Olive Tree often has more family seating clusters than the crowded main lounge downstairs, especially in peak times. - _Money_: Check APH or Holiday Extras for off-site parking deals that beat on-the-day airport rates. - _Local_: Plane spotting is a delight at the landside Costa with great runway views while enjoying your coffee. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/SOU.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/sou/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/sou/departures — HTML page with live departures