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Southampton Airport (SOU)

Southampton Airport (SOU)

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Eastleigh
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5.7/10
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    Gary W.
    "Need to get to Southampton City Centre."(3 Tips)
    Jamie S.
    "Tiny airport which is really nice."(4 Tips)
    caboodles
    "Flybe flghts to Amsterdam are always delayed."(2 Tips)
    Flat P.
    "Good little airport"(2 Tips)
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  • Olly S.heart icon on user image
    Olly StedallMarch 31, 2018
    Compared to the headache that is Gatwick, Southampton airport is a breeze. It’s clean and quick, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Shopping is obviously limited but they cover the essentials.
  • Alexandra R.
    Alexandra RixJuly 7, 2014
    If you don't get to the currency exchange before security there is a cashpoint by the gates where you can withdraw euros or sterling
    Upvoted Oct 13
  • Alexandra R.
    Alexandra RixJuly 7, 2014
    Don't expect shopping past security. There is a while smiths that will sell you travel toothpaste ( tiny half length tube) for £2.50. Duty free shop and café and bar that is it though.
  • Social M.
    Social MediaFebruary 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    One of our favourite airports. Quiet, relaxed, clean and friendly. Oddly, the only airport in the UK where they always insist rescanning our digital projector after it has been through in its bag!
  • Karl L.
    Karl LewisNovember 7, 2013
    Steer clear of the miserable check in clerk! (Face like a bull dog chewing a wasp) Clearly reading how to win friends and influence people! Saved by excellent service from younger employee :D
  • Alexander M.
    Alexander MelhuishDecember 7, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    There's a taxi rank outside the main train station entrance, just a few minutes away. These are typically cheaper than Chequers, who run a monopoly on taxis from the airport.
  • Dominic
    DominicJuly 13, 2013
    If you've already checked in, go straight for the shorter bag drop queue. Sounds obvious but unclear sign posting means most people with boarding passes are mistakenly in the wrong queue.
  • Olly S.heart icon on user image
    Olly StedallMarch 31, 2018
    For people travelling with the little ones, who want the experience over as soon as possible, Southampton is much faster than Gatwick or Heathrow.
  • Lee B.heart icon on user image
    Lee BakerOctober 8, 2019
    Don't expect much in retail experience, but you can be airside at the gate with a beer and a burger in under 20 mins.
  • webmink
    webminkMarch 22, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    The taxis from the station are cheaper than the ones from the airport - just cross the bridge & save.
  • Rex R.
    Rex RimAugust 19, 2019
    Tell your American friends that you summer in the Hamptons
  • Richard K.heart icon on user image
    Richard KingApril 27, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    If only away for a day or two, park in the train station next door. It's much cheaper!
  • Clare H.
    Clare HooperAugust 12, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    They've made it hard to drop people off (you have to go in the multistorey and get a ticket now). There's much to be said for pulling into the car park at Soton Airport train station instead!
  • Christopher D.
    Christopher DoyleAugust 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The queue for security screening often stretches back to the arrivals bar in the morning. Allow yourself plenty of time, particularly in the summer.
  • Danyal K.
    Danyal KhanJune 30, 2016
    Alternative taxi service in the Eastleigh area are galaxycars
  • Flat P.heart icon on user image
    Flat PackFebruary 27, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Good little airport, well laid out and proportionate for the flights it serves, not impressed by the lack of free drop off zones (you have to pay £1 to drop people off and you have to use the car park
  • Ruth B.heart icon on user image
    Ruth BanburyApril 10, 2019
    A tiny airport, hand baggage is strictly measured and not generous for size, but I love the speed and lack of trekking
  • Phil L.
    Phil LeggetterNovember 27, 2015
    Now you get 4hrs free WiFi. Better than any UK airport I'm aware of.
  • Ben B.
    Ben BJune 7, 2013
    Most ridiculous airport security I have ever seen. Throwing away a business mans USB because it semi looked like a weapon: fair play, but I do not feel safer knowing you have my shaving cream!!
  • Matthew B.
    Matthew BaileyApril 1, 2012
    Very relaxed airport. Flights always seem delayed but this seems to be due to the relaxed atmosphere.... I swear one plane waited while a woman finished her coffee :s
  • Surinder S.
    Surinder SinghOctober 20, 2014
    Very efficient little airport with plenty of smiles around!
  • Jamie S.
    Jamie SimpsonOctober 24, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Tiny airport which is really nice. So quick and easy to get through although others don't seem to find the same!
  • Juliet F.
    Juliet FrostAugust 3, 2018
    If you’re going away for a weekend, the multi-storey at the station is much cheaper than airport parking
  • Spencer G.
    Spencer GallagherApril 15, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Make sure you pay £5 priority queue, you won't always need it, but when you do you'll be pleased!
  • Jonathan G.
    Jonathan GreenwoodJune 27, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Take your sandwiches from the Costa counter and buy at the bar where they are cheaper!
  • Anthony J.heart icon on user image
    Anthony JohnsonFebruary 14, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't buy Quality street. Over £4 for small bag! But lovely small airport with surprising number of connections.
  • Gary W.
    Gary WoodfordApril 23, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Need to get to Southampton City Centre. Use Uni Link U1C. £2 single or £3 all day ticket. Takes approx 35 min
  • Peter D.
    Peter DMarch 30, 2012
    You can get on an aeroplane here in much the same way you can at any functioning airport.
  • Anthony J.heart icon on user image
    Anthony JohnsonDecember 13, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice and small. Car park close.
  • Stuart G.
    Stuart GAugust 6, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    One of the smaller of our proud isle's airports. Relaxed and never busy...
  • Stuart G.
    Stuart GAugust 6, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    One of the smaller of our prod Isles airports, quality though. Relaxed, never busy.
  • Jonathan G.
    Jonathan GreenwoodJune 27, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Disappointing duty free with small expensive selection - don't bank on buying anything. At the end of duty free is WHSmiths that sell cheaper chocolate for example.
  • Alejandra A.heart icon on user image
    Alejandra Agudelo MartinezSeptember 25, 2015
    Tiny and cozy!
  • Joe I.
    Joe IlesJune 30, 2011
    Don't just rock up any time day or night - this bad boy opens at about 5 am.
  • Lloyd B.
    Lloyd BurgessMarch 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    First thing in the morning keep an eye on the queue into security. One minute there is no one, the next loads of people!
  • Chris L.
    Chris LeedsJuly 10, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Don't even bother looking for a space on the 1st floor of short stay car park. Just go to the 2nd floor.
  • Alejandra A.heart icon on user image
    Alejandra Agudelo MartinezSeptember 25, 2015
    Tiny airport but cozy
  • Abdullah J.
    Abdullah JadaniJune 26, 2017
    Worst airport Queues over all the departure terminal. The Swiss team doing great jobb tbh <3
  • Colleen U.
    Colleen UsherApril 16, 2010
    Do not park in the area immediately outside airport, even if it's completely empty, even if it's the very last flight, cos the man there gets very cross :S
  • Antoine L.
    Antoine L.August 12, 2019
    Avoid Flybe. They are robbers. They will steal your money by forcing you to check in your luggages. 35£ a piece. Shame on them!
  • jason p.heart icon on user image
    jason pAugust 1, 2016
    More 🛩 than ✈️
  • Simon J.
    Simon JonesJuly 9, 2016
    Makes Luton seem polished
  • Mark T.
    Mark TillisonOctober 30, 2010
    Save on the cab fare. Book online at http://booqster.com Read more
  • Dr S.heart icon on user image
    Dr SWJune 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    30min free wifi while waiting for plane or luggage.
  • Jordan L.
    Jordan LawrenceSeptember 6, 2014
    Holiday time
  • Yondering M.heart icon on user image
    Yondering MonkeysJanuary 8, 2016
    Tiny airport, no queues. 👍
  • Alexandra R.
    Alexandra RixJuly 10, 2014
    Do not use cashpoint in departures to buy euros. Exchange rate is awful! Ignore my previous tip!
  • Aly D.
    Aly DaykinMarch 31, 2010
    Squadron Leader burger Is expensive but worth it!!!
  • Sam B.
    Sam BichenoJuly 3, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Little or nothing to do when your Fly(may)be flight is inevitably cancelled or delayed.
  • caboodles
    caboodlesDecember 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Flybe flghts to Amsterdam are always delayed.
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