SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT GUIDE (SOU)

QUICK FACTS Name: Southampton Airport IATA Code: SOU ICAO Code: EGHI Opened: 1932 Terminals: 1 Runways: 1 Destinations served: 50+ Passengers: 1.8m (2009)

FACILITIES

Parking

Southampton Airport parking facilities are available for both short and long-term parking with convenient locations near the airport terminal. Car parks operated by Pink Elephant are fully secured with gated fences, CCTV cameras and security patrolling about the area. Southampton Airport parking passengers planning a long vacation can take advantage of the long-term parking options at very affordable rates. For parking requirements of 24 hours or less, short-term parking would be most ideal. The first ten minutes are free. Southampton Airport parking charges begin on the 10th minute at 2.50 pounds. Pre-booking for Southampton Airport parking services is not necessary with short-term parking, but doing so can be advantageous and allow for peace of mind. 
 

Entertainment

Food and drink facilities are available throughout the airport. Before security is a brasserie style restaurant called Mitchell’s Kitchen & Bar, serving a range of delectable dishes from breakfast to dinner. The restaurant also has beers and wines to lift one’s spirits up. For Southampton Airport parking clients who care to have a cup of coffee before their flight, Costa Coffee store near Mitchell’s can satisfy their caffeine cravings.

After security, on the upper level to be exact, sits the departure area's café bar. It offers not only great coffees and cappuccinos but many other refreshing beverages and light snacks (muffins and croissants) as well. The café bar is a common gathering place for departing passengers.
 
Internal transport
 
Short-term Southampton Airport parking areas are practically adjacent to the terminals, so the only mode of transport you’ll ever need to get to the terminals are your feet. For those using long-term parking, free shuttle buses run to and from the terminal building every five to 10 minutes. While it normally takes just five minutes to get to the terminal, passengers are advised to allow at least 15 minutes to get to the check-in area from the long-term Southampton Airport parking area. If you are getting to the airport via train, you’ll be pleased to know that the terminal is just a minute walk away.
 
Departure lounges
 
For the utmost convenience while waiting for your flight, then be sure to take advantage of one of the airport lounges. After dropping off your car at any of the Southampton Airport parking areas and checking in your baggage, here you can make use of your extra time in comfort- You can grab some coffee, snack on chips and soda, read the paper, watch TV or get some important work done.

British Airways and Flybe both operate BAA Southampton lounges at Southampton Airport. Passengers flying on British Airways with either an Executive Club Gold or Silver membership can utilize the British Airways Southampton Airport lounge. Similarly, Economy Plus passengers of Flybe can make use of the airline’s lounges. Other passengers can take advantage of the conference or meeting rooms throughout Southampton Airport.