Southampton Airport
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Southampton International Airport serves residents of and visitors to Hampshire, England. The airport will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2010 making it one of the earliest air fields in the region. After being purchased by the BAA in 1990, major redevelopment efforts improved the terminal, external facilities and airstrip. Today, over 1.9 million passengers fly through Southampton on their way to destinations in the U.K. and Europe. Several airlines including Flybe and Thomas Airways schedule regular flights to major cities and holiday destinations.
Southampton International, airport code SOU, is located in the Borough of Eastleigh. Motorists may reach the site from the M27 motorway at Junction 5. The convenient location of the Southampton Airport Parkway rail station, adjacent to the terminal, brings train passengers from London on a 66 minute trip and service is provided for many destinations throughout Britain.
Wi-Fi may be accessed within the terminal by establishing an account through www.Boingo.com. Several food and beverage choices from casual to full restaurant and bar venues are available both before and after the security checkpoint. The WH Smith shops provide travel necessities, books and magazines at the Arrivals and Departures halls and a duty free shop is available after security.
Southampton Airport Parking
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A short stay car park for visits less than 24 hours is located adjacent to the terminal. A long stay car park provides travellers with a courtesy shuttle bus to and from the airport. Designated as the Pink Elephant lot, reservations may be pre-booked through www.secure.baa.com for discounted rates. Both lots feature security surveillance.
Car Hire
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Travellers needing to arrange a car hire will find representatives situated at the Car Rental Reception Centre directly opposite the terminal building. Available car hire options include Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, Europcar, National and Alamo. Reservations may be pre-booked or arranged after flight arrival.
Southampton Airport Hotels
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The Express by Holiday Inn at Southampton West resides close to the beach and can be reached within a short distance from the M27 motorway. A quiet location and complimentary breakfast make this a preferred hotel for many visitors to the Southampton area. Cruise ship passengers often utilize this hotel before or after embarkation. Free parking and Internet access is provided.
The Jurys Inn Southampton resides near the A33 and offers comfortable modern rooms. An onsite restaurant and coffee shop allow guests a choice for purchasing breakfast or lunch. Complimentary Internet access is provided. Nearby recreation facilities include a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, hiking trails and bicycling paths.
Destinations
International destinations throughout the year from SOU include Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Salzburg, Frankfurt and Verona with Flybe Airlines. Seasonal winter service to Geneva, Chambery and Berne are favourites for holiday ski travellers. Air France schedules regular flights to Paris and Eastern Airways offers service to Liverpool, Aberdeen and Newcastle. Several fly and cruise tour operators work with air carriers leaving Southampton Airport for holiday destinations.
Public Transport
The Southampton Airport rail station, located a short walk from the terminal, connects with central London in about a one hour ride. Service to other U.K. destinations includes Winchester, Weymouth, Salisbury, Bournemouth and Basingstoke. Interconnections between the Southampton Central station located 8 minutes from the airport, and points in western England, Portsmouth, Brighton, Manchester and other locations in Britain are serviced by several rail lines. Click here to check the train timetables
Both a local and national bus system transport passengers from the airport to the city centre, waterfront district and the Southampton University. To reach London Gatwick and Heathrow airports, riders take the Southampton National Express bus system accessible from the city centre. Click here to check the National Express coaches timetable.
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