Flights to
Southampton
Flights to Southampton are now possible
from over forty seven European destinations and Southampton airport
has the facilities to handle nearly two million passengers flying
into Southampton.
Once you get off your flight to Southampton you will first pass
through passport control unless you are travelling on a connecting
flight. After clearing immigration at passport control you will
proceed towards baggage reclaim and then through customs. Please
remember that there are lots of flights to Southampton arriving
sometimes within a few minutes of each other so relax and get a
trolley and find out where your luggage will be (trolleys are free
to use) Make sure you never carry anything through customs for
anyone else even if they were on the same flight to Southampton as
you.
If you are meeting a friend or a
relative then get then to suggest a suitable meeting point as they
are more likely to know the best place to meet in the airport.
There are restaurants and bars within the airport, which could also
be suitable to meet someone. Southampton airport does not have a
designated meeting point however if you need to arrange this in a
hurry it could be an idea to use the airport information desk
within the terminal building.
Other useful facilities in the airport include a post box, internet
access, ATM cash facilities, currency exchange and shops.
There is no smoking areas within the terminal building, it is
illegal to smoke anywhere in the airport.
If you are arriving on a flight into Southampton and plan on
staying in the area there are lots of hotels available from two to
five star properties. If you are going on a cruise the following
day there are some hotels near the harbour area which are also
located within walking distance of shops and bars.
If you plan on staying in the Southampton area your visit might
coincide with one of the local or nearby festivals
The Hampshire Fair (locations across Hampshire) May – July
Live Music at the Bandstand (Portsmouth)
Cowes Week (Isle of Wight) Start of August.
Goodwood Revival - late August
Southampton Boat Show - middle of September. (Europe’s largest)
For events such as the boat show accommodation can fill up early so
if you are travelling during a busy event make sure you book in
advance.
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