Southampton

Southampton is the ideal gateway airport for many of the cities of Southern England and puts passengers within easy reach by train or car of Swindon, Basingstoke, Reading, Portsmouth and the M3 corridor generally.

Blue Islands flies direct to Southampton from Guernsey, and will be flying direct from Jersey as of 19th April 2010. Prices start from just £56.

London’s Waterloo is only an hour away by fast train link from the airport terminal - and even London’s Gatwick and Heathrow airports are just over an hour away by train. See www.nationalrail.co.uk

As the twentieth largest airport in the United Kingdom, Southampton Airport is located in Eastleigh, near Southampton and serves around two million passengers per year. The airport has a growing reputation as a good hub for European air links, as well as onward connections to many UK destinations.

Shopping - and more!

The West Quay Shopping centre, the South coast’s premier retail destination, is close to Southampton Airport. With around a hundred stores featuring Europe’s best brands, and a fine choice of restaurants, takeaways and cafes. See www.west-quay.co.uk

The Marwell Zoological Park(only 7 miles from the airport ) focusses on the conservation of endangered species, and makes a great family day out. Situated in the heart of the marvelous Hampshire countryside the park is host to more than two hundred different species of animals from every continent. See www.marwell.org.uk

For more information, see www.southampton.gov.uk

Planned road works on the M27 near Southampton Airport

Passengers are advised that road works close to Southampton Airport will be starting this month. The planned works at Junction 5 of the M27 will take place from October 2009 and continue throughout 2010. For full information and updates please visit www.hants.gov.uk, or call Hampshire County Council on 0845 603 5633.