About 4 miles · from £20
Southampton Airport (SOU) Transfers
Short local run to the terminal door
Not every flight goes from Heathrow. Southampton Airport sits at Eastleigh, roughly four miles north of the city centre, and for anyone flying to the Channel Islands, Ireland, the Scottish cities or a handful of European destinations it is by far the easier airport to use.
It is a short journey, but the time of day matters more than the distance. Southampton Airport handles a lot of early departures, and at six in the morning there is no bus and the first train may not suit. A pre-booked car means you are not standing at a stop hoping something turns up.
We run this journey in both directions — out to the terminal for a departure, and back from arrivals when you land. Because it is a small, quick airport, the walk from the door to the desk is short, so the pickup time is genuinely the only variable worth getting right.
The quote form will open with this journey already filled in. You can change either address before sending it.
Guide prices for a standard car, one way. The final price depends on the number of passengers, the amount of luggage, your exact addresses and the time of day. We confirm the price when we come back to you, and nothing is charged through this website.
Southampton to Southampton Airport
from£20
About 4 miles by road · one way, standard car
Usually 15 to 20 minutes — a typical time rather than a promise.
Send us the journey and we will come back with a confirmed price within two hours.
The journey
How the journey goes
Times are elapsed from pickup rather than clock times, because this journey starts whenever suits you.
- 0:00
Pickup at your address
At the time we agree from your flight, which on this run is the only thing worth getting right. Cases in the boot and away.
- 0:05
North out of the city
Four miles up towards Eastleigh. Quick at almost any hour, though the approach roads carry commuter traffic first thing.
- 0:15
Terminal drop-off
At the terminal doors. It is a small airport, so the walk from the kerb to the desk is short — one of the reasons an early flight from here is far less painful than one from Heathrow.
Usually 15 to 20 minutes. That is a typical run rather than a promise — the time of day makes more difference than the distance does. We suggest a pickup time when we confirm your booking, and it allows for the road being busier than the map thinks.
The route
The road we take
Drag, zoom and switch to satellite view. Google's own time is for the road alone and assumes a clear run.
What to expect
Planning this journey
Short journey, early starts
The drive itself is usually well under half an hour, so the planning is mostly about the hour of the day. Very early departures and late arrivals are the two times public transport lets people down at Southampton Airport, and they are the two times we are asked for most. Tell us your flight time and we will suggest a pickup that gets you there comfortably without leaving you sitting in a small terminal for hours.
Rather than the bus or a walk from Parkway
Southampton Airport Parkway station is next door to the terminal, so the train works well in the middle of the day. Outside those hours, or with cases and children, or from an address that is not near a station, a door-to-door car is simply less effort — and it does not depend on a connection running.
What to tell us when you book
- Your flight number and departure or arrival time
- Whether you are departing or being collected
- Number of passengers and bags
- Any child seat requirement, with the age of the child
- Your full address in Southampton, including postcode
Southampton to Southampton Airport: common questions
How far is Southampton Airport from the city centre?
About four miles, at Eastleigh just north of the city. The drive is normally well under half an hour, depending on the time of day.
Do you cover very early departures?
Early flights are one of the main reasons people book this journey rather than take a chance on public transport. Put the time you need in the quote form and we will confirm whether we can cover it.
Can you collect me from arrivals?
Yes. Give us your flight number when you book so we can follow the arrival, and tell us where you would like to be met.
Is it worth booking a car for such a short journey?
That is up to you, but with luggage, an early start, or a family to move, most people find it is. There is no minimum distance — enter the journey in the quote form and we will come back to you.
Travelling from Southampton to Southampton Airport?
Send us the details and we will come back to you to confirm the journey and the price.