Holidays From Southampton Airport

Holiday Destinations From Southampton Airport

Edinburgh, Scotland

Love a cheeky city break? Head to Edinburgh for a fab stay in this historic city. From endless shopping, to outdoor walks, there really is something for everyone. And don't forget to head underground and experience Edinburgh's incredible Mary King's Close, an underground street in the heart of the city.

Jersey, Channel Islands

A quick hop across the English Channel and you'll reach Jersey, a pretty island offering beautiful beaches and a unique community that's a little bit French and a little bit English. Try the local ice cream, enjoy a cycle tour of the island, or simply sit back and spend time soaking up the sunshine.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Popular as a cultural city break destination, Amsterdam is home to endless canals, lots of green spaces, and cycle paths that go on for days. If you've never been, this is a truly unique city to explore, either by foot, bike or boat.

Majorca, Balearic Islands

Whether you fancy a few days in the sunshine on a sunny city break in Palma, or you plan to head out to one of the family friendly holiday resorts like Cala Millor along the coast, a Majorca holidays from Southampton are easy, with multiple flight options. If you're flexible, check out loveholidays who package up accommodation with a range of different flights.

Algarve, Portugal

From April through to October, the Algarve is alive with holidaymakers, enjoying the bars, restaurants and sunny weather that is on offer. Head to Albufeira if you like plenty going on, or try out Alvor, a quiet little fishing town with an enormous, sandy beach if you want to skip the summer crowds.

Alicante, Costa Blanca

Located on the popular Costa Blanca, Alicante airport is a great destination in itself, offering a fantastic beach and city break all rolled into one. However, other popular becah destinations along this stretch of the Spanish coast include Torrevieja to the south and Benidorm to the north.

Connecting Destinations

Although there are no direct flights to any long haul destinations, you can connect through Dublin, Amsterdam and Paris to loads of onward destinations including New York, Dubai and Thailand.

Holiday Types

Whether you prefer to hit the slopes in winter, or want to enjoy the clear blue skies of Spain, there are different holiday types for everyone.

City Breaks

Staying in the UK on a staycation can be a fun option to explore more of the British Isles, and you can easily do that from Southampton. Head to Scotland and enjoy a short break in Edinburgh or Glasgow, or if you want to venture further afield, try out somewhere like Paris, Amsterdam or Dublin.

All Inclusive

Many of the tour operators offering getaways have all inclusive options. This is the ideal way to count the pennies and make sure you're not going over your holiday budget while you're away. All inclusive holidays will generally include the flight, accommodation and most food and drink, but always check the fine print to see what is actually included within the cost of your getaway.

Ski Holidays

With direct winter flights to Chambery (France), Geneva (Switzerland) and Salzburg (Austria), running from December through to around April, you can easily enjoy a ski holiday from your local airport. Hit the slopes with a package and get your flights, accommodation, transfers, lift passes and ski equipment hire all included to make your trip as easy as possible.

Cruise Holidays

Southampton is the home of cruises from the UK. If it's a cruise holiday from Southampton that you're after, cruise companies like P&O Cruises, NCL and Royal Caribbean offer both mini cruises and longer cruises to places like the Mediterranean, Norwegian Fjords and the Caribbean. Unpack once and when you're onboard, enjoy all the fabulous activities and dining options available for a truly memorable experience.

About Southampton Airport

Getting There

Travelling by public transport to the airport is very easy, with Southampton Airport Parkway Station right outside the terminal building. Trains run through Parkway station (and Southampton Central station) from London Waterloo to Bournemouth and Weymouth. Local bus services from the surrounding area and Southampton city centre are also very frequent. If you need to get from the airport to one of the cruise terminals in the port, taxi can be the best way for this, as ships depart from different cruise terminals.

If you're travelling by car, the airport is located close to the junction between the M3 and M27 motorways. There are multiple parking options, including priority parking, many of which are within an easy 5-10 minute walk of the terminal building, including long stay and short stay parking.

In The Terminal

One of the main benefits of flying from Southampton is that it's a easy to navigate, compact airport. Within the main terminal building there are two shops after security, WHSmith and World Duty Free, while Costa Coffee, the Olive Cafe Bar and Olive Tree restaurant all provide options for food and drink before you board. The Spitfire Lounge is the airport lounge here but is only open at the weekends at certain times (it's generally closed after 2pm). Free Wi-Fi is also available throughout the terminal building.

Airport Hotels

There is one airport hotel within walking distance (about a 10 minute walk via the path) from the terminal building which is the Premier Inn Southampton Airport. Other hotels in the Eastleigh area also provide great accommodation options like the Travelodge, Holiday Inn and Ellington Lodge at The Concorde.