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SOU Southampton Airport

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Southampton Airport (SOU) serves Bath, about 85 km southeast of Bath. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASOU
ICAOEGHI
ServesBath
From centre85 km
Non-stop23
Airlines5
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation13 m

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The airport in numbers

Southampton Airport — facts & history

We pulled Southampton Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 631,329 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 2.1M in 2017.

Passengers / year
631,329
as of 2022
Peak traffic
2.1M
in 2017
Elevation
13 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Heathrow Airport Holdings
Passengers per year, 1961–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Southampton Airport to Bath

The airport is about 85 km southeast of Bath, about 89 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.

Taxi & apps: A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities. Estimated fare to the centre: £132–£209.

Tipping: 10% is usual in a licensed cab; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~62 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~89 min£132–£209
Private transfer~89 minfixed upfront
Car rental~89 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From SOU to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Oxford89 km94 min£139–£220
Bristol103 km108 min£160–£254
London106 km111 min£165–£262
Cardiff140 km147 min£217–£344
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Southampton Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~£132–£209 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Southampton ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Southampton Airport

Non-stop flights to about 23 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Flybe · Air France · Skynet Airlines · Aurigny Air Services · Eastern Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Southampton Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Southampton Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Southampton Airport to the centre of Bath?
London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. The airport is about 85 km southeast of Bath, about 89 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Southampton Airport to Bath?
Roughly £132–£209 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Southampton Airport?
A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.
What's the cheapest way from Southampton Airport to Bath?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I get from Southampton Airport into town without a car?
Yes. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Southampton Airport?
About 23 destinations, including Jersey, Rennes, La Rochelle, Guernsey. 5 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Southampton Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Southampton Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Southampton Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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