Southampton Airport- SOU
Southampton Airport is one of the major international airports situated in Southampton, UK. It is located in the borders of the Borough of Eastleigh and a short 6.5 kilometers away from the central station of Southampton. In 2016, the airport became the 18th busiest airport in United Kingdom after having an 8.8% increase in passenger traffic versus 2015. SOU Airport was previously under the Heathrow Airport Holdings before its ownership and operations were transfered to Aberdeen and Glasgow Airport. A series of events were arranged at the airport durin its 100th anniversary last 2010.
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Airlines with regular scheduled charter services available in the SOU Airport include easyJet Switzerland, Flybe, Volotea and Aurigny. In 2017, the airport had its highest number of passenger traffic serviced in the airport - 2,069,910. In 2010, during the 100th year anniversary of the airport, it handled a total of 1,733,690 passengers. In 2018, 1.999 million passengers were served in the airport with a total of 39,651 aircraft movements. The airport also serves the cities of Locks Heath, Totton, among others
What to Do & Area Attractions
Southampton Airport hotels perfect for layovers or for short holidays in the area are the nearby City Park Guest House conveniently located just 2 km away from the terminal. The Days Inn by Wyndham Southampton Rownhams is also a convenient accommodation to choose. You can also stay at the Argyle Lodge-Guest House.
Bournemouth International Airport (BOH) is one of the closest airports located near SOU-Airport.
