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Getting There By Air

Southampton International Airport
Tel: (0)870 040 0009.
Website: www.baa.com/southampton

The airport is located 7km (4 miles) northeast of Southampton on the outskirts of the city. An information desk is located inside the passenger terminal and can help with any specific queries.

Facilities include a bureau de change, ATMs, restaurants, lost property office, bars and shops. After passport control there is a range of tax- and duty-free shops. The airport is on a single level allowing good access for disabled travellers and there are induction loops at various locations throughout the airport. Facilities for business travellers include a conference centre with presentation equipment which is available for hire. There is also a British Airways executive lounge offering phone, fax and Internet facilities.

The airport is convenient for the M27 and M3 motorways and a rail service connects the city centre with a station at the airport (Southampton Airport Parkway) which is just 50 metres (54 yards) from the airport terminal building. Bus services also operate between the airport, the university campus and the city centre. Airportcarz Southampton (tel: (0)870 224 5000 or (0)23 8062 7100) is located in the main concourse opposite the arrivals hall and operate a 24-hour taxi service (advance booking may be necessary).



   
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