Directions to Southampton Airport
Southampton by Car – Directions
Southampton Airport is only 4 miles from the centre of Southampton, 20 miles from Portsmouth and 11 miles from Winchester. The airport is less than a mile from Junction 5 of the M27 motorway, connecting straight to the M3, providing fast routes to Basingstoke and London with the A33/A34 linking to Oxford and the Midlands.
Southampton Airport Postcode: SO18 2NL
Southampton Airport Postcode: SO18 2NL
Southampton by Car – Maps
Below we have an easy to read map of Southampton Airports location including their postcode; pop this into your phone or Sat-Nav for easy to follow directions to the terminal.
Not a fan of maps and Sat Navs?

Approach from M3/M27 Southbound (via Winchester)
– Follow the M3 until it merges with the M27 (you’ll see signs for Portsmouth)
– Leave the M27 at Jct. 5
– At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit towards Eastleigh and then continue straight over the following roundabout
– The airport will then be clearly signposted
Approach from M27 Northbound (via Bournemouth)
– Leave the M27 at Jct. 5
– At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit towards Eastleigh and then continue straight over the following roundabout
– The airport will then be clearly signposted
– Leave the M27 at Jct. 5
– At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit towards Eastleigh and then continue straight over the following roundabout
– The airport will then be clearly signposted
Southampton by Car – Distances
Distances by miles when driving from:
Bournemouth | 34 | Brighton | 70 |
Poole | 40 | London | 78 |
Basingstoke | 31 | Portsmouth | 20 |
Fareham | 16 | Winchester | 12 |
Southampton by Car – Info for Drivers
Drop-offs/pick-ups
There is a short stay car park which is ideal if you only want to park for a couple of hours or if you are dropping off of picking up passengers from the airport. The car park conveniently located adjacent to the terminal, just a few yards walk.
For longer stays at the airport, there is a Long Stay Car Park located north of the terminal. There are frequent shuttle buses to take you free of charge to and from the terminal building.
Remember to book airport parking in advance, doing so can save you up to 60% on the drive up cost.