Although it was built in 1910, Southampton Airport as it operates today was opened in 1994 by HRH the Duke of York. A passenger spike in 2017 saw the destination list steadily grown to almost 30! The 17 Check-in desks are directly in front of you as you enter the building through the main doors, where you'll also find several self-service check-in desks More than 10 different aircraft types operate from the one runway
“It’s better to be too early than too late”! This most certainly rings true when it comes to checking in for a flight. Keep in mind you need time to arrive, check in, get through security and to your gate (which can sometimes be quite a walk), so as a guide, give yourself the following amount of time:
| Cash Dispensers | There are cash dispensers located next to MoneyCorp (Before Security) and World Duty Free (After Security). |
| Bureaux de Change | Located in the main landside concourse (Before Security) next to WH Smith. |
| Pay Phones | Located throughout the terminal, with textphones at each end of the main concourse. Coin, phonecard and credit cards accepted. |
| Postal services | There is a post box immediately outside the terminal. Stamps are available from the WH Smith store. |
| Toilets | Male, female and disabled facilities available in arrivals and departures areas. |
| Baby care room | There is a baby care room located in the main concourse, with a private feeding cubicle and bottle warmer. |
| First aid | The first aid room with adjacent accessible toilet can be found by the arrivals exit in the main concourse. |
| Baggage trolleys | Free baggage trolleys are provided in key areas around the terminal building. |
| Car Hire | There are five car hire companies available opposite the check-in desks. |
| Internet access | Wifi can be accessed for free for up to 4 hours |
| Lost Property | Southampton lost property desks are located near the check-in area. |
