Sorting out parking around your flights is an important thing to do, and Southampton Airport offers plenty of options to travellers.

From short stay to priority parking and meet & greet, there are lots of choices you can make the most of.

Here is a parking guide to Southampton Airport to help you understand the options for your next trip.

What are the parking options at Southampton airport?

Southampton has various parking options to suit different types of trips and budgets.

  • Short Stay - at a multi-storey car park a 1-3 minute walk away from the airport
  • Priority Parking - offers the closest car park to the terminal building and priority security passes for up to two passengers
  • Meet & Greet - valet parking located in the Priority Parking section
  • EV Meet & Greet - valet parking for EV vehicles that will have your car fully charged upon your return

A map on the airport's website shows where the different types of parking are located.

At the time of writing, the long-stay car park for Southampton Airport is closed, which usually has the benefit of a free five-minute shuttle bus to the terminal.

Do you need to pre-book parking at Southampton Airport?

While you don't have to pre-book parking at Southampton Airport, it is highly recommended.

You can book on the airport's website, where it says: "Book Short Stay, Priority or Meet & Greet Parking online in advance for the best parking offers."

Bookings can be amended for future dates or cancelled up to two hours before your booking time.

The website adds: "All you need is your email address and booking reference which can be found on your confirmation email.

"To make any changes to your booking visit the manage my booking page."

How to save money on pre-booked parking at Southampton Airport

Those who pre-book a parking space at Southampton Airport can expect to make some savings when compared to booking on the day of their flight.

One way people can easily book their car's stay and compare prices is by using YourTravelExtras.

For example, if you booked parking for eight days between Saturday, June 14 and Saturday, June 21, you could get a price of £82.40 for the short stay car park.

Additionally, YourTravelExtras shows a cost of £91.29 for the meet & greet option and £99.75 for the priority parking.

How much does parking cost at Southampton Airport?

Short Stay (based on turn up prices without pre-booking)

  • Up to 20 minutes - £7
  • Up to one hour - £15
  • Up to 90 minutes - £20
  • Up to four hours - £30
  • Up to 24 hours - £60
  • Up to two days - £115
  • Up to three days - £170
  • Up to four days - £225

Priority Parking

  • 24 hours - £65
  • Additional 24 hours (or part thereof) - £65

Meet & Greet

  • Up to one hour - £12
  • Up to 90 minutes - £15
  • Up to four hours - £22
  • Up to 24 hours - £45
  • Up to two days - £90
  • Up to three days - £135
  • Up to four days - £180

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Southampton Airport drop-off

For stays of 20 minutes or less, you can utilise the Pick up & Drop-Off, which is located undercover on the ground floor of the short stay car park.

Passengers who choose this option will be charged a £7 fee for 20 minutes.

When you drive up to the exit barrier, after dropping off or picking up, payment can be made there with credit/debit cards or contactless.