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From £52
Southampton Airport Taxi from £35
Pre-booked taxis to and from Southampton Airport at a fixed fare: £35 to Southampton city centre and the cruise terminals, £52 to Winchester, £65 to Portsmouth. Your driver follows your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name board.
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Your Southampton Airport Taxi, Booked Ahead
QMH London Airport Taxi runs fixed-fare Southampton Airport taxis for Southampton, the cruise terminals, Winchester, Portsmouth and the rest of Hampshire, plus long-distance transfers to London and other airports. Book before you fly and a driver is waiting in arrivals when you land: no rank queue, no meter and no app surge.
Southampton Airport at a glance
- AirportSouthampton (SOU), in Eastleigh, off M27 junction 5
- TerminalOne small terminal, open from 05:00 (05:30 in winter) to 23:00; no night flights
- Drop-off charge£7 for up to 20 minutes in the Pick Up & Drop Off area; no free option
- Our fare to the city£35 fixed, saloon for 3, either way, the same to the cruise terminals
- RailwaySouthampton Airport Parkway, 99 steps away: Southampton Central in 7 minutes, London Waterloo in 69
- PassengersAbout 0.9 million a year
- AirlineseasyJet, KLM, Aer Lingus, Aurigny, Loganair and TUI
- Taxi rankRadio Taxis, outside the arrivals door
Southampton Airport Taxi Fares: Hampshire, the Cruise Port and London
One fixed fare for the whole vehicle, the same to the airport and back. Pick the car by people and suitcases.
| Place | Saloon3 people | Estate4 people | MPV5 people | 8 seater7 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton city centreWest Quay, the station, Ocean Village | £35 | £41 | £57 | £90 |
| Cruise terminalsOcean, City, Mayflower and Horizon | £35 | £41 | £57 | £90 |
| Winchestercity centre | £52 | £60 | £80 | £115 |
| Romseytown centre | £50 | £58 | £78 | £113 |
| Portsmouthcity centre and the ferry port | £65 | £75 | £99 | £135 |
| Salisburycity centre | £73 | £83 | £109 | £146 |
| Bournemouthtown centre | £88 | £100 | £130 | £169 |
| Central London *Covent Garden, Soho, the West End | £151 | £171 | £218 | £263 |
Southampton Airport fares are the same in both directions. The fare you see is all you pay: no extra for airport parking, the drop-off charge or waiting time within the free hour. * Central London is inside the Congestion Charge zone: during charging hours TfL’s £18 is added at checkout. Checked on our live booking system on 20 October 2026.
Where Your Driver Meets You at Southampton
Southampton has one small terminal. Your driver waits in arrivals, then walks you to the car in the Short Stay car park, a minute away. Parking is our cost, not yours.
Red dot = your driver’s meeting point in arrivals
- SOU
Arrivals
Your driver waits in arrivals with a board showing your name.
Southampton is a small airport, so you are usually through quickly. We follow your flight and are there before you. - CAB
Not the Radio Taxis rank
Walk past the taxis at the arrivals door; your driver is already inside.
Radio Taxis is the airport’s taxi operator, picking up outside the arrivals door. Your pre-booked car is separate and parks in the Short Stay car park, about a minute’s walk away.
Dropping someone off yourself? The Pick Up & Drop Off area on the ground floor of the Short Stay car park costs £7 for up to 20 minutes, and the airport has no free option. Stopping anywhere else can bring an £80 charge. More in our UK airport drop-off charges guide.
From Landing to Your Car
What happens after your plane touches down at Southampton, and what to do if anything changes.
- 0 min
You land
We see the real landing time and your driver heads into arrivals.
- Passport and bags
Through the terminal
Southampton is a small airport and usually quick to get through. We track your flight, so there is no need to rush.
- Meet
Name board in arrivals
Your driver holds a board with your name, then walks you to the car in the Short Stay car park.
- 60 min
Free waiting ends
An hour of waiting after landing costs nothing. Running later? Message us and we will sort it.
Can’t see your driver?
Message us on WhatsApp; we reply 24 hours a day and put you in touch with your driver.
WhatsApp usTaxi to Southampton Airport for Your Flight
Booking a taxi to Southampton Airport for a departure? Your driver collects you from your door at the time you choose and drops you at the Pick Up & Drop Off area, a minute’s walk from the terminal. The £7 charge is our cost: from Winchester a saloon is £52 and an MPV for five £80.
Early flightThe terminal opens at 05:00 or 05:30
First departures are from about 06:30, so most early pickups are between 04:30 and 05:00. The city and Eastleigh are close (£35).
Fly and cruiseAirport to the ship
Flying in for a cruise? The terminals are a short drive (£35 in a saloon, £57 in an MPV for five), with room for cruise luggage.
From Winchester or PortsmouthAllow for the M3 and M27
Winchester is £52 and Portsmouth £65. Book a pickup that leaves room for traffic at busy times.
Times are a rule of thumb: always follow your airline’s check-in advice. Pick the exact pickup time in the booking form.Book a taxi to Southampton Airport
Southampton to Other Airports
Flying from another airport, or changing airports on a connection? A fixed-fare taxi goes terminal to terminal with your luggage.
| Airport | Saloon from Southampton | Saloon to Southampton | MPV from Southampton5 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Airport | £82 | £82 | £122 |
| Heathrow Airport | £134 | £135 | £191 |
| Gatwick Airport | £171 | £169 | £242 |
Saloon fares for up to three people; airport charges included. Checked 20 October 2026.
Live Southampton Arrivals
Check your flight before you book. Your driver follows the same live landing time.
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Flight changed?
- EarlyWe see it and your driver is there when you land.
- LateThe pickup moves with the new landing time. The hour of free waiting starts when you land.
- Diverted or cancelledMessage us on WhatsApp straight away and we will work out the new pickup with you.
Live data supplied by Avionio.
Choose Your Southampton Airport Taxi by Passengers and Bags
Prices are Winchester to the airport for the whole vehicle, the same coming back. Count suitcases as well as people: cruise and holiday luggage fills a saloon boot fast.
Estate
Toyota Auris estate or similar
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From £60
Executive
Mercedes E-Class or similar
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From £82
MPV 6 Seater
Ford Galaxy or similar
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From £80
MPV 8 Seater
Ford Tourneo or similar
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From £115
Nine to sixteen people travel in two vehicles booked together: see minibus airport transfers. Child seats are free; add the ages when you book.
Southampton Airport Taxi, Train or Bus?
Every way out of Southampton Airport, compared. A taxi fare is for the whole car; train and bus tickets are per person.
| Option | Cost | Route | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked taxi (us) | £35 fixed to the city or the cruise terminals, whole car | Door to door | Driver waits in arrivals; luggage carried for you |
| Train | Per person | Southampton Central in about 7 minutes, Winchester 10, London Waterloo 69 | Southampton Airport Parkway is 99 steps from the terminal |
| Radio Taxis | Their own fares | Door to door | The airport’s taxi operator, outside the arrivals door |
| Uni-link bus | Per person | To the city centre and the Waterfront in about 35–40 minutes | Every 10–15 minutes on weekdays |
| Uber | App price, changes with demand | Door to door | Pickup point set in the app |
Train, bus and taxi details from southamptonairport.com, October 2026. Going to a cruise ship with cases, or travelling as a group, a fixed-fare taxi is often simpler.
Travel safety
How to Book a Southampton Taxi Safely
A pre-booked, licensed car with a fixed fare is the simple way to avoid unlicensed drivers offering lifts in arrivals.
Ignore offers in arrivals
Drivers who approach you inside the terminal touting for fares are not allowed to pick up there. Use the airport’s taxi operator or a car you booked.
Book a licensed operator
Every journey we take is with a licensed, DBS-checked driver in a licensed vehicle.
Know the price first
Your fare is fixed when you book: no meter, no surge, nothing added at the kerb.
A real person 24/7
Questions on the day? Message us on WhatsApp or call, day or night.
Southampton Airport Taxis Across Hampshire
Saloon fares for up to three people, the same to the airport and back. Not listed? Every UK postcode is quoted in the booking form.
Southampton city centreto or from SOU£35Cruise terminalsto or from SOU£35Eastleighto or from SOU£35Romseyto or from SOU£50Winchesterto or from SOU£52Farehamto or from SOU£58Lyndhurstto or from SOU£59Portsmouthto or from SOU£65Salisburyto or from SOU£73Basingstoketo or from SOU£82Bournemouthto or from SOU£88Central Londonto or from SOU£151
Southampton Airport Taxi FAQs
Answers before you book. More on our FAQ page.
How much is a taxi from Southampton Airport to the cruise terminals?
A fixed £35 in a saloon for up to three people to the Ocean, City, Mayflower or Horizon terminal, the same coming back. An MPV for five with cruise luggage is £57.
How much is a taxi from Southampton Airport to Southampton city centre?
A fixed £35 in a saloon either way, or £57 in an MPV for five.
How much is a taxi from Southampton Airport to Winchester or Portsmouth?
Winchester is a fixed £52 in a saloon and Portsmouth £65, the same in both directions. An MPV for five is £80 to Winchester and £99 to Portsmouth.
How much is a taxi from Southampton Airport to London?
A fixed £151 in a saloon to Central London, the same coming back, or £218 in an MPV for five. Journeys into the Congestion Charge zone during charging hours add TfL’s £18 at checkout.
Where will my driver meet me at Southampton Airport?
In arrivals, holding a board with your name. The car waits in the Short Stay car park, about a minute’s walk away.
Do I pay the Southampton Airport drop-off charge?
No. The Pick Up & Drop Off area costs £7 for up to 20 minutes, but our fare is fixed and covers it. You pay nothing extra.
Is there free drop-off at Southampton Airport?
No. The airport says it does not currently offer a free pick-up or drop-off option, so a pre-booked taxi with the charge already in the fare is the simple way.
When does Southampton Airport open?
The terminal opens at 05:00 in summer and 05:30 in winter and closes at 23:00, or after the last arrival. There are no scheduled night flights.
Is the train or a taxi better from Southampton Airport?
Southampton Airport Parkway station is 99 steps from the terminal, with trains to Southampton Central in about 7 minutes and London Waterloo in 69, priced per person. Going to a cruise ship with luggage, or travelling as a group, one door-to-door fare is easier.
What if my flight into Southampton is delayed?
We follow your flight number, so the pickup moves with the real landing time. Your 60 minutes of free waiting start when you land, and you do not need to call us.
How much is a taxi from Southampton Airport to Heathrow?
A fixed £134 in a saloon from Southampton to Heathrow, or £135 the other way, with both airports’ charges included.
Do Southampton Airport taxis cost more at night?
No. The fare is the same at any hour, including the first departures of the day and bank holidays.
Are child seats free on Southampton transfers?
Yes. Baby seats, child seats and boosters cost nothing, up to two per vehicle. Add the children’s ages when you book.
What size taxi do I need for Southampton Airport?
A saloon carries three passengers and three large cases, an estate four and four, an MPV five and four, and an 8-seater seven and seven. Larger groups travel in two cars together.
Can I cancel a Southampton Airport taxi?
Yes, free of charge up to 12 hours before the pickup.
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Executive chauffeur serviceMercedes E-Class and V-Class.Minibus airport transfersGroups of up to sixteen.8 seater taxiSeven passengers, seven cases.Long-distance taxisHampshire to London and any UK city.Train station transfersSouthampton Central and London stations.Cruise port transfersSouthampton, Dover, Tilbury.
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A fixed fare, a driver waiting in the arrivals hall, and an hour of free waiting.
- Southampton city from £35
- 60 minutes free waiting
- Free cancellation up to 12 hours