Southampton to Lisbon Flights

Flying Out of Southampton

Southampton Airport is located in Hampshire, approximately four miles from the centre of Southampton. It's the eighteenth-busiest airport in the United Kingdom, and it serves over one million passengers each year. Aurigny Air Services, Blue Islands, Eastern Airways, Thomas Cook, Thompson Airways, and Flybe offer daily flights to and from Southampton Airport. Several airlines also offer seasonal flights to popular skiing areas of Switzerland and France. When you're ready to book your trip, visit the ebookers website to find flights that fit your budget.

Parking at the Airport

If you're parking your car at the airport for three days or more, you can use the airport's long-stay parking lot, which costs £11.40 per day. The parking lot isn't within walking distance of the terminal, but the airport has a courtesy shuttle bus that transports passengers between the lot and the terminal every five to ten minutes.

Transportation to the Airport

If you don't want to leave your vehicle at the airport while you travel, you can get to the airport via taxicab, train, or bus. You can make arrangements for a cab ride by calling Checker Cars at +44 (0)2380 651 110. The train ride from the centre of Southampton to the Southampton Airport Parkway Station takes approximately seven minutes. If you're taking the bus to the airport, you can purchase a ticket directly from the bus driver for £2.

Dining at the Airport

If you want to grab a bite to eat before you board your plane, the airport has dining options. You can get a cup of coffee and a quick snack at Costa Coffee. If you want a full meal, you'll find a variety of options at Mitchell's Kitchen & Bar. The brasserie-style restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light tapas-style dishes in the evening. You can also grab a quick bite to eat in the departure lounge before your flight leaves Southampton.

Enjoy Lisbon

Lisbon International is Portugal's largest airport and lies just four miles from the city of Lisbon. Passengers taking flights to Lisbon can travel from the airport to the city via taxi or bus. Cars can also be hired at the airport.

Lisbon is a delightful city. The Portuguese capital looks across the River Tagus (Rio Tejo) and has much to offer tourists. The city boasts intriguing Gothic cathedrals and delightful monasteries and museums which are always a worth a visit. A walk down to the riverside will bring the tourist to BelŽm, a district which played a key role in Portugal's maritime glory. Whether it is to shop, or just simply relax, a visit to Baixa is a must. Take a ride on the Elevador de Santa Justa, a wrought iron lift, which takes visitors up to the Bairro Alto. There, tourists can relax in a rooftop cafŽ and take in the wonderful view. Also worth visiting is the Castelo de S‹o Jorge, ancient fortifications which overlook the city.

While the city is a great place for sightseeing, it is also ideal for those taking flights Lisbon to let their hair down with a variety of entertainment venues. For visitors who want to go clubbing until the early hours, there is the Music Box. For something that is especially sophisticated, the BelŽm Bar CafŽ is the place to be. Visit our website at ebookers.com to book your flights from Southampton to Lisbon.