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Flybe operate 28 flights a week from Glasgow to Southampton

GLASGOW AIRPORT
Glasgow airport was opened in May 1966. BAA’s expansion increased the terminal size to cater for 6 million passengers annually. The newly developed pier was capable of coping with any aircraft. Glasgow is the busiest of Scotland’s airports with 9 million passengers annually. Further expansion is planned to increase passenger numbers to 16 million. There are regular flights from Glasgow to domestic and international destinations. Regular flights to Southampton are available. Flybe, Bmibaby and British Airways offer flights to Southampton.

PARKING FACILITIES IN AND AROUND GLASGOW AIRPORT

Short Stay Parking
Short Stay Parking is ideal for dropping off for flights to Southampton. Car parks are within walking distance.

Long Stay Parking
Ideal for longer stays. The transfer time by courtesy coach is five minutes. Booking in advance ensures a space and is more economical, most car parks offering discounts for prior bookings.

Valet Parking
A chauffeur meets you at your departure terminal for flights to Southampton, parking the car in a secure compound. The car will be delivered to the terminal upon your return.

AIRPORT DISTANCE TO GLASGOW AND NOTABLE SURROUNDING LOCATIONS
Glasgow airport is 8 miles west of Glasgow and is well-connected, so passengers for flights to Southampton should encounter few difficulties with transport.

TRANSPORT LINKS TO GLASGOW

By Car
The airport is located just north of M8 junction 28.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Rail
Gilmour Street station is 2 miles from the airport, with trains running to Glasgow Central.

Bus
The “Glasgow Flyer” runs 24 hours into the city centre.

Taxi
Metered taxis are available 24 hours a day.

CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS FACILITIES AT GLASGOW AIRPORT
The Glasgow Airport Business Centre offers conference facilities and an IT suite. The Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce (www.renfrewshirechamber.com) operates a conference centre close to the terminal.

GLASGOW PROFILE
Glasgow, in the west of Scotland was ideal for transatlantic shipping. 18th century merchants importing sugar, rum and tobacco became very wealthy. By the 19th century, the flood of employment seekers caused the appearance of tenement housing. The poorest families were forced to live in one-room homes and share communal facilities with neighbours.

In 1988 Glasgow’s Garden Festival was a success, attracting international interest. The European City of Culture in 1990, Glasgow hosted the Festival of Architecture and Design in 1999.Glasgow’s art treasures are world renowned. The city boasts fine facilities and is a favourite destination for tourists worldwide.

THINGS TO DO

Museums and Attractions

The Burrell Collection is located in Pollock Park in the Southside of the city.

Sharmanka is near the Trongate in the city centre. It is a kinetic gallery displaying the huge, intricately-designed, moving sculptures of Eduard Bersudsky.

Nightlife
Glasgow has an abundance of designer bars, old-fashioned pubs and an active clubbing scene. With over 700 pubs and clubs, there should be something to suit everyone.

SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT
BAA purchased the site and announced a £27 million development. The new airport was opened in 1994, by the Duke of York. Southampton is a modern regional airport used by a million passengers annually, receiving regular flights from Glasgow.

PARKING FACILITIES IN AND AROUND SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT
Whether you require short or long stay airport car parking, or a meet and greet service, there are many options available in and around the Southampton Airport area, all of which can be booked on-line, ensuring parking to meet flights from Glasgow.

DISTANCE FROM SOUTHAMPTON AND OTHER NOTABLE SURROUNDING LOCATIONS
The airport is located 4 miles north-east of Southampton, with excellent transport links, so passengers on flights from Glasgow should experience little difficulty in getting around.

TRANSPORT LINKS TO SOUTHAMPTON

Car
The airport is located at the junction of the M3 and the M27.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Rail
The airport is alongside Parkway Station. Trains depart every 20 minutes for London Waterloo.

Taxi
A taxi office is opposite the Arrivals hall and open 24 hours.

Bus
Bus no.101 is a regular service between the airport, University and city centre, on the ½ hour.

Coach
The National Express terminal is located on Western Esplanade.

CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS FACILITIES AT SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT
An on-site conference centre offers presentation equipment and Internet access, available for full or half-day hire. Meeting rooms are available in two neighbouring hotels.

SOUTHAMPTON TOWN PROFILE
Southampton was established port by the Romans. It is still of maritime importance, with Cunard’s Queen Mary II setting sail from Southampton. In Western Esplanade, complete sections of Norman defences are intact. Southampton was targeted by the Luftwaffe, destroying the old city. Much has been rebuilt, the modern city being based around the Civic Centre. Several projects are planned, including a £160 million entertainment arena.

THINGS TO DO
Passengers arriving on flights from Glasgow may enjoy the following:

Southampton Maritime Museum
This museum features displays recording the history of the port, the RMS Titanic and the White Star Line.

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway
These gardens are renowned for their spectacular-coloured rhododendrons and azaleas. There is also a steam railway through the grounds, good fun for children and those with tired feet.

Night-life
Southampton has extensive night-life, including lounges, modern bars, and music venues, including the Leisure World complex, containing clubs, bowling lanes, bars and casino.