Book Flights to Manchester

Flybe operate 33 flights a week from Southampton to Manchester

SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT
Catching flights from Southampton Airport should be easy, as it promises to be “the local airport you can breeze through.” Welcoming over 1.96 million passengers in 2007, Southampton Airport serves its customers with the choice of 43 destinations all around Europe, as well as flights from Southampton Airport to UK destinations and the Channel Islands. Southamption Airport is owned by BAA which also runs airports such as Gatwick, Heathrow, Glasgow, Stanstead and Aberdeen.

Parking Facilities in and around Southampton Airport
Located close to the airport terminal itself, car parking at Southampton Airport can be booked in advance or on a show up and stay basis. Both options include either short stay or long stay parking, with security measures including 24hr car park attendants, patrols and full CCTV cover.

Airport Distance from Southampton itself and other notable surrounding locations
To find Southampton from Southampton Airport couldn’t be simpler, with only 4 miles to travel and only a mile to two major motorways (the M3 and the M27). Even the closest railway station to Southampton Airport is a mere 99 steps from the airport terminal itself.

Transport links to Southampton Airport
There are several convenient modes of transport that can be used by those taking flights from Southampton Airport. These include train, the U1C bus service, car (using sat-nav postcode SO18 2NL) or of course taxi.

Conference and other business facilities at Southampton Airport
Wi-Fi high-speed internet access is available throughout Southampton Airport, provided by Openzone and T-Mobile, as well as charging stations for laptops.

Southampton town profile
Southampton is a city of green and pleasant intervals, with many splendid large formal parks, as well as offering a wealth of culture and history. There is an ancient medieval gate to welcome you into the city and a host of fine art galleries, museums and musicals to take in. Notwithstanding these cultural treats, Southampton is a lively shopping city, with trendy boutiques, quirky little shops and large indoor shopping centres to explore, as well as bars, clubs and restaurants in which to relax after a long day of exploring.

MANCHESTER AIRPORT
When you catch flights to Manchester Airport, you couldn’t be in better company, with 95 airlines sending over 19.5 million passengers to more than 180 destinations every year. You can be sure of efficiency in what has become the 12th busiest European airport. Manchester Airport provides its customers with a wide range of facilities covering business passengers through to children and the disabled.

Parking Facilities in and around Manchester Airport
All parking facilities run by Manchester Airport may be booked in advance either on-line or via the telephone at your convenience. This includes Valet parking, Premier Parking, Shuttle, Long Stay and Short Stay. If you are unable to book in advance there is also the option to use the “turn up and park” service provided for both short stay and long stay car parks, in which you pay upon departure.

Airport Distance from Manchester and other notable surrounding locations
With Manchester itself only some 20 miles away, you can be sure of a fast connection to many major cities in the UK when taking flights to Manchester Airport. The airport has a dedicated link from the M56 motorway, at junction 5, making it easy to access by road.

Transport links to Manchester Airport
The public transportation provided to and from the airport is both reliable and frequent. Passengers have the choice of buses, coaches, taxis, trains or of course car hire when taking flights to Manchester Airport. Travelling to and from the airport via car is a breeze thanks to the dedicated link road from the M56. The railway station is located in the centre of the airport, with a Skylink service that transports passengers from all three terminals into the upper levels of the railway station. Last but by no means least, National Express offers a range of coach services to major UK destinations.

Conference and other business facilities at Manchester Airport
The internet can be accessed via laptops or PDAs throughout Manchester Airport, most conveniently at cafes and seating areas provided for this purpose in all three terminals. Some areas also offer charging for laptop batteries. These are charged on an hourly basis from many of the “hot-spots” around the airport. For dedicated conferencing facilities, there is a five star hotel at the centre of the airport offering state of the art meeting and conference equipment.

Manchester town profile
Now recognised globally for its football teams, Manchester’s roots begin at the Roman fort at Castlefield. Later, the Cathedral helped to form the medieval town from which the present day Manchester has grown. Manchester promises to be different, with a free-spirited and open-minded attitude and a warm no-nonsense welcome to its visitors. The city boasts a thriving commercial centre with many major firms located in the city, not least in the Deansgate area. There are plenty of shopping facilities available, as well as galleries and museums. For those not exhausted from their flights to Manchester, the city also boasts a spectacular nightclub scene, together with endless bars and restaurants.