Checking in
The check-in area is directly inside the terminal building.
All flight numbers and destinations are displayed on the monitors at the entrance to the airport, indicating which desk to check in at.
Please check your ticket or contact your airline for advice on checking in times, but as a general guide:
- International flights – check in two hours before scheduled departure.
- UK and Ireland flights – check in one hour prior to scheduled departure.
Online check-in
Passengers flying with the following airlines can check-in online for flights departing from Southampton Airport. Please note that passengers who have checked in online still have to arrive in good time for their flight – pay close attention to the times given by the airlines for dropping bags, collecting boarding cards and arriving at the gate.
- Check in now with Air France
- Check in now with Blue Islands
- Check in now with flybe
Self service check-in
Please note that some passengers and flight destinations are not eligible for self service check-in. Please confirm if this service is available to you at the time of booking or visit the airline website to find out about service limitations. Please also note that passengers who have checked in online still have to arrive in good time for their flight – pay close attention to the times given by the airlines for dropping bags, collecting boarding cards and arriving at the gate.
Boarding
Keep an eye on the television monitors listing flight departures for your destination, boarding time and gate number. Boarding usually begins around 45 minutes before departure.




