MINSTER-ON-SEA → SOU
Minster-on-Sea to Southampton Airport taxi.
Door to terminal from Minster-on-Sea: about 125 miles, typically 2 hr 20 – 2 hr 55. Fixed price agreed in advance, with pickups 24 hours a day.
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From Minster-on-Sea, Southampton Airport is about 125 miles by road, usually 2 hr 20 – 2 hr 55 door to terminal. It's the 7th-closest of the 12 airports we serve from Minster-on-Sea. That's about the same as from Sheerness.
The usual route is the A249, M20, M26, M25 and M3. There's no Thames crossing on this route, which makes the journey time more predictable.
Southampton Airport's single terminal is compact and quick to get through. From Kent the route goes round the M25 and down the M3, with no river crossing, the most straightforward of the regional airports.
PICKUP & DROP-OFF
From your door to Southampton Airport
At Southampton Airport
We drop you right outside the terminal, which is small and easy to navigate.
- Minster Leas & the seafrontThe clifftop roads and the streets running down to the beach
- Minster Abbey & the village centreThe older part of Minster around the abbey and gatehouse
- Scocles Road & the newer estatesThe larger housing areas on the southern side
- Holiday homes and parksWe collect visitors staying in Minster's holiday accommodation
GOOD TO KNOW
Tips for Southampton Airport
- It's the closest regional airport to Kent, with no Dartford Crossing.
- Flying to or from a cruise? We can do the airport and the cruise terminal.
- The M3 is usually a steady run outside rush hour.
OTHER AIRPORTS FROM MINSTER-ON-SEA
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| Airport | Distance | Typical time | Dartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City | 48 mi | 55 – 1 hr 15 | No |
| London Gatwick | 56 mi | 1 hr 5 – 1 hr 25 | No |
| London Southend | 61 mi | 1 hr 10 – 1 hr 30 | Yes |
| London Stansted | 75 mi | 1 hr 15 – 1 hr 45 | Yes |
| London Heathrow | 81 mi | 1 hr 30 – 1 hr 55 | No |
| London Luton | 88 mi | 1 hr 35 – 2 hr 5 | Yes |
| Southampton Airport | 125 mi | 2 hr 20 – 2 hr 55 | No |
| Norwich Airport | 152 mi | 3 hr – 3 hr 45 | Yes |
| Birmingham Airport | 168 mi | 3 hr 10 – 4 hr | Yes |
| East Midlands Airport | 172 mi | 3 hr 10 – 4 hr | Yes |
| Bristol Airport | 179 mi | 3 hr 30 – 4 hr 25 | No |
| Manchester Airport | 244 mi | 4 hr 50 – 6 hr | Yes |
Southampton Airport from nearby
- Southampton Airport taxis from SheppeyTaxis to Southampton Airport from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 126 miles, typically 2 hr 20 – 3 hr.
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- Halfway to Southampton Airport taxiAbout 124 miles, typically 2 hr 20 – 2 hr 55. Fixed price, 24/7.
- Eastchurch to Southampton Airport taxiAbout 127 miles, typically 2 hr 20 – 3 hr. Fixed price, 24/7.
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Airport travel guides
- How to get to the airport from Minster-on-SeaTaxi, train or driving from Minster to the six London airports, with real journey times.
- Why take a taxi to the airport instead of driving?Airport parking, drop-off charges, the Dartford Crossing and tiredness: the case for a pre-booked airport taxi from Sheppey.
- When should you book an airport taxi from Sheerness?How far ahead to book, and how to work out your pickup time for each London airport.
- How to get from Sheerness to Gatwick, Heathrow & StanstedRoutes, distances and typical journey times by taxi, and how they compare with the train.
- Airport pickups in Blue Town, Mile Town & Marine TownHow airport pickups work in Sheerness's three districts, with journey times from each.
- What time should your airport taxi pick you up?Worked examples for early, midday and evening flights from Sheppey.
FAQ
Minster-on-Sea to Southampton Airport questions.
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How long is a taxi from Minster-on-Sea to Southampton Airport?
Usually 2 hr 20 – 2 hr 55 for the 125-mile drive via the A249, M20, M26, M25 and M3, depending on traffic.
How far is Southampton Airport from Minster-on-Sea?
About 125 miles by road. It's the 7th-closest of the 12 airports we serve from Minster-on-Sea.
Does the route from Minster-on-Sea to Southampton Airport use the Dartford Crossing?
No. The route from Minster-on-Sea to Southampton Airport doesn't need the Dartford Crossing.
What time should I leave Minster-on-Sea for a flight from Southampton Airport?
As a starting point, leave about 5 hr 15 before a short-haul departure, or 6 hr 15 before long-haul. We'll confirm the exact pickup time when you book.
How long does it take to get to Southampton Airport from Kent?
Usually 2¼ to 3 hours, via the M25 and M3.
Is the price fixed?
Yes. The fare is agreed when you book, so traffic and delays on the day don't change what you pay.
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