The airline’s newest base will progressively scale its operations through the early months of 2026, reaching full operational capacity by March 2026, with two aircraft permanently based at the airport.

The establishment of the Southampton base is a strategic move designed to strengthen resilience across Loganair’s network, ensuring reliable connectivity to and from the South Coast while supporting communities that are often underserved by domestic air travel.

By basing aircraft and crew locally, Loganair will be able to respond more effectively to disruption, improve operational flexibility, and provide dependable services linking southern England with key economic centres and onward global connections.

Southampton’s geographic position makes it a critical gateway for southern mainland and island communities, and the base plays a vital role in Loganair’s long-standing mission to connect regions, cities and islands that might otherwise be overlooked by larger carriers.

The base supports existing and recently launched routes, including services to Manchester and Edinburgh, with onward connectivity through Manchester to destinations such as Inverness, Aberdeen and the Isle of Man, as well as global connections via Loganair’s codeshare and interline partners.

The Southampton base forms part of Loganair’s broader strategy to deliver sustainable regional air services, balancing economic growth, community access and long-term network reliability.

Loganair currently operates nine other bases across the UK, including Kirkwall, Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, City of Derry, Jersey and the Isle of Man.

The airline was recently named the most punctual airline for UK arrivals and departures in Q2 2025 by the UK Civil Aviation Authority, with 86% of flights operating on time, and has consistently received strong customer service ratings from Which?.

Flights can be booked at loganair.co.uk or via local travel agents.