Bournemouth Airport - Flight Information and Guide (BOH)

How to get to Bournemouth Airport

Bournemouth town centre is several kilometres from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 40 minutes by bus, with limited service to a few daily trips.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach the city centre of Bournemouth in about 25-30 minutes, weather permitting.

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport: Bournemouth station, in the city center, is reachable by taxi or bus 737.

By Bus

Bus 737 (Morebus) connects the airport to central Bournemouth in about 40 minutes; the fare is capped at 3 GBP thanks to the government cap on single fares, but the service operates only a few trips daily.

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Tips Bus 737 has limited schedules (few trips per day): always verify the schedule before relying on this option, especially for evening flights.

Average travel time to BOH

TrainNot available (no station at airport)

Shuttle busLimited service (bus 737, few runs/day)

Taxi / Private hire25-30 minutes (£25-35)

Parking near Bournemouth Airport

Parking is located next to the terminal building.

Rates applied are consistent with regional averages.

How to get to Bournemouth from BOH

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport; Bournemouth station is located in the city center.

By Bus

Bus 737 connects the airport to the city center in about 40 minutes; fare capped at £3, but with limited daily services.

By Taxi

A taxi costs approximately £25-35 for a journey of 25-30 minutes.

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Car rental at Bournemouth Airport

Car rental options are limited, in line with the airport's size.

EU visitors can rent with just their national driver's license, passport, and credit card.

Hotels near Bournemouth Airport

Bournemouth Airport is wedged between two different towns, Christchurch and Poole, with the sea on the other side: there's no real town centre right by the runways, just the village of Hurn. Anyone with a dawn flight or an overnight stopover finds it handy to stay here, a kilometre from the terminal; with a few hours or a free day, Christchurch is just 10-15 minutes by car and already offers a proper centre, while Poole, further away at about 25 minutes, adds the harbour and the ferries to France.

Airport area

Hurn, next to the airport

The house is about 1 km from the terminal, with a shuttle on request.

Best for: Dawn departures or overnight stopovers, when a kilometre from the terminal makes all the difference.

Pros

A stone's throw from the terminal, with its own parking and shuttle
Quiet countryside, away from the traffic of the two nearby towns

Cons

Just fields and the runway around: a car is needed for dinner
No shops within walking distance, unlike Christchurch or Poole

Recommended hotels

Heronshaw House Traditional farmhouse about 1 km from the terminal, with a shuttle on request: the closest property to the runways in the area. View availability

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Nearby town

Christchurch

Christchurch is about 10-15 minutes by car or taxi from the terminal, the closest base among those with a proper town centre.

Best for: For those who want a proper centre a few minutes from the terminal, with a river and a priory to see the evening before flying.

Pros

The closest centre to the runways among those with real shops and restaurants
Water taxis on the river to get around the town without a car

Cons

Further from the open sea than Poole or Bournemouth's beaches
More limited choice of hotels than in a larger town

Recommended hotels

Captain's Club Hotel & Spa Hotel on the River Stour, 4 minutes on foot from the Priory, with a private water taxi to the other bank: the best-reviewed property in the area. View availability

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Nearby town

Poole

Poole is about 25 minutes by car from the terminal, the furthest base among those in this guide.

Best for: For those continuing on to the ferries to France or who want the harbour and Sandbanks more than the airport itself.

Pros

Harbour, ferries and Sandbanks a few minutes away, absent from the other bases
Historic centre on the quay with more restaurant choice than Christchurch

Cons

The trip to the terminal is the longest among the areas in this guide
The quay area is more touristy and busier on summer weekends

Recommended hotels

Antelope by Greene King Inns Fifteenth-century inn on the High Street, on Poole's quay: 5 minutes by car from the ferries to France and 10 from Sandbanks. View availability

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Airport services

The airport is a small regional hub serving the Dorset coast, with seasonal connections to Europe.

Shopping & Duty Free

Duty-free is available but with a limited selection, reflecting the airport's size.

Lounges & relaxation

No dedicated lounges are available.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the terminal.

Families & Children

The terminal provides basic attention to families traveling with small children.

Terminal guide

The small terminal handles flights to some European destinations, mostly seasonal.

The recommended time before departure for flights is 2 hours.

Map of Bournemouth Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is there an aviation museum near Bournemouth Airport?

Yes, the Bournemouth Aviation Museum sits right next to the airport, with a collection of historic aircraft including a Vickers VC10, open to visitors at weekends.