IATA: BOH · Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Bournemouth Airport Guide

CapitalLondon
Population68,265,209
CurrencyGBP £ British pound
LanguageEnglish
Time ZoneUTC+01:00 BST
AirportBOH
Distance
Flight Time
Visitors/yr~12,370,387

Bournemouth Airport (IATA: BOH) is a key aviation hub serving Bournemouth and the wider United Kingdom region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Bournemouth from BOH

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Bournemouth Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at BOH

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Bournemouth Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Bournemouth Airport (BOH) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
BOH / EGHH
Serves
Bournemouth
Country
United Kingdom
Local time now
07:28 (BST)
Time zone
Europe/London
Currency
GBP (£)
Capital
London
Coordinates
50.7800, -1.8425

Alternative airports near BOH

Straight-line distance from BOH. A nearby airport is often materially cheaper on the same route — worth checking both before booking.

Nonstop destinations from BOH

Bournemouth Airport has published nonstop service to 18 airports across 9 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from BOH.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
DublinDUBIreland421 km
San BartoloméACESpain2,619 km
MálagaAGPSpain1,582 km
AlicanteALCSpain1,393 km
CarcassonneCCFFrance897 km
FaroFAOPortugal1,606 km
El MatorralFUESpain2,679 km
GironaGROSpain1,047 km
Ibiza (Eivissa)IBZSpain1,347 km
Gran Canaria IslandLPASpain2,784 km
VallettaMLAMalta2,112 km
Palma de MallorcaPMISpain1,298 km
Pisa (PI)PSAItaly1,212 km
TenerifeTFSSpain2,815 km
WrocławWROPoland1,308 km
Saint Peter PortGCIGuernsey159 km
St. PeterJERJersey176 km

Airlines serving BOH

2 carriers publish nonstop service at BOH, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
RyanairFRBudget30
Aer LingusEIFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than BOH-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.