Bournemouth Airport – The South Coast’s International Gateway

Bournemouth Airport (IATA: BOH, ICAO: EGHH) is a regional international airport located in Christchurch, Dorset, about 6.5 km (4 miles) north-northeast of Bournemouth town centre. It serves as an important air travel hub for southern England, connecting passengers to various domestic and European destinations.

Originally opened in 1941 as a World War II airbase, the airport has transformed into a modern commercial facility offering both scheduled passenger flights and charter services. Managed by Regional & City Airports (RCA), Bournemouth Airport provides a convenient alternative to the larger London airports, particularly for travelers in Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire.

Facilities and Passenger Services

Bournemouth Airport offers a comfortable, modern experience with a variety of services and facilities for travelers:

• Single modern passenger terminal

• Check-in desks and automated baggage facilities

• Duty-free shopping, fashion, and gift stores

• Restaurants, cafés, and bars for dining and relaxation

• Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal

• Currency exchange, ATMs, and information desk

• Car hire services from major rental companies

• Special assistance services for passengers with reduced mobility

• VIP lounge and business amenities

The airport ensures fast check-in times and short walking distances, providing a hassle-free travel experience for both leisure and business travelers.

Airlines and Destinations

Bournemouth Airport connects passengers to key destinations across the UK and Europe through various airlines.

Major Airlines Operating at BOH:

• Ryanair

• TUI Airways

• easyJet (seasonal services)

Popular Destinations Include:

• Spain: Alicante, Málaga, Tenerife

• Greece: Corfu, Rhodes

• Portugal: Faro, Madeira

• France: Bergerac

• Domestic: Manchester, Edinburgh (seasonal routes)

Charter flights to popular holiday destinations operate regularly during the summer season, making Bournemouth Airport a favorite choice for tourists in southern England.

Bournemouth Airport Information Table

Transport and Accessibility

Bournemouth Airport is easily accessible by road, rail, and public transport:

• By Car: Located near the A338 dual carriageway, with parking options for short-stay, long-stay, and priority users.

• By Train: The nearest railway stations are Bournemouth and Christchurch, both offering regular services to London, Southampton, and Poole.

• By Bus: Yellow Buses and other local routes connect the airport to Bournemouth city centre and nearby towns.

• By Taxi: Taxis and private transfers are available 24/7 at the arrivals area.

Parking facilities include premium, express, and park & ride options, all within a short distance from the terminal.

Future Development and Sustainability

Bournemouth Airport is actively working to enhance passenger facilities and operational efficiency. Development plans include:

• Upgraded passenger lounges and boarding gates

• Expansion of seasonal destinations and charter flights

• Introduction of eco-friendly initiatives to reduce carbon emissions

The airport’s management is also focused on sustainable aviation technology and renewable energy use, supporting the UK’s net-zero aviation goals.

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#	Airport Name	IATA Code	City	Logo
1	Pakyong Airport	PYG	Pakyong
2	Tirupati International Airport	TIR	Tirupati
3	Surat International Airport	STV	Surat
4	Manohar International Airport	GOX	Goa
5	Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport	NAG	Nagpur
6	Visakhapatnam International Airport	VTZ	Visakhapatnam
7	Pune Airport	PNQ	Pune
8	Jolly Grant Airport	DED	Dehradun
9	Kempegowda International Airport	BLR	Bengaluru
10	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport	AMD	Ahmedabad
11	Dimapur Airport	DMU	Dimapur
12	Veer Savarkar International Airport	IXZ	Port Blair
13	Goa International Airport	GOI	Goa
14	Thiruvananthapuram International Airport	TRV	Thiruvananthapuram
15	Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport	IXL	Leh
16	Vadodara Airport	BDQ	Vadodara
17	Shillong Airport	SHL	Shillong
18	Bir Tikendrajit International Airport	IMF	Imphal
19	Calicut International Airport	CCJ	Kozhikode
20	Biju Patnaik International Airport	BBI	Bhubaneswar
21	Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport	IDR	Indore
22	Rajiv Gandhi International Airport	HYD	Hyderabad
23	Lengpui Airport	AJL	Aizawl
24	Kannur International Airport	CNN	Kannur
25	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport	CCU	Kolkata
26	Jammu Airport	IXJ	Jammu	N/A
27	Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport	BOM	Mumbai
28	Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport	IXA	Agartala
29	Gaya Airport	GAY	Gaya
30	Jaipur International Airport	JAI	Jaipur
31	Vijayawada International Airport	VGA	Vijayawada
32	Chennai International Airport	MAA	Chennai
33	Cochin International Airport	COK	Cochin
34	Srinagar Airport	SXR	Srinagar
35	Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport	VNS	Varanasi
36	Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport	GAU	Guwahati
37	Hindon Airport	HDO	Lucknow	N/A
38	Bagdogra International Airport	IXB	Bagdogra
39	Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport	LKO	Lucknow
40	Birsa Munda Airport	IXR	Ranchi
41	Mangaluru International Airport	IXE	Mangaluru
42	Madurai Airport	IXM	Madurai
43	Coimbatore International Airport	CJB	Coimbatore
44	Tiruchirappalli International Airport	TRZ	Tirupati
45	Darbhanga Airport	DBR	Darbhanga
46	Indira Gandhi International Airport	DEL	Delhi
47	Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport	ATQ	Amritsar
48	Raja Bhoj Airport	BHO	Bhopal
49	Nashik International Airport	ISK	Nashik

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#	Airport Name	IATA Code	Country	Logo
1	Albano Machado Airport	NOV	Angola
2	Jalalabad Airport	JAA	Afghanistan
3	Nili Airport	NLI	Afghanistan
4	Kuran Wa Munjan Airport	KUR	Afghanistan
5	Bamyan Airport	BIN	Afghanistan
6	Cardiff	CWL	United Kingdom
7	Farnborough	FAB	United Kingdom	N/A
8	Dubai International Airport	DXB	United Arab Emirates
9	Shirak International Airport	LWN	Armenia
10	Joaquim Kapango Airport	SVP	Angola
11	Heathrow	LHR	United Kingdom	N/A
12	Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport	MSZ	Angola
13	V. C. Bird International Airport	ANU	Antigua And Barbuda
14	Andorra–La Seu D'Urgell Airport	LEU	Andorra
15	Kunduz Airport	UND	Afghanistan
16	Alderney	ACI	United Kingdom
17	Farah Airport	FAH	Afghanistan
18	Luau Airport	UAL	Angola	N/A
19	London Southend	SEN	United Kingdom	N/A
20	Manchester	MAN	United Kingdom	N/A
21	Inverness Airport	INV	United Kingdom	N/A
22	Ondjiva Pereira Airport	VPE	Angola
23	Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport	HEA	Afghanistan	N/A
24	Southampton	SOU	United Kingdom	N/A
25	Dubai Creek Seaplane Base (Heliport)	DCG	United Arab Emirates
26	London Stansted	STN	United Kingdom	N/A
27	London Gatwick	LGW	United Kingdom	N/A
28	Catumbela Airport	CBT	Angola
29	Qala I Naw Airport	LQN	Afghanistan
30	Aberdeen International	ABZ	United Kingdom
31	Syunik Airport	YUK	Armenia
32	N'dalatando Airport	NDF	Angola
33	Taloqan Airport	TQN	Afghanistan
34	Vlora International Airport	VLO	Albania
35	Urgun Airport	URN	Afghanistan
36	East Midlands	EMA	United Kingdom
37	Sheberghan Airport	SBH	Afghanistan	N/A
38	Newcastle International	NCL	United Kingdom	N/A
39	Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport	KDH	Afghanistan
40	Dundo Airport	DUE	Angola
41	Kabul International Airport	KBL	Afganistan
42	Birmingham	BHX	United Kingdom
43	Burton–Nibbs International Airport	BBQ	Antigua And Barbuda
44	Oxford	OXF	United Kingdom	N/A
45	Houari Boumediene Airport	ALG	Algeria
46	Liverpool John Lennon	LPL	United Kingdom	N/A
47	Nzagi Airport	NZA	Angola
48	Andorra La Vella	ALV	Andorra
49	Leeds Bradford	LBA	United Kingdom	N/A
50	Benbecula	BEB	United Kingdom
51	George Best Belfast City	BHD	United Kingdom	N/A
52	Humberside Airport	HUY	United Kingdom	N/A
53	Blackpool Airport	BLK	United Kingdom
54	Waco Kungo Airport	CEO	Angola
55	Chaghcharan Airport	CCN	Afghanistan
56	Chitato Airport	PGI	Angola
57	Kirkwall	KOI	United Kingdom	N/A
58	Benguela Airport	BUG	Angola
59	Brighton City	ESH	United Kingdom
60	Quatro De Fevereiro International Airport	LAD	Angola
61	Sheghnan Airport	SGA	Afghanistan
62	Bagram Air Base	OAI	Afghanistan
63	Cambridge City	CBG	United Kingdom
64	Cuito Cuanavale Airport	CTI	Angola
65	Cazombo Airport	CAV	Angola
66	Penzance Heliport	PZE	United Kingdom	N/A
67	Kapanda Airport	KNP	Angola
68	Wick John O'Groats	WIC	United Kingdom	N/A
69	Cornwall Airport Newquay	NQY	United Kingdom
70	Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza	TIA	Albania
71	Tarinkot Airport	TII	Afghanistan
72	Glasgow	GLA	United Kingdom	N/A
73	Carlisle Lake District	CAX	United Kingdom
74	Cabinda Airport	CAB	Angola
75	Darwaz Airport	DAZ	Afghanistan
76	Bournemouth	BOH	United Kingdom
77	Sumburgh	LSI	United Kingdom	N/A
78	Manston International	MSE	United Kingdom	N/A
79	Khwahan Airport	KWH	Afghanistan
80	Zvartnots International Airport	EVN	Armenia
81	Bristol	BRS	United Kingdom
82	Fayzabad Airport	FBD	Afghanistan
83	Norwich	NWI	United Kingdom	N/A
84	Jamba Airport	JMB	Angola
85	Porto Amboim Airport	PBN	Angola
86	Coventry Airport Limited	CVT	United Kingdom
87	Dundee	DND	United Kingdom
88	Lubango Airport	SDD	Angola
89	Kukës International Airport Zayed	KFZ	Albania
90	Stornoway	SYY	United Kingdom	N/A
91	Sardeh Band Airport	SBF	Afghanistan
92	Khost International Airport	KHT	Afghanistan
93	Luena Airport	LUO	Angola
94	Saurimo Airport	VHC	Angola	N/A
95	Glasgow Prestwick	PIK	United Kingdom	N/A
96	Zaranj Airport	ZAJ	Afghanistan
97	Saint Mary's / Isles Of Scilly	ISC	United Kingdom	N/A
98	Cafunfo Airport	CFF	Angola
99	Dirico Airport	DRC	Angola
100	Uruzgan Airport	URZ	Afghanistan
101	Menongue Airport	SPP	Angola
102	Teesside International	MME	United Kingdom	N/A
103	Land's End	LEQ	United Kingdom	N/A
104	Sumbe Airport	NDD	Angola
105	Gardez Airport	GRG	Afghanistan
106	London City	LCY	United Kingdom	N/A
107	Jersey	JER	United Kingdom	N/A
108	London Luton	LTN	United Kingdom	N/A
109	Malanje Airport	MEG	Angola
110	Lucapa Airport	LBZ	Angola
111	Ronaldsway	IOM	Isle Of Man	N/A
112	Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central)	DWC	United Arab Emirates
113	Sharana Airstrip	OAS	Afghanistan
114	Ghazni Airport	GZI	Afghanistan
115	Belfast International	BFS	United Kingdom
116	Edinburgh	EDI	United Kingdom
117	Negage Airport	GXG	Angola
118	N'zeto Airport	ARZ	Angola
119	Maymana Airport	MMZ	Afghanistan
120	Mawlānā Jalāl Ad-Din Muhammad Balkhī Intl Airport	MZR	Afghanistan
121	Wycombe Air Park	HYC	United Kingdom	N/A
122	City Of Derry	LDY	United Kingdom
123	Soyo Airport	SZA	Angola
124	Cuango-Luzamba Airport	LZM	Angola
125	Exeter	EXT	United Kingdom
126	Uíge Airport	UGO	Angola
127	Lumbala Airport	GGC	Angola
128	Guernsey	GCI	United Kingdom	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the IATA code for Bournemouth Airport?
The IATA code for Bournemouth Airport is BOH.

2. How far is Bournemouth Airport from the city centre?
It is located about 6.5 km (4 miles) northeast of Bournemouth.

3. Which airlines operate from Bournemouth Airport?
Major airlines include Ryanair, TUI Airways, and easyJet (seasonal).

4. Does Bournemouth Airport operate international flights?
Yes, it offers international flights to popular European destinations such as Spain, Portugal, and Greece.

5. Is parking available at Bournemouth Airport?
Yes, the airport provides short-term, long-term, and premium parking options close to the terminal.