Bournemouth Airport
Bournemouth Airport is located about 5 miles (8 kilometers) from Bournemouth town centre.
It is also known as Hurn Airport and its IATA airport code is BOH.
Despite its name, the airport is actually located in the nearby town of Christchurch.
Bournemouth Airport is a relatively small airport.
It hosts a tax and duty free shop, a WH Smith bookstore and a Travelex money exchange office.
There is also a restaurant and a bar located in the departure area.
There are several airlines currently flying to and from Bournemouth Airport.
Amongst them Air Berlin, Blue Islands, easyJet, Palmair, Ryanair and Thomsonfly.
Since July 2007, Wizz Air also lands in Bournemouth, departing from and flying to Katowice in Poland.
Bournemouth Airport is able to handle a lightly loaded Boeing 747, but more often you will find smaller airplanes such as the Boeing 737s and the Airbus A230s.
From Bournemouth Airport to Bournemouth
By bus
Since Wednesday 7th of November 2007, a Bournemouth Airport Shuttle service from Bournemouth Airport to Bournemouth also operates 7 days a week, hourly from 7am to 7pm.
This shuttle service is operated by Discover Dorset.
A single fare costs £4 or €6.
A complete time table can be found here.
By taxi
There is a taxi stand located just outside of the arrivals terminal at Bournemouth Airport.
Turning left when exiting the airport, you will usually find a line of taxis waiting to bring passengers to Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
There are several taxi companies in Bournemouth, but the taxis at Bournemouth Airport are operated by United Taxis.
Their telephone number is +44 (0)1202 556677.
A taxi will take you to Bournemouth town centre in under 15 minutes, much like the bus.
The fare is approximately £15 depending on the exact destination.
The drivers are usually very helpful loading and unloading your baggage and you are allowed to sit in the passenger seat next to the driver.
It is not common in the United Kingdom to tip the taxi driver.
Should you wish to go to neighbouring Christchurch, a ride to the railway station costs roughly £9.
Further away to Poole will cost you about £22 and if you have to travel as far as Southampton, a typical taxi ride will cost you approximately £45.
For longer journeys you are advised to hire a car.
By car hire
Just across the road from the taxi stand and bus stop at Bournemouth Airport are the offices from three national car hire companies.
Budget, Hertz and National Alamo are all located beside car park 2.
Hiring a vehicle is a good way to explore more of the south of England.
It is always advisable to book early to profit from discounts.
» Budget: +44 (0)1202 577429
» Hertz: +44 (0)8708 460004
» National Alamo: +44 (0)1202 577194
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