Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Bournemouth Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
who even knew Bournemouth had a bloody airport? -Keith
BOH Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Bournemouth Airport.
What to Expect
Bournemouth Airport (code: BOH) has a small terminal that has been renovated recently. The airport services low-cost and seasonal routes across Europe. Facilities include three eateries and a couple convenience shops. Free WiFi is available to help pass the time. There are no pay-to-use airport lounges.
Sleeping in Bournemouth Airport
Unfortunately, we have not yet received any sleep-related airport reviews for this airport. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information. For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Bournemouth Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel near Bournemouth Airport:
- Heronshaw House – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Bournemouth Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges in the airport.
Airport WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Bournemouth Airport. Connect to “BOH Public Wifi” with any device.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
Arcade – High-tech arcade-style machines located in the departure lounge.
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Check-in Hall • Departure Lounge.
Currency Exchange – Travelex offers currency exchange landside and airside. Hours: Open from first flight of the day until the last.
Duty Free & Shopping – World Duty Free offers duty-free shopping airside. Books, magazines, snacks, beverages, and last minute travel goods are sold at WHSmith, with one location each landside and airside. Hours: Open from first flight of the day until last flight.
Fast Track Service – Breeze through security lines! Book a Fast Track pass by 10:00PM before your day of travel, starting at £3.50 per person.
Food & Drinks – Bournemouth Airport has a limited variety of food options. Dining options include a selection of cafes and a restaurant:
- Landside: Joe’s Coffee House
- Airside: Est Presso • The Olive Tree
Information Desk – Have any questions? There is an information desk located landside in front of the Check-in Area.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Prayer Room – There are no dedicated rooms for prayer and meditation, but the airport does have a multi-faith chaplaincy program for travellers who need spiritual counseling or comfort. A chaplain can be requested at the Information Desk.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking Area – Smoking is not permitted within the airport. However, there are designated smoking areas. Locations: Landside, before check-in, outside terminal • Airside, in front of departure gates.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airlines
Bournemouth airport is served by the following airlines: EasyJet • Ryanair • TUI.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Bus
Yellow Bus 737 is the only bus that serves the airport, with stops at Bournemouth Square, the Train Station, Northbourne and more. Bus service is available from 6:00AM – 7:00PM daily. For more information regarding fare, scheduling and route information, visit the Yellow Bus website.
Car Rentals
Hertz has a car rental agency onsite.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
PRC Streamline Taxis is the official taxi service available at BOH airport. Know your fare before you travel with their prepaid service. For more information or to book on-line, visit the PRC Streamline Taxi website.
Last updated: 2024-01-30
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.