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.
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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, recently renovated terminal. The airport services low-cost and seasonal routes across Europe. Facilities include three eateries and a couple of 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.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Bournemouth Airport Guide.
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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.
Airport Hours
The terminal is not open 24 hours. Opening hours typically align with the flight schedule (approx. 6:30AM – 9:30 PM). The terminal closes at night. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
As sleeping in the airport overnight is not possible, 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 airport lounges.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Bournemouth Airport has limited food options. Dining options include a few cafes and a restaurant:
- Landside: Joe’s Coffee House
- Airside: Est Presso • The Olive Tree
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Bournemouth Airport. Connect to “BOH Public WiFi” with any device.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Arcade – A small arcade with electronic and arcade-style machines is available in the departure lounge.
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limits, especially when travelling internationally.
Currency Exchange – Travelex provides currency exchange services landside and airside. Hours generally align with the flight schedule.
Duty-Free & Shopping – World Duty Free operates an airside duty-free shop. WHSmith sells books, magazines, snacks, drinks, and last-minute travel items, with locations both landside and airside. Shops generally open from the first flight of the day until the last.
Fast Track Service – A paid Fast Track security option is available. Passes must be booked in advance, typically by the evening before travel.
Information Desk – An information desk is available landside, near the check-in area, for general enquiries and assistance.
Prayer Room – There are no dedicated prayer or meditation rooms. However, a multi-faith chaplaincy service is available, and a chaplain can be requested through the Information Desk.
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 indoors. Designated smoking areas are available outside the terminal before security and airside near the departure gates.
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 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily. For more 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 online, visit the PRC Streamline Taxi website.
Last updated: 2026-02-05
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.