Bournemouth Airport Information
Bournemouth Airport is an airport in southern England, previously known as Hurn Airport and Bournemouth International Airport. In 2016 the passenger total was around 670,000 and Ryanair and Thomson Airways are the main airlines using the airport for flights to Europe.
The site opened as RAF Hurn in 1941 but was transferred to civil control in 1944 and for a short time Hurn was Britain's only international airport, until the opening of Heathrow. In March 2001, Bournemouth Airport was acquired by the Manchester Airports Group, which was at that time the second-largest owner of UK airports
How to Get to Bournemouth Airport
Bournemouth Airport has excellent road links that help put it within a couple of hours drive of the M25 the journey can be as little as 75 minutes.
The airport is clearly signposted just off the A338. For Sat Nav users, the airport postcode is BH23 6SE.
Car Parking Options at Bournemouth Airport
At Bournemouth Airport, there are a couple of options, with Short Stay and Long Stay available.
On-Airport Parking at Bournemouth Airport
Depending on how long you are away for, there are different options to suit you, with the Long Stay car parks and the Short Stay car park for shorter trips.
Long Stay Parking Bournemouth Airport
Bournemouth Airport Car Park 1, holds the Park Mark for safer parking. Automatic barriers will recognise your car when you arrive and the car park is just 3-10 minutes walk to the terminal.
Bournemouth Airport Car Park 2, is only available during the busy summer months. Automatic barriers will recognise your car when you arrive and the car park is just 5-7 minutes walk to the terminal.
Short Stay Parking Bournemouth Airport
Premium Parking includes FastTrack through security for up to 6 people and complimentary hot drinks (x2) upon arrival to the terminal in either Joes Cafe or Olive Tree Restaurant.
The allocated spaces have extra space between vehicles with wider parking bays.
This product is located within Car Park 1.
Bournemouth Airport Departure Lounge
If you fancy a snack why not try Joes Coffee House.This independent Coffee House is proud of its barista coffee, freshly made hot food and delightful “grab & go” selection.
The Olive Tree pub style restaurant & bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. They offer a great range of traditional mains and tempting desserts and barista coffees as well as a fully stocked bar.
Or for a take-away visit Est Presso for a barista made hot drink, hot bacon baguettes at breakfast or fresh sandwiches and pastries all day and best of all you can take them on board your flight.
WHSmith is also in the departure lounger for books, magazines, drinks, snacks and confectionery as well as travel accessories and health & beauty essentials. Check in at the World Duty Free for a wide range of fragrances, skin care and cosmetics products, confectionery, sunglasses and fashion accessories all at tax-free prices.