Bournemouth Airport Guide
Bournemouth Airport sits at Hurn, on the edge of the New Forest in the BCP Council area of Dorset. It serves the south Dorset coast and the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation.
The airfield was built in 1941 and BOAC based its operations there from November 1944. It handled about 1.4 million passengers and 24,900 aircraft movements in 2025. Jet2.com opened a base in 2025, and Ryanair and TUI Airways also run bases from the airport. Services are mainly short-haul leisure routes, and easyJet adds a seasonal route to Geneva.
The runway is 2,272 metres long, which suits large passenger jets, cargo aircraft and business aviation. The airport also serves an adjacent business park and a freight operation, Cargo First. An arrivals hall with immigration facilities opened in 2011 beside the main terminal building, and a single compact terminal handles check-in, security and departures.
Services
2 of 6 availableCompare 2 listed options at Bournemouth Airport, spanning parking and hotels. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Bournemouth Airport.
Location
Key facts
- Size
- 1.4M passengers (2025)1 runwayopened 1944
- Location
- 50.780, -1.840
- Operator
- Regional & City Airports
Terminals
1 terminalBournemouth Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Main Terminal, handling international flights for around 4 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- Main TerminalInternational
Jet2.com, Ryanair, TUI Airways, easyJet
Nearby cities
3 citiesBournemouth Airport is closest to Christchurch (8 km southeast), and also serves Bournemouth, Poole and other nearby areas. With 3 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Bournemouth9 km southwest
- Christchurch8 km southeast
- Poole17 km southwest
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