Bournemouth

Famous for seven miles of golden beaches this a charming and picturesque seaside town. The buzzing town centre offers many bars and restaurants to while away balmy evenings, and a wide range of boutiques and high street stores will keep you busy during the day. Just north of the town you will find Castlepoint Shopping Centre, a brand new, two storey shopping park. All the best and biggest stores are brought together here, so you can shop till you drop!

But don’t forget about the beautiful beaches that line the bay Bournemouth sits on. Beach volleyball, kayaking, wind surfing, speed boating (ride the Shockwave speedboat for pure thrills!), kite surfing, or catamaran sailing – you name it, Bournemouth has it! And of course you can just chill out on the beach and catch some rays. Visit Alum Chine Beach if you’re looking for some real relaxation; here you can indulge in a wide range of holistic therapies.

The Dorset coastline has been classed as a World Heritage Site, because of its fossil sites, impressive landslides, and towering cliffs, and has earned the fond nickname of “Jurassic Coastline”.

Further afield

Not far from Bournemouth is the New Forest. Ponies and cattle roam freely to graze the ancient forest, and many wild deer live in the woods. The landscape is unique because it has remained virtually untouched since medieval times. It is a great area for walking and hiking.

Nearby lies the beautiful town of Christchurch, which can trace back its history to the Bronze Age. Today it has a charming town centre, with strong medieval influences, which is perfect for a leisurely day out.

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Airport information

easyJet flies into and out of Bournemouth Airport, which has one passenger terminal. The airport is located north of Bournemouth city centre, and can be reached in ten to fifteen minutes by car.

By car
Passengers travelling to the airport form the direction of London should follow the M3 southbound towards Southampton. Then follow westbound directions for Bournemouth where the M27 joins the M3.

Passengers coming from the direction of South East England follow the M27 via the A27. At the New Forest the M27 becomes the A31; turn onto the A338 and follow the signs for Bournemouth. Then take the B3073 exit for Bournemouth Airport.

Car parking

Bournemouth Airport has two passenger car parks.

Car park 1 is Short Stay and car park 2 is Long Stay.

Short Stay
The first 10 minutes are free, after which, the following tarrifs apply:

Up to 2 hours £1.80
2 – 3 hours £2.40
3 – 4 hours £3.20
4 – 5 hours £4.00
5 – 6 hours £4.60
6 – 7 hours £5.20
7 – 8 hours £5.80
8 – 9 hours £6.50
9 – 10 hours £7.20
10 – 11 hours £8.00
11 – 12 hours £8.50
12 – 18 hours £9.50
18 – 21 hours £10.00
21 – 24 hours £12.00

Long Stay

Up to 2 days £18
Up to 3 days £27
Up to 4 days £35
Up to 5 days £40
Up to 6 days £45
Up to 7 days £50
Up to 8 days £55
Up to 9 days £60
Up to 10 days £65
Up to 11 days £70
Up to 12 days £75
Up to 13 days £75
Up to 14 days £80
Up to 15 days £80
Every 24 hours thereafter £5.00

By coach
The Bournemouth Airport Shuttle operates an hourly service between 07.00 and 19.00hrs linking Bournemouth Airport directly with Bournemouth and into the local rail, coach and bus services. Journey time is 15 minutes and an adult single ticket costs £4 (€6).

By train
There is no train station at Bournemouth Airport, but regular bus services connect the airport with the Bournemouth Travel Interchange (see above). The train station is located approximately six miles from the airport. Fast trains go to Southampton and London regularly. Virgin Rail and Connex South Central also serve the station.

By taxi
Taxis are available outside the passenger terminal. Airport approved taxis meet all arriving flights.

Pre book your door-to-door airport transfers with easyJet’s partner Holiday Taxis. We cater for the Business and Leisure Traveller.