Airport

BOH Bournemouth Airport

Bournemouth Airport (BOH) serves Bath, about 75 km southeast of Bath. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABOH
ICAOEGHH
ServesBath
From centre76 km
Non-stop17
Airlines3
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation12 m

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The airport in numbers

Bournemouth Airport — facts & history

We pulled Bournemouth Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 734,344 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.1M in 2007.

Opened
1941
85 years ago
Passengers / year
734,344
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.1M
in 2007
Elevation
12 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1961–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Bournemouth Airport to Bath

The airport is about 75 km southeast of Bath, about 79 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.

Taxi & apps: A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities. Estimated fare to the centre: £118–£188.

Tipping: 10% is usual in a licensed cab; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~55 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~79 min£118–£188
Private transfer~79 minfixed upfront
Car rental~79 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BOH to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Bristol92 km96 min£143–£228
Oxford116 km121 min£180–£286
Cardiff122 km128 min£189–£301
London145 km152 min£224–£356
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Bournemouth Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Bournemouth ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Bournemouth Airport

Non-stop flights to about 17 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Transavia France · Aer Lingus

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Bournemouth Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Bournemouth Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Bournemouth Airport to the centre of Bath?
London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. The airport is about 75 km southeast of Bath, about 79 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Bournemouth Airport to Bath?
Roughly £118–£188 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Bournemouth Airport?
A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.
What's the cheapest way from Bournemouth Airport to Bath?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I get from Bournemouth Airport into town without a car?
Yes. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Bournemouth Airport?
About 17 destinations, including Tenerife, Palma de Mallorca, Murcia, Ibiza. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Bournemouth Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Bournemouth Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Bournemouth Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026