Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH): what you need to know
London and Bournemouth share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LHR to BOH flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LHR and BOH include:
Geneve Airport
Faro Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth Airport flight is £88. A return ticket is currently £125. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from LHR to BOH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth Airport.
Landing cheap flights from LHR to BOH is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 19 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
If you're coming in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near BOH:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Bournemouth Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Enterprise, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar to explore Bournemouth and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, book your ride from Bournemouth Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to central Bournemouth
From Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth Airport. May is the busiest month to visit Bournemouth. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in November.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth Airport for July if you'd like to explore Bournemouth during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to BOH in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bournemouth. Around 95 miles away to the north-east, popular attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 120 miles north of Bournemouth, Birmingham is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.