Cheap Flights from London to Bournemouth

This information is correct as of January 2016

Airlines that fly from London to Bournemouth

There are currently no airlines operating direct flights from London to Bournemouth. If you don't mind spending a while in the air you can take a connecting flight via Dublin from London-City. Indirect flights are also available through a number of European airlines, but these require a brief layover at a continental airport.

Terminal Information – Departing

This is only a guideline. Always check your boarding pass for up-to-date terminal information.

London-City only has one terminal. The airport is geared mainly towards business travellers, and its facilities reflect that. There are a few coffee shops, a bar, and some sandwich shops. If you enjoy shopping you can hit Aelia Duty Free, buy some jewellery from Links London, stock up on essentials at Boots or grab some new luggage at Tumi. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal so you can finalise some work, or just enjoy a social media session. City is a 'silent airport' so no announcements are made. Pay close attention to the departure boards to avoid missing your flight.

Terminal Information – Arriving

Bournemouth Airport only has one terminal. From the arrivals hall it's easy to find public or private transport into the town. The A1 bus runs from 7am to 8pm seven days a week and offers a cheap and easy way to reach the town. There's a taxi rank at the airport, served by Compass Cars. Europcar, Hertz and Alamo all have rental desks in the airport's arrival hall. Compare car hire at Bournemouth Airport before you fly to get the best deal.

Practical Information

We recommend arriving at the airport at least 90 minutes before scheduled departure. If you're flying via Dublin you won't need to bring your passport as Ireland is a member of the Common Travel Area. For security reasons you will need to show some photographic ID. In most cases driving licenses, expired passports (up to two years) and other forms of government issued ID are fine. Check the airline's website if in doubt for a full list of approved ID. If you decide to fly to Bournemouth via mainland Europe (Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels etc) you will need to bring a valid passport as you'll be passing through the Schengen zone.

What to expect in Bournemouth

Buzzing bars by night and beautiful beaches by day make Bournemouth a popular place for a short break. The temperatures in Bournemouth are slightly cooler than in London due to the town's coastal nature. It's only a few degrees though, so you can still catch a good tan during the summer. Prices in Bournemouth are slightly lower than London, too. You'll save about 80p* on every pint of beer and around £5* on a chilled-out dinner for two.

*Prices subject to change