Bournemouth Airport Guide
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- Terminal layout
- Check-in
- Leisure and family facilities
- Business facilities
- Getting online
- Special assistance
Terminal layout
Bournemouth Airport is situated in Christchurch, in the outskirts of Hurn village. It is 100 miles from London. There is one recently refurbished terminal building which boasts a World Duty Free store and a WHSmith.
Check-in
Check-in opens 2 to 3 hours before your flight is due. Bournemouth Airport recommends getting to the terminal at least 2 hours before you depart - even if you're using an online check-in.
Leisure and family facilities
Baby-changing
Baby-changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets in the terminal.
Pushchairs
Pushchairs can be taken through security to the aeroplane, but please check with your airline before flying for pushchair baggage procedures.
Play areas
There are no play areas currently at Bournemouth Airport.
Baby milk
It is now possible to take more than the standard 100ml of baby food through security. Containers of breast milk can hold up to 2,000ml.
Information desk
Bournemouth Airport information desk is located before security, on the left hand side.
Shopping
At Bournemouth Airport, you can splurge your pennies in World Duty Free for VAT-free premium brands in cosmetics, fashion, accessories, food and drink, and much more. There's also Travelex for your currency, as well as the popular The Olive Tree restaurant. Don't miss out on stocking up your essentials at the WHSmith, either.
Food & drink
Travellers can get food and drink before and after security. Before security is Joe's Coffee House, and after security is Est Preso and The Olive Tree.
Business facilities
Business Lounge
Bournemouth Airport's brand new Premium Lounge opens on 1st June 2019. Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, the Premium Lounge has a calm and and serene atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of departures. Enjoy free food and drink, newspapers, magazines and unlimited WiFi.
Getting online and staying connected
You can access FREE WiFi at Bournemouth Airport, simply select 'BOH Public WiFi' on your device; it can be used on all devices in the terminal building.
Special assistance
If you need special assistance whilst at Bournemouth Airport, there is a great on offer to help. There are special staff called Dementia Champions who work with passengers who suffer from dementia, and the airport also works with Autism Wessex, The Bournemouth Blind Society and STOMAWISE.
If you're travelling with an Electric Mobility Aid you need to book assistance at either the time of your flight or up to 48 hours in advance of travelling. When you get to Bournemouth Airport for your flight, you need to go to one of the help points or information desks.
