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4 reasons to fly from Bournemouth Airport

 

Jetting off from the south coast or looking for a quieter alternative to London’s airports? There are so many reasons to fly from Bournemouth.

Be it flights or holidays from Bournemouth Airport you’re after, you can unlock the lot from this handy UK base on the south coast. Less crowded than its London counterparts, Bournemouth offers a more relaxed experience either side of flying. You can get from terminal to terminal with ease, and the airport itself is simple to reach from Hampshire, Dorset and other surrounding areas. Plus, it has airport parking available, which means it’s great for drivers and using taxis. Follow the A338, then it’s just located on Parley Lane in Christchurch.  

Logistics aside, here are more reasons why you should jet off from there... 

Locations, locations 

Bournemouth Airport’s destinations map is bursting at the seams. So we reckon this might be your number one reason for flying from there with us. With more than 20 super spots to discover, across summer and winter, you can opt for a classic fave or try somewhere shiny and new.  

While the popular Canary Island of Fuerteventura proves a longstanding winner all year round, Madeira is a leafy oasis for explorers – and another you can do throughout the calendar. The Antalya region in Turkey, Menorca and Ibiza are a trio of suntraps waiting for you come summertime, or how about checking out Gran Canaria or Agadir’s soft sands in winter? Choices, choices. 

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You can explore Bournemouth before you fly 

Did you know, Bournemouth Airport originally opened as RAF Hurn in the 1940s? Nowadays, it’s of course all about leisure flights, so you can enjoy your well-deserved jollies abroad. But had you also considered heading across a day early? You could make the most of the area’s ace attractions, including Bournemouth Aquarium, Durdle Door in Dorset, Poole, and Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum. There's even Bournemouth Beach, of course! Got a bit more time to play with, or live locally but tend to stick to central Bournemouth? The New Forest promises endless beauty and walking routes for a stomp before you’re seated for your upcoming flight. Look out for donkeys on the road as well! 

Our range of holiday types 

We’ve got loads of different holidays available, so you can opt for the one that suits you best. First things first, they all start with just a low £60pp deposit* and you can spread the remaining balance up to ten weeks before you depart. You’ll also get your flights, accommodation, 22kg baggage, 10kg hand luggage and return transfers~ all bundled up in your ATOL-protected package! Whisking the kids away? We’ve got Free Child Places+ available as well. 

Eager to hit the city instead? Whether it’s for a few weekdays or over a long weekend, you'll have your return flights, accommodation, 22kg baggage and 10kg hand luggage all part of your Jet2CityBreaks price from Bournemouth Airport. Las Palmas, Bratislava, Reykjavík, Alicante, Prague, Vienna... Oh, the list goes on! 

Peace and privacy top of your list instead? Hello, Jet2Villas. Settle on a home from home in so many of our traditional sun-speckled destinations, then look forward to having your return flights, villa, 22kg baggage and 10kg hand luggage thrown in. And did we mention a hire car’s included too?  

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Award-winning, VIP service incoming 

From the moment you set foot in Bournemouth Airport, you can expect to be greeted by our famously friendly Red Team. They'll be on hand to say hi and help make your journey smooth and stress-free, before you relish our VIP in-flight service. If you’ve booked a Jet2holiday with us, you’ll also spy our Customer Helpers in your resort and at your hotel too. Book experiences with them, ask any questions you might have, or even just give them a wave.  

*On bookings made ten weeks or more before departure. Full payment required by balance due date. ~Unless otherwise stated. +One free child place per two paying passengers. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply, please see jet2holidays.com/promotions#FCP2025 for further details. 

Posted: 6th Jun 2025. Updated: 3rd Jul 2025.

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