BOURNEMOUTH AIRPORT PARKING

Frequently Asked Questions

See below for our most commonly asked questions. If you'd like to ask anything else, please contact us directly.

How much is Bournemouth Airport parking?

Parking is available at Bournemouth Airport for as little as £4.80 per day when booked in advance, and that's before applying any discount!

The best thing to do is enter your travel dates into our quote form to find out an accurate price. For instance, our figure came from searching for a 15-day stay in November.

Do you have to pay to drop off at Bournemouth Airport?

Yes, according to Bournemouth Airport's website, it costs £3 for just 30 minutes in the Premium Car Park 1.

Are BOU car parks safe?

Bournemouth Airport car parks are highly secure, meeting the requirements to gain the approved 'Park Mark' status:

• Security team perform patrols of every car park
• CCTV in operation at every site
• Peace of mind that you know exactly where your car is located whilst you’re away
• Keeping your keys means your car won't be moved

Does Bournemouth Airport have a train station?

No, there is no train station at Bournemouth Airport. Bournemouth Train Station is a 20-minute drive from the airport, aorund 4 miles away.

Is there any special travel assistance?

Bournemouth Airport has built a strong reputation for being a friendly, easy to use airport.　

Special Travel Assistance from trained Bournemouth airport staff can be made available for departing passengers from the point of arrival at the airport and from the inbound aircraft.

Staff are trained Dementia Champions who work with Security/Customer Services and PRM teams to broaden their understanding of people who live with Dementia.

Is Bournemouth Airport open 24 hours?

Yes, Bournemouth Airport is open 24 hours a day, so you're free to get there as early as you need to no matter what time your flight is.

Can you smoke at Bournemouth Airport?

Smoking is allowed in designated zones outside the terminals, as well as within a smoking facility in departures.

What time do I need to be at Bournemouth Airport?

Airlines usually recommend you arrive 3 hours before a long-haul flight, or 2 hours before a short-haul flight. However, please confirm the appropriate arrival time with your airline.

Getting to Bournemouth Airport by Car

Bournemouth Airport is clearly signposted just off the A338.

From London/M3 Corridor

If you’re travelling from London or anywhere along the M3 corridor, take the M3 southbound towards Southampton. Where the M3 joins the M27 follow the westbound directions for Bournemouth.

From the Midlands and North

Head for Oxford and join the A34 dual carriageway. The A34 will take you south as far as Winchester. At Winchester, join the M3 southbound and follow the directions given above.

From the Sussex/Kent coast

Take the A27 to the M27. At its western end the M27 becomes the A31 dual carriageway as it crosses the New Forest. Shortly after the town of Ringwood, exit left on to the A338 dual carriageway and follow the signs for Bournemouth. Five miles along the A338 you will see the B3073 exit for Bournemouth Airport signposted on your left.

From the South West

The most direct route from the south-west is to head for Wimborne using the A35. At Wimborne join the A31 where the airport will be clearly signposted.

Entry and Exit Procedure

• Enter Car Park 1 directly opposite the terminal building.
• Please use the left hand lanes to access the car park.
• On arrival at the car park barrier control panel, press for a token and proceed into the car park to locate a space.  

Exit

To make your payment prior to exiting the car park you can:

• use any of the automatic ticket machines in and around the terminal building
• pay at one of the Pay stations in the car park, or
• alternatively, on exit, insert your token into the barrier followed by a credit/debit card. Your card will be debited with the correct amount and your receipt presented

Cash and all major credit cards accepted.

Drop off / up up areas

You can park for up to 30 mins for £3 in the Drop Off / Pick Up area.

The SkyParkSecure Price Check Promise

The added bonus of booking your Birmingham Airport parking through SkyParkSecure is that you can also be sure that you’ll be paying the cheapest possible price.

Terms and Conditions 

1. The price check promise only applies to airport parking products.
2. The product that you are comparing must be exactly the same as the one purchased from SkyParkSecure.
3. You must make your claim within 24 hours of making and paying for your booking with SkyParkSecure.
4. Successful claims will not be paid until after the return date originally booked.
5. Cancellation of the booking cancels your right to claim under this guarantee.

Price comparison excludes:

1. Prices from other suppliers that are conditional on buying other products.
2. Prices that are part of a customer loyalty, members or loyalty reward scheme.
3. Prices that are part of a staff discount scheme.
4. Prices that are part of any other discount or special offer deal.