Travelling to Dorset by Air
Travelling to Dorset by air is easy, with direct flights into Bournemouth Airport, conveniently located near Christchurch in the east of the county.
Bournemouth Airport currently offers flights from 42 destinations across 18 countries, including Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Greece (six Islands), Italy (Sicily), Malta, Morocco, Poland, Portugal (Faro and Madeira), Scotland, Spain (mainland, Balearic and Canary Islands), Switzerland and Turkey. Open year-round with both charter and scheduled services operated by major airlines such as Ryanair, TUI, Jet2.com and EasyJet. Visit the Bournemouth Airport website for the latest flight schedule.
Many airlines allow passengers to bring sporting equipment for an additional fee, making it easy to combine your trip with an activity holiday. Why not bring your bike for a cycling break, pack your golf clubs for a round or two golfing break or, make sure you leave space for hiking boots as Dorset is a walkers paradise.
Onward travel by bus and train
Bus number 737 connects Bournemouth Airport with Bournemouth Town Centre and Bournemouth Bus/Rail Station for onward travel by train or bus to other towns and villages across Dorset. The bus stops at Bournemouth town centre, Bournemouth Railway Station, Winton, Moordown, Northbourne and Parley Cross.
To plan your journey, you can use the Traveline website which will plan your route and itinerary for travelling by public transport.
Travelling by taxi
The best way to guarantee your onward travel from Bournemouth Airport by taxi is to book one in advance. This means the start of your holiday to Dorset will be stress-free and requires no waiting in queues. Most taxis now take card payments, but be prepared to pay by cash if necessary. Priority Cars and Cross Country Cabs both offer airport pick-ups.
Southern England Airports
Dorset is also easily accessible from Southampton Airport, Exeter Airport, Bristol Airport, London Gatwick and London Heathrow.
Take a look at their websites to find the nearest connecting airport and book a flight to come and explore one of the finest and historic places in England.
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