Taxi from Southampton to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
Fixed-fare taxi transfers from Southampton to Bournemouth Airport (BOH) and back. Real-time flight monitoring, meet & greet at the terminal and a single agreed price — no meter, no surge.
Southampton to Bournemouth Airport (BOH) taxi & airport transfer — fixed fare from £75, door-to-door, 24/7. About 30 miles, around 40 minutes' drive.
Fixed-fare taxi transfers from Southampton to Bournemouth Airport (BOH) and back. Real-time flight monitoring, meet & greet at the terminal and a single agreed price — no meter, no surge.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH) is around 30 miles west of Southampton with a drive time of roughly 40 minutes. It's a popular choice for package holidays and low-cost flights, and we keep the transfer simple with one fixed fare agreed before you travel — no meter, no surge and no surprise add-ons.
Your driver meets you at BOH arrivals (or collects you from home, hotel, the cruise terminal or Southampton Central Station) and helps with your luggage. We monitor your flight so early landings or delays are handled automatically with no waiting charge. From executive saloons to 8-seater minibuses for families and groups, with the first child seat free on request.
The airport is at Hurn, north of Bournemouth and close to Christchurch, and it is reached from the A338 rather than through Bournemouth town centre. From Southampton the route is the M27 west, the A31 past Ringwood and the A338 to the terminal.
Fixed fares (from)
- Economy Saloon — up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 small bags: £75
- Comfort — up to 4 passengers, 3 large cases + 2 small bags: £81
- Estate — up to 4 passengers, 4 large cases + 2 small bags: £87
- Executive — up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 small bags: £93
- MPV — up to 6 passengers, 5 large cases + 2 small bags: £139
- 8-Seater Minibus — up to 8 passengers, 8 large cases + 8 small bags: £157
Why Southampton flyers use Bournemouth Airport
Bournemouth Airport is at Hurn, near Christchurch, about 30 miles west of Southampton. Most of its flights are holiday and low-cost routes — Jet2, Ryanair and TUI fly the bulk of them, with Palma, Alicante and Malaga among the most popular, and seasonal routes to Greece, Turkey and beyond.
That makes it a real alternative to the London airports for a family holiday: the drive is under an hour, the terminal is small, and security queues are usually shorter than at Gatwick.
What time to leave Southampton for a Bournemouth flight
Holiday flights often leave early in the morning. These pickup times assume a drive of about 40 minutes plus a 10-minute margin, and arriving 2 hours before departure; add time if you are travelling from the east of the city or with a lot of luggage.
| Flight departs | Be at the airport by | Pickup from central Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 04:00 | About 03:10 |
| 07:30 | 05:30 | About 04:40 |
| 10:00 | 08:00 | About 07:00 (allow for the morning traffic) |
| 14:00 | 12:00 | About 11:00 |
On summer Saturdays the A31 near Ringwood gets busy from mid-morning, so we add extra time for late-morning departures in July and August.
Getting from Southampton to Bournemouth Airport
| Option | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Hampshire Taxi (fixed fare) | About 40 minutes door to terminal, from £59 for the car; pickups between 10pm and 6am carry a 15% night rate, shown in the quote before you book |
| Public transport | There is no railway station at the airport, so it means a train to Bournemouth and then a local connection out to Hurn — awkward with holiday luggage and not practical for early flights |
| Drive and park | About 40 minutes, plus airport parking charged for every day you are away |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bournemouth Airport in Bournemouth town?
- No. It is at Hurn, a few miles north of the town near Christchurch, so the journey from Southampton skips Bournemouth's town-centre traffic.
- How much is a taxi from Southampton to Bournemouth Airport?
- A fixed-fare Southampton to Bournemouth Airport taxi starts at £75 for an economy saloon. MPVs and 8-seater minibuses are available for groups. The price is agreed before booking and includes flight monitoring and meet & greet.
- How long is the journey?
- Bournemouth Airport is around 30 miles from Southampton with a drive time of about 40 minutes in normal traffic. Your driver routes around congestion where possible.
- Do you monitor my flight?
- Yes. On Southampton to Bournemouth Airport (BOH) transfers we track every flight and adjust your pickup automatically for early arrivals or delays — at no extra charge.
- Can I book a return transfer?
- Yes — one-way or return BOH transfers are available. Add the return in the same booking; each journey is priced separately and shown before you pay.
- Do you provide child seats?
- Yes. The first child or booster seat is fitted free of charge (£10 for each extra seat) — simply request them when booking.
- Is there a train from Southampton to Bournemouth Airport?
- No train goes to the airport itself — it is at Hurn, several miles from Bournemouth station — so rail passengers need a local connection at the end. For early holiday flights and families with cases, a car from your door is usually the practical option.
- Which airlines fly from Bournemouth Airport?
- Mainly Jet2, Ryanair and TUI, flying holiday and low-cost routes such as Palma, Alicante and Malaga, with seasonal flights further afield. Check the airport's current timetable, as routes change by season.