Bournemouth Airport (BOH) is compact and easy, with three on-site car parks all within a few minutes' walk of the terminal. The big change for 2026 is a new tiered drop-off charge, so it pays to know the rules before you arrive. Here is the full guide to parking at Bournemouth and how to keep the cost down.
Your car parks at Bournemouth
- Car Park 1. The closest to check-in, a 2 to 4 minute walk. This is also the pick-up and drop-off car park.
- Car Park 2. Great-value on-site parking, a 3 to 10 minute walk to the terminal, and usually the cheapest choice for a holiday.
- Car Park 3. Closest to Arrivals, a 5 to 7 minute walk to check-in.
All the car parks can be pre-booked with Flex, which lets you amend or cancel up to two hours before you arrive. There are no official meet and greet services at Bournemouth, so the on-site car parks are your options.
The 2026 Bournemouth drop-off charge
From 1 June 2026, Bournemouth charges to use the pick-up and drop-off car park (CP1), and it applies 24 hours a day, every day, with no off-peak discount:
| Time in the drop-off car park | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | £8 |
| 30 to 60 minutes | £15 |
| 1 to 4 hours | £20 |
Thirty minutes for £8 is generous compared with airports that charge £5 or more for just 10 minutes, but it is still a charge, so do not dawdle if you only need a minute.
The cheapest way to park at Bournemouth
- Pre-book Car Park 2 for holidays , it is the best-value on-site option and pre-booking beats the drive-up rate.
- Book early. Bournemouth prices move with demand through the year, and the earliest bookings are the cheapest.
- Add Flex if your plans might change , it lets you amend or cancel up to two hours before arrival.
Bournemouth Airport parking FAQ
How much is drop-off at Bournemouth Airport?
From 1 June 2026 it is £8 for up to 30 minutes, £15 for 30 to 60 minutes and £20 for one to four hours, applied 24 hours a day.
What is the cheapest car park at Bournemouth?
Car Park 2 is the best-value on-site option for a holiday. Pre-book it and book as early as you can.
Is there meet and greet at Bournemouth Airport?
No , there are no official meet and greet services. The three on-site car parks are your options.
Can I cancel a Bournemouth parking booking?
Yes, if you book with Flex, which lets you amend or cancel up to two hours before you arrive.
Prices vary through the year. See current parking at Bournemouth Airport, and for how the drop-off fee compares nationally, see our UK airport drop-off charges guide.