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Airport Name
Bordeaux Airport

Airport Location
The airport is situated 7.5 miles from Bordeaux.

Terminals
2

IATA Code
BOD

Telephone
+33 (0)5 5634 5050

Airport Overview

France’s wine region is world-famous, with its rolling hills layered in vineyards and dotted with cozy villages. While most visitors to the country fly into Paris, traffic to regional airports such as Bordeaux Mérignac Airport (BOD) is increasing steadily. Located in the town of Mérignac, six miles (10km) west of Bordeaux, the airport is small and efficient, saving passengers much of the hassle and queues that have become synonymous with major hubs such as Paris’ Charles de Gaulle International Airport.

There are almost hourly flights to Bordeaux Airport from Paris, and daily flights to nearly all other French airports. In fact, it’s possible to fly almost anywhere in Europe from Bordeaux, including weekly services to London, Prague, Geneva, Madrid, Amsterdam, Lisbon and Milan.

Terminal Transfer

There is a short, covered walkway linking the terminal buildings.

Getting into Town

Train: There are no train or subway services directly to the airport. The nearest train station is in Bordeaux, and can be reached via bus.

Bus: Liane 1, public bus, runs regularly during the day between the airport and the city. It also stops at Tram Line A at Mérignac Center, and Tram Lines B and C at Bordeaux Quinconces, costing €1.40 per ticket. There is also an express airport Jet Bus going to the Bordeaux Train Station every 45 minutes, for €7.

Taxi: There are several taxi companies that opera from the airport (outside the terminal building). Average fares are in the euro; 30 range.

Car Parking

There are express, short-term and long-term parking options available at Bordeaux Airport. The express parking lot is next to the terminal building. Parking is free for the first ten minutes, and thereafter is charged at €2.50 for 30 minutes, €3.50 for an hour, and €4.50 for two hours; before increasing by €5 per hour. The indoor car park (P0), also found next to the terminal building, charges €4.40 for an hour and €8.80 for up to three hours. P1 is 200 meters from the terminal, and charges €3 for an hour, €6 for three hours and €12 for 24 hours. P2 has free parking for 30 minutes and charges €12 per day, while P4 is the most cost-effective for long-term parking, with a weekly rate of €25. There is a free shuttle service linking P4 to the terminal building.

Information Desks

There is an information desk in the arrivals area of the terminal building.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: a bank, currency exchange offices, a VAT refund desk, a post office and internet access in the departures area.

Luggage: Lost luggage queries are handled by the individual airlines.

Conference and business: There are no business facilities at the airport.

Shopping: Shops at the airport offer everything from souvenirs and fashion to magazines and travel pillows. There are newsagents with the latest papers and soft drinks, and duty-free shops with French perfume, wine and tobacco products.

Food and drink: There are only a few places to eat in Bordeaux Airport, including an Illy coffee bar and Restaurant Tempus. There are also a few kiosks where you can grab snacks for the flight.

Other facilities: The airport offers travel agencies, tour operators, and access and facilities for disabled passengers.

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is free in all the boarding zones, in restaurants and bars in the public areas and in the departures area.

 

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