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Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Airport Information
(Bordeaux, France)
Serving a large selection of both national and international destinations, Bordeaux Airport (BOD) stands right next to the suburb of Mérignac and alongside Le Haillan, Passac and Saint-Aubin. The airport sees a multitude of tourists coming into the Bordeaux Merignac area, as well as people on business and those simply making on-going connections.
Bordeaux Airport is also an important hub for all of the Air France Iberian connections and is situated just 12 km / 7 miles to the west of Bordeaux. The facility handles a throughput of around 3.5 million yearly passengers and contains one terminal with two sections, Hall A and Hall B, which are connected by a covered walkway. Hall A serves international flights, while Hall B handles domestic flights.
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There are several ground transportation options from Bordeaux Airport to the neighbouring Bordeaux-Merignac area and the Gare St. Jean rail station. Taxis and a JetBus shuttle service are offered for your convenience. Visitors can also hire a car from the car rental agency located right outside of the terminal building, with the A630 ring road encircling the city of Bordeaux.
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport (BOD) Information: History and Facilities
The history of Bordeaux Mérignac Airport surprisingly dates back a long way, to 1917, when it was in the guise of a military airbase. Also used for civilian flights, Bordeaux's airport was soon used by Air France for various flights around Europe. During WWII, the US air force was based at Mérignac Airport and it was not until the 1960s that all military activities ceased at the airport and the boom of package flights commenced.
Bordeaux Airport has several ATM machines, a bank and a post office. There are also plenty of shops, including one duty-free store in Hall A, and the Aeroboutique in Hall B. In addition, there are cafés, bars and two restaurants, Les Navigateurs and Les Maitres de Chais, which offer fine dining and excellent runway views.
A fax machine and a photocopier are provided on the departures level of Hall A. For more business facilities at Bordeaux Airport, travellers can go to one of several nearby airport hotels that offer conference rooms and other business amenities.
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport (BOD) Information: About Bordeaux Tourism
Bordeaux is famous for its wine and thousands of tourists flock here, not only to get a sampling of the special vintages, but also to enjoy the charm of the city. Following the turn of the new millennium, Bordeaux has undergone quite a transformation, with many of its most important buildings being restored, and wide boulevards converted into pedestrianised areas.
Located in south-west France and in the Aquitaine province, the region's capital city has a rich history that is immediately evident to those arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD), with a myriad of interesting historical attractions, such as castles and museums. There is also much culture to enjoy in the form of art galleries and music venues.
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