Frequently Asked Questions
Popular Routes & Destinations
Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch to London Heathrow Airport
Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport
Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch to Southampton Airport
Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch to Southampton Docks
New Milton Airport Transfers & Taxi Service
Verwood Airport Transfers & Taxi Service
Who are Dorset Airport Taxi?
Dorset Airport Taxi is operated by one of the South’s most established and respected Taxi companies who have been providing a service to the local area for many years.
Our Airport Car and Ferry Port Taxi Service provide holidaymakers in the Dorset area with an affordable, reliable and professional connection between their home and onward destination.
With a fleet of well maintained and comfortable vehicles, Dorset Airport Taxi’s will take the strain out of your airport transfer or a trip to the ferry port, collecting you directly from your doorstep.
Covering popular airports and ferry ports including Bournemouth Airport, Southampton Airport, Gatwick Airport, Southampton Dock and Portsmouth Dock; thousands of possible destinations can begin with Dorset Airport Taxi.
Family Holiday Ready!
We have plenty of space for Children’s Car Seats, Prams, Skis, Snowboards, Surfboards, Wheelchairs & Mobility Scooters as long as you inform us at the time of your enquiry.
We take safety seriously. Making your family holiday easy and safe.
Our Price Guarantee
We will price-match any quotes you send us and give you the best price guaranteed.
We offer one way and return transfers.
Where do I get my booking confirmation?
You will receive one confirmation email for each journey and please be sure to check your spam folder just incase.
Do you offer one way and return bookings?
We offer both return and one-way bookings.
How early should you arrive before your flight?
A taxi from Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport can take 2 hours and 20 minutes with good traffic so we would suggest you leave 4 hours 30 minutes before your flight is due to take off if you’re destination is in Europe to give adequate time to travel and avoid feeling rushed.
We recommend to leave 5 hours 30 minutes before your flight is due if you are flying outside of Europe.
24/7 Pickup & Return
You tell us your schedule and we will advise and take care of the rest for you.
No wheelchair access and ramp is currently available.
What is the travel time for a Taxi from Christchurch to London Heathrow?
A taxi from Christchurch to Heathrow can take 1 hour and 40 minutes with good traffic.
We would suggest you leave 4 hours before your flight is due to take off if your destination is in Europe to give adequate time to travel and avoid feeling rushed.
We recommend leaving 5 hours before your flight is due if you are flying outside of Europe.
Some times of the year we recommend leaving 3 hours before your flight is due, because as we say it is better to have time in London Heathrow than being stuck on the motorway!
Please check if you are in doubt as we would hate for you to be running after your plane.
Are you assistance Dog friendly?
Yes, we will be happy to have your assistance Dog on board for the trip.
Where do I get my booking confirmation?
You will receive one confirmation email for each journey and please be sure to check your spam folder just incase.
Do you have multiple drop-off locations?
We are not limited to one drop off spot for each destination. Tell us which terminal or which dock and we will ensure you are there on time.
How long has Dorset Airport Taxi been operating?
We have been operating for over 10 years in the Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch areas. In 2025 we completed just shy of 6500 trips across all 3 areas. Combined as a fleet we have almost 100 years of experience!