Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport () is the international airport of Bordeaux, in south-western France. It is situated in the commune of Mérignac, west of Bordeaux, within the département of the Gironde. It mainly features flights to metropolitan and leisure destinations in Europe and Northern Africa and serves as a base for easyJet, Ryanair and Volotea airlines. History KG 40, the prime land-based maritime patrol Luftwaffe unit was primarily based at Bordeaux-Mérignac during the Occupation of France in World War II. Terminals Bordeaux Airport has three passenger buildings: Terminal A is mainly for international flights Terminal B passenger air terminal has two levels and is principally dedicated to Air France traffic between Paris and Bordeaux. Terminal billi is a separate facility for low cost carriers. It has one floor and has small check-in and arrivals areas as well as a departures area with six aircraft parking positions which are used for walk boarding. Users of Terminal billi are easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air. Airlines and destinations The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport: Statistics Access Road The airport is accessible by road via the A630 autoroute (exit 11b). There is a shuttle by 30'Direct shuttle serving the Bordeaux Saint-Jean railway station. Bus route 1+ of Transports Bordeaux Métropole serves the city centre. Tram The Bordeaux tramway system does not yet reach the airport, but an extension to Line A is expected to link the airport with the city centre by 2022. See also United States Air Force in France References External links Official website Aéroport de Bordeaux (Union des Aéroports Français) Airports in Nouvelle-Aquitaine Installations of the French Air and Space Force Buildings and structures in Bordeaux Transport in Nouvelle-Aquitaine