Hossegor sits on the Landes coast of South West France, about 35 minutes south of Bordeaux's beaches and just north of Biarritz and the Basque Country. For visitors from Britain and Ireland it's an easy hop — here's how to plan the journey.
The quick answer
Fly into Biarritz if you can (it's the closest, around 35 minutes away) or into Bordeaux for the widest choice of flights, then hire a car. Biarritz is best in summer; Bordeaux works year-round and from far more UK and Irish airports.
By air
Biarritz (BIQ) — the closest airport, ~35 min
Biarritz is the nearest airport and the quickest transfer to the villa. Direct flights are largely seasonal (roughly late spring to autumn), which suits a summer holiday perfectly:
- From London (Stansted / Gatwick) — Ryanair and easyJet
- From Edinburgh — Ryanair (seasonal)
- From Dublin — Ryanair (seasonal)
Bordeaux (BOD) — the widest choice, ~1h30
A little further (about 1h30–1h45 by car), but with year-round flights from across the UK and Ireland — ideal for spring, autumn or a regional departure:
- easyJet — Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London (Gatwick / Luton) and Manchester
- British Airways — London Gatwick
- Aer Lingus — Dublin and Cork
By train (low-carbon option)
Take the Eurostar from London to Paris, then a TGV to Bordeaux and a regional train (TER) to Dax or Bayonne. Dax is about 25–30 minutes from Hossegor by taxi or transfer. It's a full day of travel, but comfortable and far greener than flying.
By ferry & car
Bringing the family, bikes, surfboards or the dog? Brittany Ferries sails from Portsmouth or Plymouth to Bilbao or Santander in northern Spain, leaving a scenic drive of roughly 1h45–2h30 north to Hossegor. Alternatively, cross via the Eurotunnel or Dover and drive down — around 9–10 hours from Calais.
Getting around once you're here
A car is recommended: the villa is in a quiet residential setting, and you'll want the freedom to reach the beaches, the lake, local markets and Capbreton's port. Car hire is available at both airports. For shorter trips, the flat cycle paths through the pine forest are a joy — bikes get you to the beach without ever touching the road.
Transfer times at a glance
| From | Approx. drive to the villa | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Biarritz airport (BIQ) | ~35 min | Shortest transfer, summer flights |
| Bordeaux airport (BOD) | ~1h30–1h45 | Most routes, year-round |
| Dax train station | ~25–30 min | Arriving by train |
| Bayonne train station | ~35 min | Arriving by train |