Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (EGC)

Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (EGC), also known as Roumanières Airport, is a significant regional international gateway serving the Dordogne department in southwestern France. Located just 3 kilometers southeast of Bergerac, the airport acts as a primary hub for international tourists visiting the 'Périgord' region, famous for its historic chateaus, vineyards, and gourmet cuisine. It features a single paved runway capable of handling medium-haul aircraft like the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. The passenger terminal is compact and efficient, designed to handle high volumes of seasonal holiday traffic. Facilities include several check-in counters, a centralized security screening area, and a departures lounge. Within the terminal, travelers can find a café-bar serving local wines and light meals, a small retail shop for souvenirs and travel essentials, and free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the building. The airport's layout is straightforward, with minimal walking distances between the terminal entrance and the aircraft boarding positions, though passengers should note that jet bridges are not available and boarding is typically conducted via stairs on the tarmac. Flight operations at Bergerac are predominantly seasonal and heavily focused on the United Kingdom and Northern Europe. Major carriers such as Ryanair, British Airways, and Jet2.com provide frequent links to hubs like London Stansted, London City, and Manchester. Transavia also connects the region with Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Ground transportation is well-served by a dedicated taxi rank outside the arrivals hall, and several car rental agencies have offices on-site, which are highly recommended to be booked in advance during the peak summer months. For those requiring a wider range of global connections, Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) is located approximately 100 kilometers to the west.