Flying from London to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD): What you need to know
London has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from London to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD) leaving from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London Luton Airport (LTN).
Bordeaux is one hour ahead of London. Bordeaux Merignac Airport is located in Bordeaux, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from London to BOD. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from London to BOD departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Bordeaux Merignac Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Planning to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD) plane tickets can be booked from here.
EasyJet has direct flights from London to BOD leaving from LGW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
EasyJet is the top choice for travellers flying from LGW to BOD.
Want to fly with the most punctual carrier? Choose easyJet. 86.6% of its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Bordeaux Merignac Airport touch down on schedule.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to BOD flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport get to their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD) with one or more stops departing from London Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most common stopovers between STN and BOD:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Bordeaux Merignac Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a reliable starting point for your journey.
About Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Bordeaux Merignac Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BOD instead:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your London to Bordeaux Merignac Airport flight.
Getting from Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Central Bordeaux is around 11 kilometres from Bordeaux Merignac Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD)
At the moment, $39 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Bordeaux Merignac Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $76. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to BOD.
The best month for picking up cheap London to Bordeaux Merignac Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD). June is the busiest month to travel to Bordeaux. If crowds aren't your thing, go in January.
Before locking in your London to BOD plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Bordeaux Merignac Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 12ºC.
More about Bordeaux
After booking your flight from London to Bordeaux Merignac Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bordeaux:
Your trip to Bordeaux should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions you can't miss include National Opera of Bordeaux, Museum de Bordeaux and Château La Mission Haut-Brion.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres southeast of Bordeaux, a visit to Toulouse will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.
If you're ready to explore another side of France, consider Nantes, about 274 kilometres north of Bordeaux. Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas are among its highlights.