Flying from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Bordeaux Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Alicante and Bordeaux are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Your ALC to BOD flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Bordeaux (and then discovering more of France!) is a snap with Volotea. This popular carrier has direct flights from Alicante Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Volotea.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante Airport to Bordeaux Airport. These are the top stopovers between ALC and BOD:
Madrid Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Marseille Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight is 29 €. A return ticket right now is 58 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from ALC to BOD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Bordeaux Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ALC to BOD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Alicante Airport to Bordeaux Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
Of the flights that depart from Alicante Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Alicante Airport from central Alicante, it takes about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ALC? If you've booked an early flight from Alicante Airport to Bordeaux Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
If you're arriving on a late Alicante Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near BOD:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility and explore beyond Bordeaux's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Alicante Airport to Bordeaux Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bordeaux. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Alicante Airport to Bordeaux Airport for August if you'd like to go to Bordeaux during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ALC to BOD sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Bordeaux, a visit to Paris will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Lyon is another well-known destination in France and is around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. No journey is complete without a visit to Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.

