Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Bilbao and Bordeaux follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BIO to BOD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BIO and BOD:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
39 € is the best price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Return flights start at 79 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BIO to BOD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82.76% of flights that take off from BIO arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to BIO:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BOD if you're catching a late Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Bordeaux Airport rental car and discover Bordeaux and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and OK Mobility are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Bordeaux. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Bordeaux in January.
Before locking in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BIO to BOD in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Bordeaux, a trip to Paris will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Lyon is another must-experience destination in France and is around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. No journey is complete without dropping by Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.