Travelling from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Geneva Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Bordeaux and Geneva are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from 11 weekly Bordeaux Airport to Geneva Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 21:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your BOD to GVA flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Geneva (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is a snap with easyJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Geneva Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is easyJet.
The most punctual carrier that offers BOD to GVA flights is easyJet. Its services land as planned 69.23% of the time.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Geneva Airport. These are the top stopovers between BOD and GVA:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
Nice Airport
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Bordeaux Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BOD land on schedule 83% of the time.
To get to Bordeaux Airport from central Bordeaux, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BOD? If you're catching an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Geneva Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bordeaux Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Geneva Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Geneva's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Geneva Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneva Airport, Geneva is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Geneva Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Geneva in March.
The warmest month in Geneva is August, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Bordeaux Airport to Geneva Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BOD to GVA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.