Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Bordeaux Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Madrid and Bordeaux are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from MAD to BOD start at 07:10 — the earliest with Iberia. The last service of the day is at 20:30 with Volotea. Overall, there are 16 weekly Madrid Airport to Bordeaux Airport flights.
Your MAD to BOD flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Iberia is your gateway to discovering Bordeaux (and perhaps some other great corners of France!). Check out the direct flights from Madrid Airport to Bordeaux Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Iberia is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Iberia is a leader in on-time performance for MAD to BOD flights, with 85.25% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Bordeaux Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAD and BOD:
Barcelona Airport
Malaga Airport
Lyon Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Madrid Airport, data shows 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Madrid to Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Madrid Airport to Bordeaux Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAD:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Madrid Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BOD instead:
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Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport to central Bordeaux has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Bordeaux Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Bordeaux. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Madrid Airport to Bordeaux Airport for August if you want to go to Bordeaux during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to BOD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres north-east of Bordeaux, a trip to Paris will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Lyon is another essential stop in France and is around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. No trip is complete without dropping by Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.