Flying from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Malta International Airport to Bordeaux Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Valletta and Bordeaux share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Your MLA to BOD flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Travelling to Bordeaux (and then discovering more of France!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Malta International Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Malta International Airport to Bordeaux Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between MLA and BOD include:
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Naples International Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
37 € is the best price for a one-way Malta International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. A return flight starts from 66 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from MLA to BOD by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Bordeaux Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MLA to BOD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Malta International Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
72.79% of flights that take off from Malta International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Valletta to Malta International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Have an early flight from Malta International Airport to Bordeaux Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near MLA:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Malta International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BOD instead:
Grab a Bordeaux Airport rental car and discover Bordeaux and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and OK Mobility are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Bordeaux. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Bordeaux Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Bordeaux in January.
The warmest month in Bordeaux is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Malta International Airport to Bordeaux Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MLA to BOD around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bordeaux. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're eager to discover another side of France, head for Lyon, roughly 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are key reasons to visit.