Travelling from Vancouver to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Vancouver to Bordeaux Airport (BOD), there's a good range of airports you can take off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's main terminals.
Bordeaux Airport is located in Bordeaux. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Vancouver.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Vancouver to BOD. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Bordeaux Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, 71.77% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can reach CXH from the centre of Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Vancouver to BOD flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to Bordeaux Airport flight:
Flights that depart from YXX make it to their destination on schedule 67.97% of the time.
About Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Bordeaux Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near BOD and turn in quicker:
Grab a Bordeaux Airport rental car and explore Bordeaux and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and OK Mobility are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Bordeaux Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport to central Bordeaux is about 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Right now, 209 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Bordeaux Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 556 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to BOD, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
February is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Bordeaux Airport (BOD), while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Bordeaux based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Bordeaux is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to BOD plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Bordeaux Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Bordeaux
Start your Bordeaux trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Bordeaux Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Bordeaux Museum of Wines and Wine Corner are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Bordeaux to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Bordeaux Wine School (Ecole du Vin).
Explore more of France
Toulouse is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bordeaux. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Canal du Midi, place du capitole and Museum of natural History.
Nantes is another well-known destination in France and is around 274 kilometres north of Bordeaux. No trip is complete without dropping by Les Machines de L'ile, Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne.