Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
The timezone in Bordeaux is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BHX to BOD flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
EasyJet is your ticket to exploring Bordeaux (and perhaps some other great parts of France!). Browse the direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Bordeaux Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
Among carriers operating BHX to BOD flights, easyJet is the most consistent for on-time landings.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Bordeaux Airport. These are the top stopovers between BHX and BOD:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
72% of flights departing from Birmingham Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Bordeaux Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BHX:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
If you're landing on a late Birmingham Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near BOD:
Explore without limits with a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility and discover more of Bordeaux and beyond.
Booking your ride from Bordeaux Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
From Bordeaux Airport, Bordeaux is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Bordeaux Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bordeaux. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Bordeaux Airport for August if you'd like to go to Bordeaux during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to BOD in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bordeaux. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.