Cheap Flights from London (LOND) to Bordeaux (BOD)

Travelling from London to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): What you need to know

• London has numerous airports where you can begin your next adventure. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Bordeaux Airport (BOD). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.

• Bordeaux is one hour ahead of London. Bordeaux Airport is located in Bordeaux, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.

• Your flight from London to BOD 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 when you're flying internationally.

• Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

• A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to BOD leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:

  • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Dublin Airport (DUB)

  • Geneve Airport (GVA)

• Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

• Searching for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Bordeaux Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:

  • Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4

  • Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4

  • Crowne Plaza London Heathrow T4 by IHG

• 68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

• You can book a direct London to Bordeaux Airport (BOD) flight ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Figure out if flying from LGW works better for your plans.

• Board your direct flight from London to BOD with easyJet. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of LGW.

• easyJet is the most popular choice for travellers flying from LGW to BOD.

• With 68.89% of services arriving as planned, British Airways is the top on-time carrier flying between London Gatwick Airport and Bordeaux Airport.

• You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.

• Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to BOD flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

  • Sofitel London Gatwick

  • Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central

  • Hilton London Gatwick Airport

• 69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.

Stansted Airport (STN)

• You can lock in a flight ticket from London to Bordeaux Airport (BOD) with one or more stops out of Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and BOD:

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Geneve Airport (GVA)

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

• The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.

• Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Bordeaux Airport flight:

  • Novotel London Stansted Airport

  • Ramada London Stansted Airport

  • Days Inn London Stansted Airport

• The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.

About Bordeaux Airport (BOD)

• Have a late flight from London to Bordeaux Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near BOD and shut your eyes sooner:

  • The Originals Access, Hôtel Bordeaux Aéroport

  • Premiere Classe Bordeaux Ouest - Mérignac Aéroport

  • Campanile Bordeaux Ouest - Mérignac Aéroport

• Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bordeaux and beyond.

• Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London to Bordeaux Airport flight.

Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux

• Bordeaux Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Bordeaux. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.

• It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)

• Currently, $63 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Bordeaux Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $133. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

• Book two months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to BOD.

• Organise your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on London to Bordeaux Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

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The best time to fly from London to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)

• Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Bordeaux. June is when most people book flights from London to Bordeaux Airport (BOD), which may be perfect if you're after more action.

• Book a London to BOD flight ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bordeaux to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

• If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Bordeaux Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).

More about Bordeaux

• When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Bordeaux right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Bordeaux Airport:

  • Residhotel Galerie Tatry

  • Staycity Aparthotels Bordeaux City Centre

  • Victoria Garden Bordeaux Centre

• There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Bordeaux Museum of Wines, Wine Corner and Bordeaux Wine School (Ecole du Vin) are leading attractions which should be on every Bordeaux itinerary.

Explore more of France

• Bordeaux has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France you should also see. Around 225 kilometres south-east of Bordeaux, a trip to Toulouse will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Canal du Midi, place du capitole and Museum of natural History.

• If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in France, consider Nantes, roughly 274 kilometres north of Bordeaux. Les Machines de L'ile, Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne are key reasons to visit.