Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bordeaux Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Lyon and Bordeaux are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 177 Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, jump on the 06:00 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:30 with easyJet.
Give yourself enough time to make your LYS to BOD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Travelling to Bordeaux (and then seeing more of France!) is a snap with Air France. This popular carrier has direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Air France is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Air France stands out as the most punctual carrier for LYS to BOD flights, with 80.56% of services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between LYS and BOD:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Strasbourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Currently, $58 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $127. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LYS to BOD by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bordeaux Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LYS to BOD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, data shows 69.6% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Lyon to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LYS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bordeaux Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BOD instead:
Grab a Bordeaux Airport rental car and explore Bordeaux and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and OK Mobility are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Bordeaux Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Bordeaux. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
June is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bordeaux Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Bordeaux in January.
The warmest month in Bordeaux is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bordeaux Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to BOD in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Bordeaux. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Lyon is another must-experience destination in France and is around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. No journey is complete without seeing Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.