Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Bordeaux is one hour ahead of Birmingham and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BHX to BOD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Getting to Bordeaux (and then discovering more of France!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Bordeaux Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BHX and BOD include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight is ج.م. 1,264. A round-trip fare right now is ج.م. 2,661. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from BHX to BOD by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Bordeaux Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BHX to BOD is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Bordeaux Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of all flights leaving Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% land on time at their destination.
To reach Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near BHX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Bordeaux Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
If you're arriving on a late Birmingham International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near BOD:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility and discover more of Bordeaux and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bordeaux Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport to the centre of Bordeaux has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Bordeaux Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Bordeaux based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Bordeaux is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Bordeaux Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BHX to BOD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of 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 major stop in France, head for Lyon, about 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are among the biggest draws.
