Travelling from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Rome: what you need to know
Approximately 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Rome.
Bordeaux (the location of Bordeaux Airport) and Rome are in the same timezone — UTC+1.
The most popular route is from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Choose from 4 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BOD to FCO is the 06:00 Volotea service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 20:25 with Ryanair.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from BOD to Rome.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Nonstop flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Rome are available for booking. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is where you'll be landing.
Book your ticket with Volotea. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Rome.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing flights from BOD to Rome, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Seville Airport (SVQ)
Menara Airport (RAK)
You can travel to Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from France. But before booking your cheap tickets from Bordeaux Airport to Rome, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Travelling from central Bordeaux to BOD takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 29 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Rome? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BOD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Rome
$47 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Rome. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $121. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BOD to Rome.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Bordeaux Airport to Rome. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 39 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 51 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bordeaux Airport to Rome. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Central Rome is located around 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). Once your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Rome has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 42 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near CIA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from BOD to Rome:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the most popular month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Rome. To skip the crowds, head to Rome in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Rome for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from BOD to Rome in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
After locking in your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Rome, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rome:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are must-visits when exploring Rome.
Complete your Rome trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Rome and explore the city at your leisure. Easily compare options in one place to find the ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Bordeaux Airport to Rome.