Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Bordeaux's timezone is UTC+1, making Bordeaux one hour ahead of Cardiff.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CWL 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.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cardiff Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CWL and BOD:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
$218 is currently the best price for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Return flights start at $368. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CWL to BOD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport to Bordeaux Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
66.16% of flights leaving from Cardiff Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CWL? If you've booked an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Bordeaux Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
If you're landing on a late Cardiff Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options 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 see more of Bordeaux and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
From Bordeaux Airport, Bordeaux is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by 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 Cardiff Airport to Bordeaux Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Bordeaux in January.
Book your flight from Cardiff Airport to Bordeaux Airport for August if you'd like to go to Bordeaux during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CWL to BOD in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Bordeaux, a trip to Paris will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you want to check out another well-known destination 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 highlights.