Travelling from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to London: what you need to know
Bordeaux Airport is located in Bordeaux. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is 1 hour behind Bordeaux.
Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the most traveled route, with 38 weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from BOD to LGW is with British Airways at 23:20. Choose the first departure with easyJet at 06:50 if you want to get going early.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from BOD to London. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You can travel directly to London departing from BOD. Arrive at any of these airports on your flight from Bordeaux Airport to London:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
Pick from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to London. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from BOD to London, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you have a passport from France and plan to travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on the reason for your trip and are subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Bordeaux Airport to London.
BOD is around 13 kilometres from central Bordeaux. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BOD? If you're catching an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to London, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to London
30 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bordeaux Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 76 €. Depending on when and how early 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 should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BOD to London.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Bordeaux Airport to London. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bordeaux Airport to London, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the centre of London is about 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 1 minute.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bordeaux Airport to London. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is roughly 80 kilometres from the centre of London. Once you've disembarked your flight from Bordeaux Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from BOD to London:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to London. To escape the crowds, head to London in February when it's quieter.
Before booking a flight from Bordeaux Airport to London, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from BOD to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
After locking in your flight from Bordeaux Airport to London, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your London itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Buckingham Palace.
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Choose one of our car rentals in London and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare companies in one go to find your perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Bordeaux Airport to London.