Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
The timezone in Bordeaux is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Nottingham.
Leave enough time to make your EMA to BOD flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from East Midlands Airport to Bordeaux Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between EMA and BOD include:
Geneve Airport
Ibiza Airport
Menorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
68 € is the lowest price for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Return flights start at 182 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EMA to BOD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from East Midlands Airport to Bordeaux Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
75.1% of flights departing from East Midlands Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Nottingham to East Midlands Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to EMA? If you've booked an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Bordeaux Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late East Midlands Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BOD instead:
Grab a Bordeaux Airport rental car and explore Bordeaux and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and OK Mobility are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Bordeaux Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
From Bordeaux Airport, Bordeaux is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The quietest month for a flight from East Midlands Airport to Bordeaux Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Bordeaux based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from East Midlands Airport to Bordeaux Airport for August if you want to visit Bordeaux during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EMA to BOD in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've visited Bordeaux, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey about 499 kilometres north-east to Paris to tick off its top attractions. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux, Lyon is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.