Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Bordeaux and Frankfurt are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Each week, there are 14 Bordeaux Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 10:25 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 18:40 with Lufthansa.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BOD to FRA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Lufthansa offers direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Frankfurt — and maybe even more of Germany if time allows.
Lufthansa is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering BOD to FRA flights is Lufthansa. Its services land as planned 72.09% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bordeaux Airport to Frankfurt Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BOD and FRA include:
Stuttgart Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight is R 1,410. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 3,143. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BOD to FRA.
The cheapest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Frankfurt Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BOD to FRA.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bordeaux Airport to Frankfurt Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
When it comes to Bordeaux Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.44% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Bordeaux Airport from central Bordeaux, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BOD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Frankfurt Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're arriving on a late Bordeaux Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience more of Frankfurt and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to the centre of Frankfurt has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Frankfurt. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Bordeaux Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOD to FRA in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.