Flying from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Bordeaux Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Bordeaux's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Basel.
Choose from four weekly Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Bordeaux Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 21:10.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BSL to BOD flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EasyJet has direct flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Bordeaux — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
EasyJet ranks as the top on-time carrier for BSL to BOD flights, with 88.68% of services landing on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Bordeaux Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BSL and BOD include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
R 548 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,164. These fares can change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from BSL to BOD by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Bordeaux Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BSL to BOD.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Handy information about Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
81% of flights departing from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of BSL.
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Basel. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BSL? If you're boarding an early flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Bordeaux Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Reserve a hotel close to BOD if you're taking a late Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Bordeaux Airport rental car and explore Bordeaux and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and OK Mobility are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Bordeaux Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Bordeaux. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Bordeaux Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bordeaux. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Bordeaux is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Bordeaux Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BSL to BOD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Bordeaux, a visit to Paris will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Lyon is another must-experience destination in France and is around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. No journey is complete without experiencing Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.