Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Bordeaux is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your EDI to BOD flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Bordeaux (and maybe even some other great corners of France!). Check out the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between EDI and BOD:
Belfast International Airport
London Luton Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Currently, R 817 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,676. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from EDI to BOD by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux Airport is April. 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 see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from EDI to BOD.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the departures from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to EDI:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Book a hotel near BOD if you're taking a late Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Bordeaux Airport rental car and discover Bordeaux and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and OK Mobility are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Bordeaux Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Bordeaux. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Bordeaux based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to BOD in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres north-east of Bordeaux, a trip to Paris will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're eager to discover another corner of France, head for Lyon, roughly 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are among its highlights.