Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Faro Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Bordeaux's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Bordeaux one hour ahead of Faro.
To ensure you catch your FAO to BOD flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Bordeaux (and then discovering more of France!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Faro Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Faro Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between FAO and BOD:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Malaga Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Faro Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight is R 581. A return plane ticket right now is R 1,311. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from FAO to BOD, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Bordeaux Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from FAO to BOD.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Faro Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Faro Airport, 76.66% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Faro to Faro Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near FAO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Faro Airport to Bordeaux Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
If you're getting in on a late Faro Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BOD:
Grab a Bordeaux Airport rental car and discover Bordeaux and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and OK Mobility are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport to central Bordeaux has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The quietest month for a flight from Faro Airport to Bordeaux Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Bordeaux based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Faro Airport to Bordeaux Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FAO to BOD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bordeaux. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Lyon is another favourite destination in France and is around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. No journey is complete without visiting Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.