Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
The timezone in Bordeaux is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Hong Kong.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HKG to BOD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between HKG and BOD:
Zurich Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
At the moment, R 5,114 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,267. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from HKG to BOD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from HKG to BOD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hong Kong International 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 Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
HKG's address is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Of all flights leaving Hong Kong International Airport, 73.04% touch down on time at their destination.
Hong Kong International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Bordeaux Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to HKG:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
If you're getting in on a late Hong Kong International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near BOD:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility and explore beyond Bordeaux's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
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.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Bordeaux Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Bordeaux. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Bordeaux is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Bordeaux Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HKG to BOD in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bordeaux. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux, Lyon is another essential stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
