Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Bordeaux is two hours behind Istanbul and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from IST to BOD start at 08:10 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 14:55 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, there are six weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bordeaux Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to BOD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Bordeaux (and maybe even some other exciting corners of France!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bordeaux Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between IST and BOD:
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
R 1,142 is currently the best price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,630. These prices may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from IST to BOD, book your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bordeaux Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IST to BOD.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near IST. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bordeaux Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Book a hotel close to BOD if you're catching a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility and explore beyond Bordeaux's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Bordeaux. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bordeaux Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bordeaux. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bordeaux Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IST to BOD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've visited Bordeaux, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Travel about 499 kilometres north-east to Paris to check off its leading sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, your itinerary will be busy.
Lyon is another essential stop in France and is around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. No trip is complete without seeing Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.