Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Bordeaux's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Bordeaux one hour ahead of London.
Every week, there are 19 London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, take the 06:05 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 19:50 with British Airways.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW 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.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Bordeaux (and then exploring more of France!) is a cinch with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates LGW to BOD flights, with 68.89% of its services arriving as planned.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and BOD:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Marseille Provence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
At the moment, R 633 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,505. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LGW to BOD, book your journey eight months before your planned departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for 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 better deal on cheap flights from LGW to BOD.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Book a hotel close to BOD if you're on a late London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility to explore Bordeaux and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Bordeaux Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
From Bordeaux Airport, Bordeaux is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Bordeaux. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to BOD in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Bordeaux, a trip to Paris will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux, Lyon is another essential stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.