Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
The timezone in Bordeaux is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Leave enough time to make your LHR to BOD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and BOD:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Right now, R 1,349 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,841. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to BOD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LHR to BOD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bordeaux Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BOD instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility and discover more of Bordeaux and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bordeaux Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Bordeaux. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bordeaux Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Bordeaux. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bordeaux Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to BOD in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Bordeaux, a trip to Paris will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Lyon is another standout 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.