Travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Bordeaux Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Lyon and Bordeaux share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from LYS to BOD start at 06:00 — the first with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 22:20 with easyJet. In total, there are 31 weekly Lyon Airport to Bordeaux Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your LYS to BOD flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Air France has direct flights from Lyon Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Bordeaux — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
Air France is the top choice for travellers on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier operating LYS to BOD flights. An exceptional 92.86% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lyon Airport to Bordeaux Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LYS and BOD include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Strasbourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight is R 699. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 1,369. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LYS to BOD, book your trip five months before your planned departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Airport to Bordeaux Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LYS to BOD.
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Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
Of the flights that depart from Lyon Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Lyon Airport from central Lyon, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Lyon Airport to Bordeaux Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LYS:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Consider staying in a hotel near BOD if you're on a late Lyon Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Bordeaux and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Bordeaux. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
June is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Airport to Bordeaux Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Bordeaux in March.
Book your flight from Lyon Airport to Bordeaux Airport for August if you want to explore Bordeaux during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LYS to BOD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France you'll want to see. About 499 kilometres north-east of Bordeaux, a trip to Paris will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Lyon is another favourite destination in France and is around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. No trip is complete without visiting Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.