Flying from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Bordeaux is one hour ahead of Newquay and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NQY 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.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between NQY and BOD:
Dublin Airport
Faro Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Newquay Cornwall Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight is R 4,527. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 3,600. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from NQY to BOD, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Bordeaux Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
64.34% of flights that take off from Newquay Cornwall Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Newquay Cornwall Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Newquay. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near NQY? If you've booked an early flight from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Bordeaux Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
If you're getting in on a late Newquay Cornwall Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near BOD:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility to explore Bordeaux and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Bordeaux Airport around three weeks in advance.
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 driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Bordeaux Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Bordeaux in January.
Before locking in your flight from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Bordeaux Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from NQY to BOD in January if you'd rather travel during 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 to offer, 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 sights like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of France, consider Lyon, roughly 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are among its highlights.
