Flying from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
The timezone in Bordeaux is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Tel Aviv.
To ensure you get on your TLV to BOD flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Currently, R 5,226 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,694. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from TLV to BOD, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Bordeaux Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
72.9% of flights that take off from Ben Gurion International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Ben Gurion International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to TLV? If you've booked an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Bordeaux Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ben Gurion International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BOD instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bordeaux and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Bordeaux. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Bordeaux Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Bordeaux in January.
Before locking in your flight from Ben Gurion International 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 TLV to BOD around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
You've visited Bordeaux, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel around 499 kilometres north-east to Paris to tick off its top sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Lyon is another essential stop in France and is around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. No trip is complete without visiting Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
