Travelling from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Zadar Airport to Bordeaux Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Zadar and Bordeaux are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ZAD to BOD flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Bordeaux (and then exploring more of France!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Zadar Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
At the moment, R 920 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zadar Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,133. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ZAD to BOD.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zadar Airport to Bordeaux Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ZAD to BOD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Zadar Airport to Bordeaux Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Zadar Airport (ZAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Zadar Airport, data shows 74.63% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Zadar Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Zadar. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near ZAD? If you're catching an early flight from Zadar Airport to Bordeaux Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
If you're arriving on a late Zadar Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near BOD:
Begin 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.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
From Bordeaux Airport, Bordeaux is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
June is the most popular month for flights from Zadar Airport to Bordeaux Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Bordeaux in January.
The warmest month in Bordeaux is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Zadar Airport to Bordeaux Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ZAD to BOD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of France you'll want to see. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Bordeaux, a trip to Paris will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Lyon is another essential stop in France and is around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. No trip is complete without a visit to Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.