Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bordeaux Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Bordeaux is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Athens.
Flights from ATH to BOD start at 06:15 — the earliest with Volotea. The latest departure is at 22:55 with Volotea. In total, there are four weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flights.
Your ATH to BOD flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bordeaux Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Bordeaux adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of France:
Aegean Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for ATH to BOD flights is Aegean Airlines.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bordeaux Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and BOD:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Naples International Airport
Heraklion Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Currently, RM168 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM398. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from ATH to BOD by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bordeaux Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of all flights leaving Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near ATH? If you're boarding an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bordeaux Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
If you have a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near BOD:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility and explore beyond Bordeaux's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Bordeaux. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bordeaux Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Bordeaux in January.
The warmest month in Bordeaux is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bordeaux Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to BOD sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bordeaux. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include 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 trip is complete without a visit to Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.