Travelling from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Palermo Airport (PMO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Palermo Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Bordeaux and Palermo share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BOD to PMO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Palermo (and then seeing more of Italy!) is a cinch with Volotea. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Palermo Airport.
Volotea has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Palermo Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BOD and PMO:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
Florence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)
Right now, RM156 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Palermo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM281. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BOD to PMO.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Palermo Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BOD to PMO.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bordeaux Airport to Palermo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Bordeaux Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BOD arrive on schedule 83% of the time.
To get to Bordeaux Airport from central Bordeaux, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near BOD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Palermo Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Palermo Airport (PMO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bordeaux Airport to Palermo Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PMO instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Palermo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent and explore beyond Palermo's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Palermo Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Palermo Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Palermo Airport to central Palermo has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Palermo Airport (PMO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Palermo Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Palermo in March.
The warmest month in Palermo is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Bordeaux Airport to Palermo Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BOD to PMO in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Palermo. Around 434 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Around 322 kilometres north of Palermo, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.