Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Bordeaux Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Bordeaux is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Heraklion.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your HER to BOD flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Bordeaux Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Bordeaux holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of France:
Aegean Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HER and BOD:
Verona Villafranca Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Right now, RM120 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM421. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HER to BOD.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Bordeaux Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Bordeaux Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from HER arrive on schedule 80.18% of the time.
Heraklion Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near HER. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Bordeaux Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Book a hotel close to BOD if you're taking a late Heraklion Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Bordeaux and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport to central Bordeaux has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Bordeaux Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Bordeaux. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Heraklion Airport to Bordeaux Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HER to BOD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bordeaux. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If there's time to check out another major destination in France, head for Lyon, roughly 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are key highlights.