Travelling from Nice Airport (NCE) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Nice Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Bordeaux's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Nice.
Every week, there are 13 Nice Airport to Bordeaux Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your NCE to BOD flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Nice Airport to Bordeaux Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Bordeaux (and then other destinations in France) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
EasyJet is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier operating NCE to BOD flights. An exceptional 81.65% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nice Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between NCE and BOD:
Geneva Airport
Lyon Airport
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport
Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)
76% of flights that take off from Nice Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Nice to Nice Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near NCE? If you've booked an early flight from Nice Airport to Bordeaux Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
If you're landing on a late Nice Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near BOD:
Grab a Bordeaux Airport rental car and explore Bordeaux and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and OK Mobility are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport around three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The quietest month for a flight from Nice Airport to Bordeaux Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Bordeaux based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Bordeaux is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Nice Airport to Bordeaux Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NCE to BOD around that time if you want to 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 seen the sights of Bordeaux. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
If you're interested in discovering another side of France, consider Lyon, about 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon are key reasons to visit.