Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bordeaux.
You can choose from 22 weekly Bordeaux Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with KLM is the earliest you can take. KLM operates the last service of the day at 18:05.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BOD to AMS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Amsterdam (and then exploring more of the Netherlands!) is a snap with KLM. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is KLM.
With a reliable 80.36% of services arriving as planned, KLM is the most punctual carrier for BOD to AMS flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bordeaux Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BOD and AMS include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
Manchester Airport
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
83% of flights departing from Bordeaux Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of BOD.
To reach Bordeaux Airport from central Bordeaux, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BOD? If you're catching an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bordeaux Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Grab a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Amsterdam. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you want to visit Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BOD to AMS in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the Netherlands waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the Netherlands, consider The Hague, roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague are highlights.
