Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Madrid Airport.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bordeaux.
Flights from BOD to MAD start from 06:15 — the earliest with Volotea. The latest departure is at 18:25 with Volotea. In total, there are 16 weekly Bordeaux Airport to Madrid Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BOD to MAD flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Madrid (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a cinch with Iberia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Madrid Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Iberia on this route.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier operating BOD to MAD flights. An impressive 87.6% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Madrid Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between BOD and MAD:
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Malaga Airport
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
83% of flights leaving Bordeaux Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from BOD.
To reach Bordeaux Airport from central Bordeaux, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to BOD:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Consider staying in a hotel near MAD if you're taking a late Bordeaux Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Madrid Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and chase adventure across Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Madrid Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Madrid Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Madrid in March.
When reserving your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Madrid Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BOD to MAD around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Spain, consider Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are key highlights.