Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Bordeaux's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Bordeaux one hour ahead of London.
Take your pick of 19 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with British Airways is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 19:35.
To ensure you catch your LGW to BOD flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
EasyJet is your ticket to exploring Bordeaux (and maybe even some other exciting parts of France!). Browse the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport offered by this popular airline.
EasyJet has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a dependable 86.6% of services arriving on schedule, easyJet is the most punctual carrier operating LGW to BOD flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LGW and BOD include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Marseille Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight is Rs11,628. A return fare right now is Rs21,747. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book two months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to BOD.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from LGW land on time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near BOD:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility and explore beyond Bordeaux's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bordeaux. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux Airport for August if you want to go to Bordeaux during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGW to BOD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bordeaux. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Lyon is another essential stop in France and is around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. No journey is complete without experiencing Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.