Flying from Washington DC to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organising your flight from Washington DC to Bordeaux Airport (BOD). Check out your options for departing Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Bordeaux Airport is located in Bordeaux. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Washington DC to BOD.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Washington DC to BOD even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is an option when leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
DCA is about 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
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76.44% of flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Bordeaux Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and BOD are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
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74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 50 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Bordeaux Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land within the expected time frame. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
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Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Bordeaux. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Rs69,459 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Bordeaux Airport. A return flight starts from Rs170,308. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Bordeaux Airport (BOD). June is when most people travel to Bordeaux. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
When booking your Washington DC to BOD flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 31ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Bordeaux Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC and 12ºC.
More about Bordeaux
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Bordeaux right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Bordeaux Airport:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Bordeaux when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Bordeaux Museum of Wines followed by Wine Corner and Bordeaux Wine School (Ecole du Vin).
Explore more of France
Toulouse is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bordeaux. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Canal du Midi, place du capitole and Museum of natural History.
Around 274 kilometres north of Bordeaux, Nantes is another favourite stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Les Machines de L'ile, Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne.
