Bordeaux Flights and Travel Guide

Raise your glass and toast Bordeaux, home to one of France’s seven wine regions and known for its robust and earthy red wines. Wine enthusiasts book flights to Bordeaux every year to taste the new vintages from the vineyards and cast their opinions on France’s haughty wine region. The Bordeaux region boasts more than 247,000 acres of vineyards and produces more wine than other region in the world. But there is more to Bordeaux than red wine and regional cuisine.

Hop a cheap flight to Bordeaux during the off-season and explore the museums, nightlife and beaches that decorate the city. Bordeaux is also a major transportation hub between the south of France and Spain, so travelers taking flights to Bordeaux as a stopping point for further exploration will have easy access to the rest of the country. Whatever your reason for visiting Bordeaux, you won’t be disappointed. Sit back, relax and sip a nice dry red in France’s charming vintage city.

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Bordeaux Climate

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When to Fly to Bordeaux

There’s no wrong time to book your Bordeaux cheap flight for a leisurely stay in this picturesque region. 

Peak Season: May through September are the peak times to book Bordeaux flights, and when most chateaus and villas are booked by Bordeaux travelers.  Bordeaux’s amicable winter weather makes it a desirable holiday spot for the months of December and January, as well.

Off-peak Season:  The best time to book Bordeaux cheap flights is in the fall or early spring, when the summer starts to cool down or the winter frosts begin to thaw.  Keep in mind that the wine harvest coincides with the month of October and that most wineries will be closed for production.

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Getting Downtown Bordeaux

From the airport there are regular bus services to the city center from Terminal B taking about 30-45 minutes. Trains from the Arrivals halls transport passengers to the city center. Taxis are available outside the airport.

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Getting Around Bordeaux

Looking to stretch your legs after your Bordeaux flight?  Luckily, the majority of the city’s main attractions are located in the center of town, making Bordeaux a city easily explored on foot.  For those who would rather take advantage of Bordeaux’s efficient public transportation system, networks of trams, busses and ferries servicing the city.

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Bordeaux Insider Information

• Wine enthusiasts from around the globe book cheap flights to Bordeaux to swill, sniff and enjoy the fruits of the region’s viticultural labors.  Bordeaux is the wine capital of France, and no visit to Bordeaux is complete without at least one vineyard or winery tour.  For aspiring winos who need a little guidance, stop by the Maison du Vin for advice from professionals when it comes to local wines.
• If your Bordeaux flight happened to land in the middle of a rainy spell, fear not, for Bordeaux does offer indoor alternatives to its walking tours and wine-centric activities.  Check out the Musee des Beaux-Arts, which proudly displays an impressive art collection spanning five centuries.
• Theater buffs book cheap flights to Bordeaux all year round to check out the Grand Theatre, which is one of the last remaining 18^th century theatres in the world.  Tours are available in several languages and fill up quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance before you arrive in Bordeaux.

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Bordeaux Airports

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