Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Bordeaux Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
The timezone in Bordeaux is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Manchester.
Take your pick of three weekly Manchester Airport to Bordeaux Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 19:20.
Your MAN to BOD flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Traveling to Bordeaux (and then discovering more of France!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Manchester Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Most travelers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between MAN and BOD:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight is $36. A return ticket right now is $90. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from MAN to BOD by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Bordeaux Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MAN to BOD.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Bordeaux Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights departing from Manchester Airport, 59.39% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Manchester Airport is about 11 miles from central Manchester. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Manchester Airport to Bordeaux Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
If you're getting in on a late Manchester Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near BOD:
Pick up a Bordeaux Airport rental car and discover Bordeaux and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and OK Mobility are well-known companies to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bordeaux Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport to the center of Bordeaux has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
Traveling by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
June is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Bordeaux Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bordeaux in January.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Bordeaux Airport for August if you'd like to visit Bordeaux during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 57ºF and 88ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 34ºF and 54ºF. Search for cheap tickets from MAN to BOD sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. About 310 miles north-east of Bordeaux, a trip to Paris will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Lyon is another well-known destination in France and is around 270 miles east of Bordeaux. No journey is complete without visiting Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.