Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Bordeaux is one hour behind Riga and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your RIX to BOD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Bordeaux Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between RIX and BOD include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
ر.ق. 303 is currently the best price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 689. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from RIX to BOD, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport to Bordeaux Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RIX to BOD by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
71.03% of flights that take off from Riga International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Riga International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Riga. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Bordeaux Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near RIX:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
If you're arriving on a late Riga International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near BOD:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility to explore Bordeaux and beyond.
Booking your ride from Bordeaux Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Bordeaux. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Bordeaux Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Bordeaux in January.
When reserving your flight from Riga International Airport to Bordeaux Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to BOD in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bordeaux. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in France, head for Lyon, roughly 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are among the biggest draws.
