Flying from Rome to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD): What you need to know
Rome's main base, Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Rome to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD).
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 15 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Rome to Bordeaux Merignac Airport flight.
Rome and Bordeaux (where Bordeaux Merignac Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD) is the busiest route, with 10 direct services each week. Get from FCO to BOD on Volotea's 8:45am departure.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Rome to BOD. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD) can be booked from this terminal.
Top airlines that offer direct flights from Rome to Bordeaux Merignac Airport leaving from FCO include:
EasyJet ranks first in bookings for flights from FCO to BOD.
With a dependable 87.8% of services arriving as planned, easyJet is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Rome to FCO takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rome to Bordeaux Merignac Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Bordeaux Merignac Airport. Check out these connections between Rome Ciampino Airport and BOD:
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Porto Airport (OPO)
Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
CIA is about 14 kilometres from central Rome. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Rome to BOD flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Rome Ciampino Airport:
Flights from Rome Ciampino Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 85% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD)
Have a late flight from Rome to Bordeaux Merignac Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near BOD and turn out the lights sooner:
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Rome to Bordeaux Merignac Airport flight.
Getting from Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Merignac Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Bordeaux. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD)
At the moment, ر.ق. 72 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Bordeaux Merignac Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 170. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Rome to BOD, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to visit Bordeaux. June is when most people book flights from Rome to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Rome to BOD plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Bordeaux Merignac Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 12ºC.
More about Bordeaux
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bordeaux right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rome to Bordeaux Merignac Airport:
Your Bordeaux visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions you won't want to miss include National Opera of Bordeaux, Museum de Bordeaux and Château La Mission Haut-Brion.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres southeast of Bordeaux, a visit to Toulouse will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in France, head for Nantes, roughly 274 kilometres north of Bordeaux. Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas are among the biggest draws.
