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BOD Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport

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Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) serves Bordeaux, about 11 km west of Bordeaux. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABOD
ICAOLFBD
ServesBordeaux
From centre11 km
Non-stop49
Airlines20
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation49 m

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The airport in numbers

Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport — facts & history

We pulled Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 5.7M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 7.7M in 2019.

Passengers / year
5.7M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
7.7M
in 2019
Elevation
49 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1980–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport to Bordeaux

The airport is about 11 km west of Bordeaux, about 22 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.

Taxi & apps: Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city. Estimated fare to the centre: €21–€33.

Tipping: Not obligatory; round up or 5–10% for good service.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~22 min€21–€33
Private transfer~22 minfixed upfront
Car rental~22 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BOD to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Castelmoron d'Albret58 km81 min€97–€154
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€21–€33 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Bordeaux ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport

Non-stop flights to about 49 destinations, operated by 20 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: easyJet · VOLOTEA Airways · Ryanair · Airlinair · Air France · Iberia Airlines · Vueling Airlines · Alitalia · Nationwide Airlines · Royal Air Maroc

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Bordeaux shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport to the centre of Bordeaux?
Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. The airport is about 11 km west of Bordeaux, about 22 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport to Bordeaux?
Roughly €21–€33 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport?
Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city.
What's the cheapest way from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport to Bordeaux?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.
Can I get from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport?
About 49 destinations, including Rome, Amsterdam, Palma de Mallorca, Lyon. 20 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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