Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Cologne and Bordeaux follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CGN to BOD flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bordeaux Airport. These are the top stopovers between CGN and BOD:
Bristol Airport
Verona Villafranca Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight is ₹ 6,371. A round-trip ticket is currently ₹ 13,915. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from CGN to BOD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CGN to BOD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
When it comes to Cologne Bonn Airport's on-time performance, 74.45% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Cologne Bonn Airport from central Cologne, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CGN? If you're catching an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bordeaux Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Book a hotel close to BOD if you're catching a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Bordeaux Airport rental car and discover Bordeaux and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and OK Mobility are leading providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Bordeaux Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
From Bordeaux Airport, Bordeaux is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bordeaux Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bordeaux. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bordeaux Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CGN to BOD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres north-east of Bordeaux, a visit to Paris will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Lyon is another favourite destination in France and is around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. No journey is complete without experiencing Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
