Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Bordeaux's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Bordeaux six hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you catch your IAD to BOD flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAD and BOD:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight is $689. A return ticket is currently $1,411. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IAD to BOD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Bordeaux Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Finding cheap flights from IAD to BOD is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Bordeaux Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Washington Dulles Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Bordeaux Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Book a hotel near BOD if you're catching a late Washington Dulles Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Bordeaux Airport rental car and explore Bordeaux and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and OK Mobility are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Bordeaux Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Bordeaux. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Bordeaux Airport for August if you want to visit Bordeaux during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 31ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to BOD in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Bordeaux. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
If there's time to check out another corner of France, consider Lyon, roughly 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon are among the biggest draws.