Travelling from Istanbul to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD) out of here.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 55 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Istanbul to Bordeaux Merignac Airport flight.
Bordeaux is two hours behind Istanbul. Bordeaux Merignac Airport is located in Bordeaux, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD). There are 7 direct services every week. Turkish Airlines operates a 7:55am departure between IST and BOD.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to BOD.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Take the express route from Istanbul Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD) operate from here.
Turkish Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Bordeaux Merignac Airport departing from IST.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between IST and BOD is Turkish Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Istanbul to BOD with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between IST and BOD include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Bordeaux Merignac Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Bordeaux Merignac Airport, check out these options when taking off from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to BOD flight, stay in one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD)
If you have a late flight from Istanbul to Bordeaux Merignac Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BOD:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Bordeaux Merignac Airport flight.
Getting from Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Central Bordeaux is around 11 kilometres from Bordeaux Merignac Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD)
At the moment, $119 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Bordeaux Merignac Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $285. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to BOD, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Istanbul to Bordeaux Merignac Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD). Plan your visit to Bordeaux in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Istanbul to BOD plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bordeaux to range from 14ºC to 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Bordeaux Merignac Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC and 12ºC.
More about Bordeaux
Start your Bordeaux trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Bordeaux Merignac Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your Bordeaux visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that should be on your list include National Opera of Bordeaux, Museum de Bordeaux and Château La Mission Haut-Brion.
Explore more of France
Toulouse is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Bordeaux. Around 225 kilometres away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.
Nantes is another well-known destination in France and is around 274 kilometres north of Bordeaux. No journey is complete without experiencing Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.