Bordeaux

Bordeaux-Merignac Airport (BOD)

Location

The airport is located eight miles (13km) west of Bordeaux.

Getting to the city

There are regular bus services to the city centre taking about 30-45 minutes. Taxis are available outside the airport.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Car hire firms Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz, among others, operate from the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside the Arrivals area.

Facilities

Airport facilities include a number of bars, shops and restaurants, as well as travel agencies and tour operators. ATMs and bureaux de change are also available. The airport has good facilities for disabled passengers; those with special needs are advised to let their airline know in advance.

Parking

There are express, short-term and long-term parking options available at Bordeaux Airport. Parking lot P1 is located within easy walking distance of the terminal building; P4 is the most cost-effective for long-term parking. There is a free shuttle service linking outlying P4 to the terminal building.

Website www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr

A short covered walkway links the two main terminals/halls. The third low-cost Billi terminal is within walking distance.