- Must visit
La Cité du Vin
Immersive museum on wine cultures and tasting, combining interactive exhibits, architecture and panoramic city views.
Flights from Basel to Bordeaux depart on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £48 by coach.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:18, the last at 21:50. The fastest flight covers the 696 km distance in 1h 30m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 696 km |
Average flight duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Flights per day 9 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 5:18 |
Last flight 21:50 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£117
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£428
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
3 h 52 m
Flights on 17 Sept
36
Distance
696 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Basel to Bordeaux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Bordeaux will cost around £428 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £117.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 36 flights from Basel to Bordeaux, including 1 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 696 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest flights will take 5 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
U21071
AF1393 · AF7436
AF1193 · AF7440
AF1193 · AF7436
AF1193 · AF7438
U21071
AF1393 · AF7436
AF3194 · AF5193
AF3195 · AF8287
AF1393 · AF7438Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £68, while a train costs an average of £143.
Distance: 696 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£133 Average Price | £143 Average Price | £68 Average Price Cheapest | £240 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 41m Average total duration 15h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Bordeaux:
A coach is £65 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Bordeaux costing on average £133.
A coach is £75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Bordeaux costing on average £143.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
Coach takes on average 15h 11m.
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Bordeaux flights for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA765 · BA304+ 5240 | 6:10 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h52 | 22:02 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 changes | |
BA765 · BA302+ 5240 | 6:10 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h52 | 22:02 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 changes | |
BA765 · BA306+ 5240 | 6:10 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h52 | 22:02 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 changes | |
BA765+ BA2572 | 6:10 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h30 | 20:40 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
AF3195 · AF8287 | 6:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h35 | 11:05 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
AF3195 · AF8293 | 6:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h50 | 16:20 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
AF3195 · AF5474+ 5240 | 6:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h32 | 22:02 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 changes | |
AF3195 · AF5193 | 6:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h15 | 22:45 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
KL1942+ KL2013+ 5240 | 6:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h32 | 22:02 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 changes | |
KL1942 · KL1407+ 5240 | 6:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h32 | 22:02 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 changes | |
LH2395+ LH4194+ 5488 · 8439 | 9:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 13h17 | 23:12 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 3 changes | |
LH2395+ LH4194+ 5240 | 9:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h07 | 22:02 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 changes | |
AF3186 · AF8293 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h05 | 16:20 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
AF3186 · AF5193 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h30 | 22:45 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
AF3186 · AF5474+ 5240 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h47 | 22:02 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 changes | |
KL1944 · KL1407+ 5240 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h47 | 22:02 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 changes | |
AF3186+ AF1641+ 5240 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h47 | 22:02 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 changes | |
AF1193+ 5240 | 10:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h27 | 22:02 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 change | |
AF1193 · AF7440 | 10:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h25 | 22:00 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
AF1193 · AF7436 | 10:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h35 | 18:10 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
AF1193 · AF7438 | 10:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h00 | 19:35 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
AF1193+ 5488 · 8439 | 10:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h37 | 23:12 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 changes | |
LH1203+ LH1034+ 5240 | 10:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h27 | 22:02 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 changes | |
LH4151+ LH2232+ 5488 · 8439 | 13:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 10h07 | 23:12 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 3 changes | |
AF1393 · AF7436 | 14:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h45 | 18:10 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
AF3187 · AF5193 | 14:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h20 | 22:45 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
AF1393 · AF7430 | 14:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 18h35 | 9:00 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
AF1393 · AF7432 | 14:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 20h35 | 11:00 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
AF3187 · AF8287 | 14:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 20h40 | 11:05 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
AF1393+ 5240 | 14:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h37 | 22:02 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 change | |
AF1393 · AF7438 | 14:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h10 | 19:35 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
AF1393+ 5488 · 8439 | 14:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h47 | 23:12 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 changes | |
AF1393 · AF7440 | 14:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h35 | 22:00 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
U21071 | 15:10 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h30 | 16:40 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF3194 · AF8287 | 18:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h40 | 11:05 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
AF3194 · AF5193 | 18:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h20 | 22:45 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 change | |
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Immersive museum on wine cultures and tasting, combining interactive exhibits, architecture and panoramic city views.
Major fine arts museum with European paintings, sculptures and changing exhibitions in two elegant historic wings.
Contemporary art museum in a former warehouse, showing ambitious temporary exhibitions in a distinctive industrial space.
Reflective water feature beside Place de la Bourse, popular for photos, cooling off and seeing Bordeaux's façades mirrored.
Large public garden with lawns, trees, playgrounds and a lakeside area, well suited to a relaxed break near the centre.
Lively central district of narrow streets, shops and historic buildings, ideal for wandering and experiencing daily city life.
A sweet white wine from nearby Sauternes, prized for botrytis-rich grapes and long ageing. It is one of Bordeaux’s most traditional and celebrated drinks.
Bordeaux’s famous red wine blend, typically led by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It defines the region’s food culture and is central to local dining.
A small caramelised pastry with a dark crust and soft custardy centre, flavoured with vanilla and rum. It is the city’s signature sweet treat.
Refined dining room near the public garden, known for polished French cuisine with regional produce and a formal atmosphere.
Long-running canelé specialist known for crisp, deeply caramelised canelés. Ideal for tasting Bordeaux’s signature pastry.
Historic brasserie serving oysters, seafood platters and south-western classics in an elegant Belle Époque dining room.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels are cheaper than Paris, but central stays and wine-focused restaurants can raise costs. Trams are reasonably priced.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Bordeaux by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bordeaux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Basel to Bordeaux flights use the EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Basel and Bordeaux airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport is 5 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals A and B.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bordeaux Mérignac Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux Mérignac Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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