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Flights from Bordeaux to Madrid depart on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:29, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 554 km distance in 1h 25m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 554 km |
Average flight duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Flights per day 16 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 5:29 |
Last flight 23:00 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Cheapest price on 10 Sept
£187
Average ticket price on 10 Sept
£517
Fastest journey on 10 Sept
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 10 Sept
3 h 40 m
Flights on 10 Sept
25
Distance
554 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bordeaux to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Madrid will cost around £517 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £187.
On Thu 10 Sept, we found 25 flights from Bordeaux to Madrid, including 2 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 554 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest flights will take 5 h 25 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.
IB1200
IB1204
8404 · 5482+
IB590
5260+
IB590
5260+
IB574
IB1200
IB1204
AF7433 · AF1800
AF7435 · AF1100
AF7441 · AF1300Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a flight costs an average of £160.
Distance: 554 km
| Flight | Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£160 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £101 Average Price | £136 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Madrid:
A coach is £67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Madrid costing on average £101.
A coach is £126 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Madrid costing on average £160.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 55m.
Train takes on average 8h 11m.
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Madrid flights for tomorrow, Thursday 10 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5260+ IB590 | 5:58 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 15h02 | 21:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
5260+ IB580 | 5:58 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 15h07 | 21:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
5260+ IB574 | 5:58 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 10h32 | 16:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7441 · AF1800 | 6:00 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 10h45 | 16:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7441 · AF1600 | 6:00 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 9h35 | 15:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7441 · AF1300 | 6:00 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 5h25 | 11:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
8404 · 5482+ IB590 | 7:45 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 13h15 | 21:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
8404 · 5482+ IB580 | 7:45 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 13h20 | 21:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
8404 · 5482+ AF1400 | 7:45 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 15h30 | 23:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
5440 · 9862+ IB580 | 8:54 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 12h11 | 21:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
5440 · 9862+ IB590 | 8:54 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 12h06 | 21:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
5440 · 9862+ AF1400 | 8:54 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 14h21 | 23:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
IB1200 | 9:05 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1h25 | 10:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF7431 · AF1800 | 9:55 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 6h50 | 16:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7431 · AF1600 | 9:55 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 5h40 | 15:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7431 · AF1100 | 9:55 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 9h20 | 19:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7433 · AF1400 | 11:50 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 11h25 | 23:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7433 · AF1800 | 11:50 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 4h55 | 16:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7433 · AF1100 | 11:50 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 7h25 | 19:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
5284+ AF1400 | 12:58 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 10h17 | 23:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7435 · AF1400 | 14:05 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 9h10 | 23:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF7435 · AF1100 | 14:05 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 5h10 | 19:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB1204 | 17:55 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1h25 | 19:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF7439 · AF1000 | 20:25 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 12h45 | 9:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
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Most Bordeaux to Madrid flights use the Bordeaux Mérignac Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Bordeaux and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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