- Must visit
La Cité du Vin
Immersive museum on wine cultures and tasting, combining interactive exhibits, architecture and panoramic city views.
Flights from Bristol to Bordeaux depart on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 751 km distance in 1h 35m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 751 km |
Average flight duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Flights per day 11 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 5:50 |
Last flight 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a flight costs an average of £26.
Distance: 751 km
| Flight | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£140 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 57m Average total duration 20h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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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Bordeaux Mérignac Airport -> Pey-Berland, Bordeaux
On five days of the week, there are direct flights from Bristol Airport to Bordeaux-Merignac Airport. In addition, there are around 15 daily connections that require one change of flight en route. Direct services take around an hour and a half to reach the Atlantic port city from the West Country, while journey times for indirect flights can range from four hours to considerably longer.
Direct flights from Bristol to Bordeaux are provided by easyJet, and the airline also offers an indirect service, connecting with a KLM flight at Amsterdam. Additional daily indirect connections include Lufthansa flights from Bristol to Bordeaux via Frankfurt, Air France services via Paris Charles De Gaulle and Brussels Airlines routes via Brussels.
The easyJet direct flights from Bristol to Bordeaux take an hour and a half to complete the 460-mile journey to the French city. The fastest indirect connection takes just under four hours, but most journeys will take upwards of five hours when airport transit time is taken into consideration.
The easyJet schedule offers direct flights from Bristol to Bordeaux on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, with varying departure times. There are at least 15 indirect services daily, which offer a choice of morning and afternoon departures.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Bordeaux flights use the Bristol Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Bordeaux airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Bristol Airport is 3 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bristol 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 the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Airport: 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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