Traveling from Milan to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Milan to Bordeaux Airport (BOD) begins with finding the best airport to jet off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are your options in Milan.
Expect to be traveling for 1 hour 40 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Milan to Bordeaux Airport flight.
Bordeaux's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Milan. Bordeaux Airport is located in Bordeaux.
Take your pick of 4 direct services each week between Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Bordeaux Airport (BOD). This is the most popular route, with easyJet offering a 7am departure from MXP to BOD.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Milan to BOD. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Milan to Bordeaux Airport (BOD) out of Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
When leaving from MXP, you can catch a direct flight from Milan to Bordeaux Airport with easyJet.
The majority of travelers choose to fly with easyJet from MXP to BOD.
MXP is about 30 miles from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Milan to Bordeaux Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
68.23% of flights that depart Milano Malpensa Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Split up your flight from Milan to Bordeaux Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and BOD are:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
You can reach BGY from the center of Milan in approximately 1 hour by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to travel the 40 miles or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to BOD flight:
67.49% of flights out of Orio al Serio International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Lock in a plane ticket from Milan to Bordeaux Airport (BOD) departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LIN and BOD include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The trip to LIN from the center of Milan is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 7 miles or so.
Make catching an early Milan to Bordeaux Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Milano Linate Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive without delays. At LIN, that figure is 79.56%.
About Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Milan to Bordeaux Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BOD instead:
Pick up a Bordeaux Airport rental car and explore Bordeaux and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and OK Mobility are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Milan to Bordeaux Airport flight.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport to central Bordeaux is around 7 miles. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
At the moment, $24 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Bordeaux Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $57. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Milan to BOD. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Milan to Bordeaux Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Bordeaux. June is when most people book flights from Milan to Bordeaux Airport (BOD), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Bordeaux is August, with temperatures ranging between 57ºF and 88ºF. Book your Milan to BOD plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 34ºF and 54ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Bordeaux Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bordeaux
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bordeaux right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Milan to Bordeaux Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Bordeaux Museum of Wines, Wine Corner and Bordeaux Wine School (Ecole du Vin) are must-do's during your Bordeaux adventure.
Explore more of France
You've done Bordeaux, now it's time to explore other corners of France. Journey around 140 miles south-east to Toulouse to tick off its leading attractions. From Canal du Midi to place du capitole and Museum of natural History, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Nantes is another standout destination in France and is around 170 miles north of Bordeaux. No trip is complete without experiencing Les Machines de L'ile, Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne.
