Flight disruptions at Bordeaux Airport: Passenger updates about flight delays and flight cancellations

Minimum Connection Time in Bordeaux Airport

The Minimum Connection Time (MCT) needed in an airport is essential to note if there is a connecting flight in the route. It's a good idea to be aware of this before booking any flight ticket. When claiming for compensation for a missed connection, a passenger should know the MCT. Below you can see the MCT in Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport for connecting flights.

• Between domestic flights: 25 min.
• Between domestic and international flights: 35 min.
• Between international flights: 35 min.

Bordeaux Airport terminals

Terminals are the sectors or different buildings in airports through which air passengers can move between transport on the ground and the areas for boarding or disembarking from the aircraft. It is crucial to know which terminal you are departing from or travelling through, because terminals in bigger airports can be far away from each other and travellers can need additional time to get to the right one. Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport has 3 Terminals.

Terminal A – mostly for international flights

Terminal B – for Air France flights between Bordeaux and Paris

Terminal Billi – for low-cost airlines, such as Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air

Transport from Bordeaux Airport to city centre

It may be hard to find the best way to get to the city centre when travelling to a destination for the first time. Public transportation is not always accessible immediately at the airport and taxis might be costly. We advise looking at all the alternatives prior to the flight so you are aware of what your options are and can prepare for your trip respectively.

Bordeaux Airport bus

• Lianes 1
  Direction: Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean
  Travel time (approx.): 30 min. to Bordeaux
  Operating hours: Mon-Wed, Sun: 04:45 AM - 12:40 AM; Thu, Fri, Sat: 04:45 AM - 01:20 AM
• Navette Shuttle 30’ Direct
  Direction: Gare de Bordeaux St. Jean Train Station
  Travel time (approx.): 30 min. to the Train Station
  

Bordeaux Airport taxi

• Pick up point: in front of the terminals
  Travel time (approx.): 25 min. to the city centre
  Approximate price: 30 EUR

Where to have a rest in Bordeaux Airport

On occasion passengers experience lengthy waiting times between flights, such as overnight layovers or a delayed flight until the following day. In such instances, it is essential to note the possible places where you can pass time and have a decent rest between flights.

Bordeaux Airport lounges

Lounges are facilities in the airport which provide passengers with services, such as food, drinks, relaxation spaces, free WIFI and showers, so that travellers can wait in comfort.

• Hall A Lounge
  Location: Terminal A
  Opening hours: 04:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
  Price: 30 EUR

Bordeaux Airport hotels

When your flight departs the next day or the lounges are not so comfortable, you can opt to stay in a hotel close to the airport. Whereas some hotels are directly in the airport building, with others, passengers may need to leave the airport to get to the closest hotel. We have handpicked the most comfortable alternatives for you in the event you decide to stay in a hotel between flights.

• ibis budget Bordeaux Aéroport Hotel
  Price: from 50 EUR per night
  Address: 2 Avenue Charles Lindbergh, 33700 Mérignac, France
  Contact: +33892700979
  
• Comfort Hotel Bordeaux Mérignac Hotel
  Price: from 53 EUR per night
  Address: 99 Avenue John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 33700 Mérignac, France
  Contact: +49 40 5002220, email: info.hamburg@leonardo-hotels.com
  

Bordeaux Airport cafes and restaurants

When travelling, it's essential to have enough food and drink. Whether you need a simple breakfast before an early flight, a relaxing lunch during an extensive layover, or to just grab something to eat while on board, we have various alternatives for you to ensure you don’t go hungry during your trip.

• Brioche Dorée
  Description: sandwiches, salads, quiches, gratins, pastries, and desserts
  Location: Hall B, public area
• Café des Grands Hommes
  Description: sweet and savoury pastries, sandwiches, salads, drinks
  Location: Hall A, public area
• Le Barista
  Description: self-service food
  Location: Hall A, public area
• Ritazza
  Description: pastries, desserts, sandwiches
  Location: Hall A, boarding area
• Le Grand Comptoir
  Description: gourmet restaurant
  Location: Hall A, public area

Bordeaux Airport shopping

If you are that type of traveller who always leaves your holiday souvenir shopping to the very last minute, or merely need to spend some time before the flight, then it’s worthwhile visiting the airport shops. To find the ideal shops for your needs, take a look at the guide below.

• Aelia
  Description: Duty Free
  Location: Hall A, boarding area and Terminal Billi
• Baillardran
  Description: Bordeaux pastry shop
  Location: Halls A and B and Terminal Billi
• Parfumerie Aéroboutique
  Description: perfumes, cosmetics, and accessories
  Location: Hall A, public area
• Relay
  Description: magazines, newspapers, journals, snacks, and refreshments
  Location: Halls A and B and Terminal Billi

Car hire: Bordeaux Airport

Sometimes you need to travel by car, or it may be the most pleasant mode of transportation for your trip. The list below will help you to choose the most suitable car rental company for your trip.

• Avis
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 11:30 PM, daily
  Contact: +33820611673
• Europcar
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
  Contact: +33825740040
• Enterprise
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 07:00 AM - 11:30 PM, Sun: 08:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  Contact: +33556342068
• Sixt
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 07:00 AM - 11:30 PM, Sat-Sun: 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM, holidays: 08:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  Contact: +33556340815
• Budget
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: Mon: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM, Tue-Sun: 07:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  Contact: +33821230498

Other Bordeaux Airport services you might need

No other services available for this airport.

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