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Airport · Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux-Mérignac BOD
11 km from central Bordeaux. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 11 km
- terminals
- 3
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- BOD · LFBD
About the airport
Bordeaux-Mérignac is, along with Toulouse, the main airport in south-west France. It lies about 12 km west of central Bordeaux, in the town of Mérignac, and has had a direct tram link since 2023.
Terminals
It has three terminals: the adjoining Hall A and Hall B, and Billi, used by low-cost airlines. Because of building works, since September 2026 you can no longer walk between Hall A and Hall B indoors: follow the signs along the outdoor route.
Services
The terminals have restaurants, shops, free wifi, lounges, currency exchange and car rental desks.
Getting to the city
Tram F
Direct tram to the city centre: about 35 min to Hôtel de Ville and 45 min to Saint-Jean station. Every 10 min (15 min on Sundays).
30'Direct
Direct shuttle to Saint-Jean station in about 30 min (€8). Leaves from Hall B, door 7.
Taxi
Rank outside Hall A. A ride to the city centre costs roughly €35 by day and €45 at night.
Airport map
Hall A
The largest terminal, with domestic and international flights and the taxi rank outside.
Hall B
Next to Hall A, originally built for flights to Paris. The 30'Direct shuttle and city buses stop here.
Billi
Low-cost terminal, simple and with walk-out boarding to the aircraft.
Bordeaux
Things to do in Bordeaux
Bordeaux, on the banks of the Garonne, is the world's wine capital and one of France's most elegant cities. Its 18th-century historic centre, the Port of the Moon, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Bordeaux?
Bordeaux-Mérignac airport is about 11 km from central Bordeaux.
How do I get from the airport to central Bordeaux?
From Bordeaux-Mérignac airport you can take Tram F (tram), 30'Direct (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Bordeaux-Mérignac airport have?
Bordeaux-Mérignac has 3 terminals: Hall A, Hall B, and Billi.
Landing in Bordeaux?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Aerial view of the terminals, control tower and runway: Dylan Agbagni (CC0), CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- The control tower, designed by Philippe Starck, next to the terminal: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Inside Hall B: Kevin PERROTTET, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Place de la Bourse y Miroir d'eau: Javier Perez Montes, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Grosse Cloche: Joancharmant, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pont de pierre: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons