Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Bordeaux and Zagreb follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BOD to ZAG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BOD and ZAG:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Currently, $78 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $207. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BOD to ZAG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BOD to ZAG.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bordeaux Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
77.44% of flights departing from Bordeaux Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Bordeaux Airport from central Bordeaux, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BOD? If you've booked an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Reserve a hotel near ZAG if you're on a late Bordeaux Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car and explore Zagreb and beyond with your own set of wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Franjo Tudman Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Zagreb. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The quietest month for a flight from Bordeaux Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Zagreb based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport for August if you'd like to visit Zagreb during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BOD to ZAG sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
You've done Zagreb, now it's time to discover other parts of Croatia. Travel about 257 kilometres south to Split to tick off its leading sights. From Diocletian's Palace to Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Croatia, consider Rijeka, about 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo are the start of reasons to visit.