Flying from Tampa to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD): What you need to know
The timezone in Bordeaux is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Tampa. Bordeaux Merignac Airport is located in Bordeaux.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Tampa to BOD.
If you're going away during a popular month like March, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Tampa International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tampa to Bordeaux Merignac Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tampa International Airport, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
PIE is about 32 kilometres from central Tampa. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport the day before your Tampa to BOD flight:
77% of flights taking off from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The street address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD)
Reserve a hotel close to BOD if you have a late flight from Tampa to Bordeaux Merignac Airport. Settle into one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Tampa to Bordeaux Merignac Airport flight.
Getting from Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Merignac Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Bordeaux. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Bordeaux Merignac Airport is $456. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,232. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Tampa to BOD, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Tampa to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD). Visit Bordeaux in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Tampa to BOD plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bordeaux to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Tampa to Bordeaux Merignac Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Bordeaux
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Bordeaux right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Tampa to Bordeaux Merignac Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. National Opera of Bordeaux, Museum de Bordeaux and Château La Mission Haut-Brion are top sights which should be on any good Bordeaux itinerary.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres southeast of Bordeaux, a trip to Toulouse will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.
If there's time to check out another great destination in France, head for Nantes, about 274 kilometres north of Bordeaux. Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas are key reasons to visit.
