Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Bordeaux is five hours ahead of Ottawa and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your YOW to BOD flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
$727 is the best price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,272. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YOW to BOD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bordeaux Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 58.21% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to YOW? If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bordeaux Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BOD instead:
Pick up a Bordeaux Airport rental car and discover Bordeaux and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and OK Mobility are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
From Bordeaux Airport, Bordeaux is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bordeaux Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bordeaux. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bordeaux Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YOW to BOD sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Bordeaux. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Lyon is another standout destination in France and is around 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. No journey is complete without visiting Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
