Flying from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
The timezone in Bordeaux is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SEN to BOD flight.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Southend Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between SEN and BOD:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
C$49 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Southend Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Return flights start from C$159. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from SEN to BOD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from London Southend Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SEN to BOD.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Southend Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)
When it comes to London Southend Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.91% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach London Southend Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near SEN. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Southend Airport to Bordeaux Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
If you're coming in on a late London Southend Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near BOD:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Bordeaux and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Bordeaux Airport about three weeks ahead.
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.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The quietest month for a flight from London Southend Airport to Bordeaux Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Bordeaux based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from London Southend Airport to Bordeaux Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEN to BOD in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bordeaux. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If there's time to check out another corner of France, consider Lyon, roughly 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are the start of reasons to visit.