Yes, Bordeaux Airport has a solid mix of cafes, fast-food spots, and sit-down restaurants, though most are located landside before security. Options include French-style sandwiches at Paul, coffee at Coffee Hill, and international chains like Pizza Hut. Airside choices can be limited, particularly at Billi terminal, so many travelers prefer to grab a meal before going through security screening.
Bordeaux Merignac Airport is located about 10 to 12 kilometers, or roughly 7 miles, west of central Bordeaux in the suburb of Merignac. By car, the journey usually takes 20 to 30 minutes without traffic, though it can stretch longer during rush hour.
Most airlines recommend arriving at Bordeaux Airport at least two hours before a domestic or Schengen flight and three hours before an international or long-haul flight. Security lines can be particularly slow during peak travel periods. Online check-in and the Fast Track option are available for some airlines to help save time during busy holiday seasons.
From Bordeaux Airport, it is easy to reach the wine regions of Medoc, Saint-Emilion, and Sauternes, the coastal town of Arcachon with its famous Dune du Pilat, and the oyster villages of Cap Ferret. Further afield, travelers head to Biarritz, the Basque Country, the Dordogne with its prehistoric caves and medieval villages, and Cognac, the heart of French brandy production.
France uses the euro, and credit cards, including contactless, are accepted almost everywhere around Bordeaux and its airport. Keeping some small change is useful for public transport, smaller cafes, and local markets. French is the official language. English is generally spoken at the airport, major hotels, and wine tour businesses, but using basic phrases like bonjour and merci is always appreciated.
Bordeaux is world-famous for its fine wines produced across renowned appellations like Medoc, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Pessac-Leognan, and Sauternes. The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, celebrated for its elegant 18th-century architecture, riverside Place de la Bourse with its mirror-like Miroir d'Eau, the Cite du Vin museum, and its lively food scene centered on Southwestern French cuisine and fresh oysters from nearby Arcachon Bay.
Bordeaux is most pleasant from May to October, when the weather is warm, and the vineyards are at their best. Late September and early October coincide with the grape harvest, a magical time for wine lovers. The summer months of July and August are the busiest at the airport. Winter is quieter, with fewer flights but also lower hotel rates and shorter sightseeing queues.
Bordeaux Merignac Airport has three terminals. Hall A handles international flights, Hall B primarily serves Air France domestic flights, and the Billi terminal caters to low-cost carriers like easyJet, Ryanair, and Volotea. Hall A and B are connected landside, while Billi is a short five-minute walk away. Most shops and restaurants are located landside, so plan eating and shopping before security.
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Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips — all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.
For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.
Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.
You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
