Bordeaux-Merignac Airport BODLFBD

Bordeaux-Merignac (BOD) is best understood as a compact regional international airport for Bordeaux and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, not a major global alliance hub. It has a strong point-to-point mix across France, Europe, North Africa and selected longer leisure routes, with easyJet and Volotea prominent and Air France concentrated in Hall B. For frequent flyers, the useful mental model is simple: Hall A handles a broad mix of carriers, Hall B is essentially the Air France zone, and billi is the streamlined low-cost terminal. Connections are not the airport’s main product, so self-connectors should expect landside walking between areas and a fresh security process unless their airline specifically protects the itinerary. The city link is now straightforward: tram line F stops outside the terminals and reaches central Bordeaux around Hôtel de Ville in about 35 minutes, while the direct airport-station coach is useful for Saint-Jean rail connections. Lounge options are modest rather than flagship: Air France has an eligible-customer lounge in Hall B, while Priority Pass lists dining experiences rather than a traditional lounge at BOD.

Timezone: Europe/Paris

Airport lounges

Lounge access is reference info; commission never ranks.

Official info

Official site

https://www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en

General

+33 825 27 12 12

Lost & found

+33 825 27 12 12

As of 2026-06-21 — confirm with the airport.

Airport facts

ICAO

LFBD

Elevation

162 ft

Scheduled service

Yes

Runways

2

Longest runway

10171 ft

Terminals

To the city

• Tram line A → Bordeaux city centre (Place Pey Berland) · 35 min · Direct since 29 Apr 2023; runs ~every 10 min on weekdays; stop in front of arrivals between Hall A and Hall B
• Tram line F → Bordeaux Saint-Jean station via city centre (City Hall) and Pellegrin Hospital · Opened 6 Dec 2025; connects to lines A/B/C/D/E
• 30'Direct shuttle bus → Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station · 30 min · Air-conditioned coaches; departs ~every 30 min

Bus / coach

Tram line A (direct to city centre) and tram line F; 30'Direct shuttle to Saint-Jean station; local TBM bus network

Taxi

Taxi rank outside the arrivals terminal; ~30 min to Bordeaux city centre

Train / metro

No rail station at the airport; nearest mainline is Bordeaux Saint-Jean, reachable via the 30'Direct shuttle or tram line F

Rideshare

Rideshare/VTC (e.g. Uber) pickup available at designated areas

Airport services

Cities served

Hotels near the airport