- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux
Leading Bordeaux museum with major European paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts housed in two elegant city buildings.
Flights from Zurich to Bordeaux depart on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $46 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 470 miles (757 km) distance in 1h 30m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 470 miles (757 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 |
Flights per day 28 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 12:20 AM |
Last flight 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price
$161
Average price
$498
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Flights per day
67
Distance
757 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Bordeaux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Bordeaux will cost around $498 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $161.
Of the 67 flights that leave Zurich for Bordeaux onMon, Aug 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct flights cover the 757 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the longest flights will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
U21069
VY6249 · VY2912
AF1415 · AF7436
AF1115 · AF7440
AF1415 · AF7440
LX552
U21069
AF1393 · AF7436
KL1918 · KL1443
AF3194 · AF5193Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $119.
Distance: 470 miles (757 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$204 Average price | $285 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $345 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 13m Average total duration 19h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bordeaux:
A bus is $103 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Bordeaux costing on average $204.
A bus is $184 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bordeaux costing on average $285.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 19h 43m.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Bordeaux flights for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF3195 · AF5193 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h15 | 10:45 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF3195 · AF8293 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h50 | 4:20 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF3195 · AF8341 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h50 | 1:20 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5737+ LH1030+ 5454 | 6:55 AM Zurich Airport | 13h06 | 8:01 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
LH5737+ LH1030+ 5240 | 6:55 AM Zurich Airport | 15h07 | 10:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
LH5737+ LH1030+ 5470 · 8547 | 6:55 AM Zurich Airport | 9h20 | 4:15 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 3 transfers | |
KL1916+ KL2007+ 5240 | 7:00 AM Zurich Airport | 15h02 | 10:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
KL1916+ KL2009+ 5240 | 7:00 AM Zurich Airport | 15h02 | 10:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
KL1916+ KL2003+ 5240 | 7:00 AM Zurich Airport | 15h02 | 10:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
KL1916 · KL1445 | 7:00 AM Zurich Airport | 9h20 | 4:20 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1916 · KL1443 | 7:00 AM Zurich Airport | 6h20 | 1:20 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1916 · KL1447 | 7:00 AM Zurich Airport | 15h45 | 10:45 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA741 · BA304+ 5240 | 7:15 AM Zurich Airport | 14h47 | 10:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
BA741 · BA304+ 5454 | 7:15 AM Zurich Airport | 12h46 | 8:01 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
LX632+ 5454 | 7:25 AM Zurich Airport | 12h36 | 8:01 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
AF1415+ 12562 · 7044 · 8517 | 7:45 AM Zurich Airport | 11h29 | 7:14 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 3 transfers | |
AF1415+ 5454 | 7:45 AM Zurich Airport | 12h16 | 8:01 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
AF1415 · AF7436 | 7:45 AM Zurich Airport | 10h25 | 6:10 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1415 · AF7440 | 7:45 AM Zurich Airport | 14h15 | 10:00 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1415 · AF7438 | 7:45 AM Zurich Airport | 11h50 | 7:35 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1415 · AF7434 | 7:45 AM Zurich Airport | 6h00 | 1:45 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1415+ 5470 · 8547 | 7:45 AM Zurich Airport | 8h30 | 4:15 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
DE4312 · DE4215+ 5240 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 14h02 | 10:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
KL1918+ KL2009+ 5240 | 9:20 AM Zurich Airport | 12h42 | 10:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
KL1918 · KL1407+ 5240 | 9:20 AM Zurich Airport | 12h42 | 10:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
KL1918 · KL1445 | 9:20 AM Zurich Airport | 7h00 | 4:20 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1918 · KL1407+ 5454 | 9:20 AM Zurich Airport | 10h41 | 8:01 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
KL1918 · KL1447 | 9:20 AM Zurich Airport | 13h25 | 10:45 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1918 · KL1443 | 9:20 AM Zurich Airport | 4h00 | 1:20 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6247 · VY2914 | 9:30 AM Zurich Airport | 8h15 | 5:45 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5763+ LH4194+ 5454 | 9:30 AM Zurich Airport | 10h31 | 8:01 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
LH5763+ LH4194+ 5240 | 9:30 AM Zurich Airport | 12h32 | 10:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
AF3186 · AF8293 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h05 | 4:20 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF3186 · AF5193 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h30 | 10:45 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF7436 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h35 | 6:10 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF7440 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h25 | 10:00 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF7438 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h00 | 7:35 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS134 · OS363+ 5240 | 10:40 AM Zurich Airport | 11h22 | 10:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
AF1115+ 5454 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 9h06 | 8:01 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
AF1115+ 5240 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 11h07 | 10:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
AF1115 · AF7440 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 11h05 | 10:00 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1115 · AF7438 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 8h40 | 7:35 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1115 · AF7436 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 7h15 | 6:10 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
U21069 | 11:00 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h35 | 12:35 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
DE4318 · DE4215+ 5240 | 11:20 AM Zurich Airport | 10h42 | 10:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
LX552 | 11:40 AM Zurich Airport | 1h35 | 1:15 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1920+ KL2009+ 5240 | 11:50 AM Zurich Airport | 10h12 | 10:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
KL1920 · KL1445 | 11:50 AM Zurich Airport | 4h30 | 4:20 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1920 · KL1447 | 11:50 AM Zurich Airport | 10h55 | 10:45 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS136+ OS365+ 5240 | 12:25 PM Zurich Airport | 9h37 | 10:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
LX638+ 5454 | 12:40 PM Zurich Airport | 7h21 | 8:01 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
LX638+ 5240 | 12:40 PM Zurich Airport | 9h22 | 10:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF7436 | 2:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h00 | 6:10 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF7432 | 2:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 20h50 | 11:00 AM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF7442 | 2:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h50 | 10:00 AM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF7438 | 2:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h25 | 7:35 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF7440 | 2:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h50 | 10:00 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF7430 | 2:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h05 | 9:15 AM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF3187 · AF5193 | 2:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h25 | 10:45 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1922 · KL1447 | 2:20 PM Zurich Airport | 8h25 | 10:45 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1924 · KL1443 | 5:35 PM Zurich Airport | 19h45 | 1:20 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1924 · KL1447 | 5:35 PM Zurich Airport | 5h10 | 10:45 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF3194 · AF5193 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h15 | 10:45 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF3194 · AF8341 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 18h50 | 1:20 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1926 · KL1445 | 7:25 PM Zurich Airport | 20h55 | 4:20 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1926 · KL1443 | 7:25 PM Zurich Airport | 17h55 | 1:20 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Bordeaux — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bordeaux trip today.
Leading Bordeaux museum with major European paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts housed in two elegant city buildings.
Immersive wine culture museum with multimedia exhibits, tastings, and panoramic views. A modern Bordeaux signature attraction.
Digital arts center in a former submarine base, known for monumental immersive exhibitions in an unusual industrial monument.
Elegant pedestrian shopping street linking major squares, lined with grand facades and ideal for strolling through central Bordeaux.
Beautiful riverside promenade for walking and cycling, with open views of the Garonne and easy access to major landmarks.
Lively historic district with medieval streets, bars, small shops, and a youthful atmosphere near Place de la Victoire.
A rich Bordeaux beef stew braised in local red wine with onions, herbs, and often bacon. It is a classic dish tied to the region's famous vineyards.
Fresh Arcachon Bay oysters, often served simply with lemon or shallot vinegar. They are a regional staple prized for their clean Atlantic flavor.
A flaky pastry rolled around vanilla custard, baked until caramelized. It is Bordeaux's signature sweet, created by local pastry tradition.
Popular modern bistro celebrated for seasonal plates and creative French cooking in a lively, relaxed setting near the historic center.
Refined Michelin-starred dining by Pierre Gagnaire at La Grande Maison, offering polished French cuisine and an upscale chateau atmosphere.
Historic brasserie in central Bordeaux known for seafood platters, oysters, and classic French dishes in an elegant Belle Époque setting.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are below Paris, while trams and many casual meals remain fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small change for cafes; round up taxi fares.
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Bordeaux Mérignac Airport -> Place Pey-Berland, Bordeaux
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Bordeaux by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bordeaux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Bordeaux flights use the Zurich Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Bordeaux airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Zurich Airport is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zurich Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased. ATMs are located in Arrival and Departureas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zurich Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zurich Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport is 5 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals A and B.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bordeaux Mérignac Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux Mérignac Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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