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Southwest France's gateway to Bordeaux wine country.
Opened
1935
Location
Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (IATA: BOD, ICAO: LFBD) is the primary international airport serving the Bordeaux metropolitan area in southwestern France. Located approximately 12 kilometres west of the city centre in the commune of Mérignac, it is one of the busiest regional airports in France, typically handling around 7–9 million passengers per year.
The airport serves as a base for several low-cost carriers and offers connections to major European hubs as well as some long-haul destinations. It plays a significant role in the regional economy, supporting tourism tied to the renowned Bordeaux wine region and the broader Nouvelle-Aquitaine area.
The airport is operated by Aéroports de Bordeaux-Mérignac and has undergone modernisation investments to expand capacity and improve passenger facilities in recent years.
Terminals
The airport has a single main passenger terminal building with two main hall areas (Hall A and Hall B) handling Schengen and non-Schengen traffic respectively.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Bordeaux by the Lianes 1 express bus service, and a tram extension (Line D) has been developed to improve rail-based access to the city.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at Bordeaux–Mérignac include Air France, easyJet, Volotea, Ryanair, Transavia, and British Airways, among others.
Notable facts
- ›Bordeaux–Mérignac is consistently ranked among the top five busiest airports in France outside the Paris region.
- ›The airport shares its site with a significant aerospace industry presence, including Dassault Aviation facilities.
- ›It handled a record of over 9 million passengers in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic reduced traffic.
- ›The airport operates 24 hours a day and offers connections to over 100 destinations across Europe and beyond.
- ›Mérignac has historically been an important military aviation site dating back to World War II.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
