Travelling from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Bordeaux and Alicante share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from BOD to ALC start at 07:45 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 22:55 with Ryanair. In total, you can choose from four weekly Bordeaux Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your BOD to ALC flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Alicante (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BOD and ALC:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight is P1,807. A return fare is currently P3,614. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from BOD to ALC by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BOD to ALC by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bordeaux Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
When it comes to Bordeaux Airport's on-time performance, 77.44% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Bordeaux Airport from central Bordeaux, it takes about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to BOD:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
If you're coming in on a late Bordeaux Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ALC:
Grab an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and discover Alicante and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante-Elche Airport, Alicante is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Alicante in January.
Before locking in your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BOD to ALC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. About 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No trip is complete without visiting Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.