Search Flights from Bordeaux to Girona
Approximate Travel Distance | Approximate Flight Duration | Popular Airlines | Popular Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
420
Km
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1 hour
20 min
| Girona–Costa Brava Airport |
Transportation to Bordeaux Airport from the City Center
Bordeaux Saint Jean Airport
There are many alternatives for transport from the airport to the city center as well as from the city center to the airport. The airport is about 12 kilometers from the city center. The trip does not last very long and the cost is not too high for a country as expensive as France. You can get to the airport by public transportation, as well as consider more private and comfortable alternatives.
Bus
If you want to go to the airport from the city center by public transport, you can reach the airport in about 50 minutes by bus number 1 from the city center. You can also get on the same bus from in front of the train station in the city center. You can buy your bus ticket from the vending machines located at the subway and tram stops as well as on the bus.
Jet’Bus
You can take advantage of the comfortable public transport service with Jet'Bus, which is operating from 06:00 to 21:00. Jet'Bus, working with the logic of an express shuttle service, provides you with access to the airport within 30 minutes after departing from the main train station in the city center. Discounted tickets cost 6.20 euro, while full tickets cost 7.20 euro.
Private Transfer Shuttle
These private shuttles departing from the city center take its passengers to the airport within 30 minutes when there is no heavy traffic. You can get contact details of these shuttles from the airport or you can ask from your hotel.
Taxi
With a taxi you can easily find in the city center you can get to the airport with an average of about 16 euro. On a day when the traffic flow is normal, your journey will take about half an hour. Taxis can charge extra per pieces of your baggage.
Car Rental
Car rental is very common in Bordeaux because most of the visitors want to visit not only the city center but also the vineyards which are spread around. You can also have a free and comfortable trip by renting a car and you can make your way to the airport with a comfortable vehicle. You have to travel on the D106 highway to reach the airport from the city center.
Hotel Shuttle
There are many hotels in this city, which is quite accustomed to tourists, and most of them offer airport shuttle service. If you want to get to the airport from in front of your hotel, you should book with your hotel in advance to benefit from this service.
Hello Shuttle
The Hello Shuttle services, which you can use especially when the hotels do not provide airport shuttle service or ask for a high price, provide door to door service with special allocated vehicles.
Motorcycle Taxi
If you want to have a different experience and you do not have a very big baggage, you can reach the airport by motorcycle taxi from the city center. Touring-style motorcycles offer the convenience of a motorcycle, so you can get to the airport quickly. All the equipment needed for your safety is covered by the taxi company and the costs start at 29 euro.
Airport Information
Bordeaux Merignac Airport, which attracts attention with its extremely different and convenient transportation alternatives, is about 12 kilometers from the city center. At this airport you can find all kinds of standard services in high quality. The eating and drinking areas have a view of the runway where the aircrafts land and take off.
The airport has a number of facilities such as a lounge, many cafes and restaurants, duty free centers, souvenir shops, bookstores, cash machines and currency exchange offices.
There are also 11 hotels in the vicinity of the airport, ranging from 2 stars to 4 stars, including chain hotels like Holiday Inn and Ibis Hotels.
Merignac Airport
While taxis and busses offer service from Bordeaux to Merignac Airport for passengers on a daily basis, rental private cars and motorcycles are also preferred by passengers who want to go to the airport in a shorter time.
Taxi
Passengers who use taxis which cover the distance of approximately 11 kilometers in just 25 minutes from Bordeaux city center to Merignac Airport, may discuss with the driver and pay a lower fare.
Bus
Line 1 buses pick up passengers from Palais de Justice stop which is 4 minutes walking distance from Bordeaux city center. This line offers service from 5:00 am to 00:15 am and arrives at Merignac airport in 1 hour. In order to use the buses, you have to buy tickets in advance.
Motorcycle
Those who want to get to the Merignac Airport by motorcycle, which is the fastest means of transportation for going to the airport, can rent a motorcycle from Tramoto, Trans'moto Cub and Moto Transport Arcachon rental companies 24 hours before and can go to the airport in as short as 20 minutes.
Car Rental
Those who want to go to the Merignac Airport by travelling on the streets of Bordeaux with a private car can rent a car from Avis, Europcar, Budget, Firefly, Goldcar and Hertz rental companies having offices on different parts of the city.
Airport Information
Merignac Airport has two passenger terminals. The service hours of these terminals are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. You can follow your lost properties from the lost-and-found office located at the terminals, take a shower in the shower cabins, and let your children spend their time on the playground.
You can benefit from many services in the lounge located at terminal A. Services such as foods and drinks, access to daily newspapers, reading corner, television corner, computer corner, wireless internet and charging station are waiting for you in the private lounge.
The amazing restaurants at the airport; Cafe Des Grands Hommes, Cafe News, Deli&Cia, La Brioche Doree, La Brista, Le Grands Comptoir, Ostrea and Starbucks. Among shopping stores; Aelia Duty Free, La Chaise Lounge, Parfumerie Aeroboutique, Relay and Baillardran.
Transportation to Girona City Center from Airport
Costa Brava Airport, which is among the airports having the highest capacity of passengers in Spain and ranked the second in Barcelona with its size and traffic, is only 12.5 kilometers away from Girona city center. You can cover that distance in 20 minutes with a normal driving. There are flights from Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir, and Adana (by Turkish Airlines) to the airport. Once you get off the plane, you won't have any difficulty reaching Girona city center. Regular bus services, taxis, car rental and private transfer services are among the transportation alternatives you can prefer to reach the city center from the airport.
Bus
You can go to the city center from Costa Brava Airport by bus, one of the most affordable means of transportation. The public transport network in the city is organized by a company called Sagales and you can find the schedule of bus departures on the company's website (sagales.com).
The bus route 605 starts from Blanes, picks up passengers from Lloret de Mar and then Costa Brava Airport, and ends in Girona. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center from the airport.
L-28 line is also one of the buses you can prefer for transfer between the airport and the city center. It departs from Lieida and goes through C25 Highway to reach Girona. The bus ride approximately takes 15 minutes.
Another bus alternative to get to the city center is the line 607 and it also stops by Riudellots. Let us remind you that the bus operates on weekdays between 5 am and 11 pm.
There are transfer services to reach the city center every 25 minutes and by the hour. You can take a bus in front of the airport terminal, which is in a 5-minute walking distance when you get off the plane. The last stop is the city center and you get off the bus at Girona Bus Station (Estació D'Autobusos De Girona). Every bus stop has a route schedule and you can plan your journey according to the departures.
Each single fare from Costa Brava Airport to Girona city center costs 2.75 Euros. No online sale of tickects is available, nor is there any possibility of buying one on the bus. You can buy bus tickets at the ticket sales office of the airport which opens at 8am (and operating until 2am on the next day) every day of the week.
Taxi
Taxi, which is the fastest, busiest and most practical transfer option, runs on day-rate and night-tariff just like in Turkey. Taximeter is available in all taxis at the airport and the taxi ride takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center. The taxi fare for transfer to Girona city center costs about 25-30 Euros.
Taxi stops at the airport are in front of the gate of the incoming passenger terminal. These stops immediately catch your eyes with their blue and white taxi signs and yellow "taxi" writings on the road. If you cannot find a taxi at this area, you can dial the taxi numbers hung on the wall through the free-of-charge phone next to the information desk inside the terminal.
Rent a car
You will find the offices of the international car rental companies such as Hertz, Dollar, Firefly, and Thrifty on the ground floor of the airport. You can also enjoy pre-booking option making a reservation through the websites of these companies offering you rental car options with high standards. You can determine the route to the city center through navigation, or you can get help from the route signs on the road if you are not provided with such an option.
Once you leave the airport and take the AP7 highway, the road takes you to Girona city center.
You are charged 1 Euro for using the highway and render the payment in cash at the exit of the highway.
Private Transfer Services
If you would like to enjoy comfort, security and Wi-Fi in one transfer option, you can take advantage of the private local transfer companies providing this service with fully equipped vehicles with a private driver. You are charged according to the size, model and newness of the vehicle and you can render the payment online by your credit card.
Last Updated: 02 Aug 2018Frequently Asked Questions
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For Bordeaux-Girona flights, you can use Bordeaux Saint Jean Railway Station, Merignac Airport as departure airport, and Girona–Costa Brava Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Bordeaux-Girona is 419 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Bordeaux-Girona flights is Monday.
