Popular destinations from Bordeaux this winter

What's the ideal destination from Bordeaux for an unforgettable holiday this winter? There are more than fifty destinations on offer from Bordeaux for winter 2021. The aeronautical season begins with 69 direct airlines departing from Bordeaux, serving over 70% of international traffic. It's a great way to get away from it all and discover the world, whether in Africa, North America, Asia or around thirty European countries.

The latest measures relating to the covid-19 screening test

Although over a hundred destinations are planned from Bordeaux, restrictions may apply depending on developments in the covid-19 situation in the host countries. We advise you to visit the Bordeaux airport website to check in real time the travel formalities applied in different countries around the world: border situation, whether or not a health pass is required, isolation measures, etc.

What foreign destination is safe to travel to?

Since 8 December, France has drawn up a colour-coded map of the world's countries (green, orange, red and scarlet) for travel to and from other countries. It is easy access to green countries (countries and territories where no active circulation of the virus has been observed and no worrying variants have been identified), while taking all the necessary precautions. These countries include the European Union and other countries such as Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, New Zealand, Qatar, etc.

Whichever destination you choose from Bordeaux, it is possible to reserve a parking space near Mérignac to park your car before you travel. Beep Valet, for example, is a low-cost car park near Mérignac airport which offers exceptional service to its customers. As well as a warm welcome for customers, the car park offers a free airport shuttle service. Even with the covid-19 restrictions, several airlines offer flights to dozens of destinations from Bordeaux. All you need to do is take the necessary precautions to ensure you have an unforgettable winter holiday.

Destinations closed due to covid-19

Because of covid-19, the borders of many destinations from Bordeaux are closed. For example, air links between France and Morocco are suspended from 9 December to at least 31 December 2021. Even vaccinated travellers cannot enter the country because of the Rapid spread of the new Omicron variant. Other countries have tightened border controls. For example, from Thursday 16 December until 31 January 2022, all travellers to Italy from European Union countries, whether vaccinated or not, must present a negative test on departure. Those who have not been vaccinated must also isolate themselves for 5 days.

The different destinations served from Bordeaux this winter

The top destinations from Bordeaux this winter include natural, sunny and festive destinations. And with good reason, the Girondins are currently keen to get away from it all after months of confinement. Valencia, Catania, Thessaloniki, Dublin, Montreal, Palermo, Budapest, Ibiza, Madrid and Barcelona are just a few of the cities that are on trend. Depending on your preferences, you can also opt for :

• cultural destinations (Moscow, Fez, Rome...),
• family destinations (Ajaccio, Djerba, Malaga...),
• romantic destinations (Prague, Santorini, Vienna...),
• sporting destinations (Cork, Agadir, Tenerife...).

Range of low-cost flights from Bordeaux

This winter, flights from Bordeaux are being expanded with numerous line openings. In addition, several summer routes will be extended. In total, the Winter 2021-2022 flight schedule from Bordeaux includes 11 destinations in France, 32 European destinations and 8 destinations in North Africa. Specifically, Volotea offers flights to Ajaccio, Bastia, Lille and Strasbourg (from €132) in France, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Madrid, Tenerife, Venice and Prague in Europe and Algiers in North Africa.

La low-cost airline Easyjet offers flights to Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Grenoble and Nice in France. European destinations include Berlin (from €230), Tenerife, Lanzarote, Luxembourg, Faro, Lisbon, Porto, London Gatwick, London Luton, Basel and Geneva (from €88). The airline also offers destinations such as Essaouira and Marrakech in North Africa.

Ryanair offers Marseille as a destination in France. European destinations include Charleroi, Fuerteventura, Madrid, Malaga, Seville (from €75), Valencia, Budapest (from €68), Dublin, Bergamo, Rome, Treviso, Krakow, Lisbon, Porto, Prague, London Stansted (from €41) and Manchester. The airline also serves Agadir, Fez, Marrakech and Tangiers in North Africa.