Bordeaux to Zurich (BOD–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LX551
LX Swiss
E90
3:15 PM
CEST TA
4:50 PM
CEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX553
LX Swiss
E90
7:35 PM
CEST TA
9:20 PM
CEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX550
LX Swiss
E95
7:35 AM
CEST
9:10 AM
CEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX552
LX Swiss
290
12:40 PM
CEST
2:15 PM
CEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Bordeaux to Zurich
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 479 mi 1h 35m nonstop 53 1-stop hubs

BOD–ZRH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 479 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BOD–ZRH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss 10 E90 1h35-1h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – LX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BOD to ZRH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BOD to ZRH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,835
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Zurich is 0 hours the same as Bordeaux.
BOD: CEST · ZRH: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bordeaux, it's 6:00 PM in Zurich.
Distance & Flight Time
479 mi / 771 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland is part of the Schengen area and has a bilateral agreement with the EU on free movement of persons. French citizens can live, work, and travel in Switzerland without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting from ZRH

SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.

Zurich Climate

Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.

BOD–ZRH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bordeaux to Zurich route.
Route details
Distance479 mi / 771 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 11 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: BOD
IATA / ICAOBOD / LFBD
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation162 ft / 49 m
Destination: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BOD to ZRH flights.
Nonstop flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Zürich Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 45m. The route covers 479 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Swiss.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from BOD to ZRH. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BSL, DJE, FNC, ACE, FUE, MRS, MAN, FCO, OTP, AMS, CDG, TFS, AGP, GVA, DBV, LTN, LGW, PMO, BRU, ALG, MXP, NAP, FRA, MAD, BCN, YUL, ATH, HER, RAK, NCE, CMN, BER, SPU, BUD, EDI, PMI, OPO, VLC, OLB, PRG, IST, FLR, DUB, LIS, VCE, MUC, SVQ, BHX, MAH, BRS, BRI, HRG and FAO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ZRH to BOD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BOD to ZRH

Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BOD to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BOD to ZRH ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 479 miles (771 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.