Madrid to Bordeaux (MAD–BOD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–BOD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Iberia and Volotea lead the route. The flight covers 333 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | CRK | 1h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| IB Iberia | 7 | CRK | 1h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| V7 Volotea | 5 | 320 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CET · BOD: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Bordeaux.
Spanish passport holders enter France with zero formalities. Both countries are EU and Schengen members, so flights between them have no border checks at all. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No visa, no registration, no paperwork of any kind.
If you plan to stay in France longer than 3 months, register at the local mairie (town hall) or prefecture for a certificate of registration. EU citizens have full right to live and work in France without a work permit. For the first 3 months, no registration is required. France does not have a mandatory address registration system like Germany, but you will need proof of address (justificatif de domicile) for opening bank accounts and other administrative tasks.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–BOD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to BOD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Iberia and Volotea. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MAD to BOD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to BOD ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 333 miles (536 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via AGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.