Private Jet Charter Bordeaux

Flying to Bordeaux

Bordeaux occupies a singular position in European private aviation: it is simultaneously an aerospace manufacturing center — Dassault Aviation's Mérignac facility assembles Falcon jets within sight of the runway — and the gateway to the most densely traded fine wine geography on earth. The Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Médoc, and Sauternes appellations are all within a 60-minute drive, making BOD the natural choice for négociants, château owners, family office investors, and en primeur buyers during the spring campaign.<br><br>Bordeaux-Mérignac (LFBD/BOD) operates a dedicated general aviation zone alongside its commercial terminal, with no slot coordination required for private aircraft. The airport is open for operations 06:00-23:00 local time, with customs available across those same hours. The runway at 3,050m accommodates all cabin categories including large-cabin jets such as the Falcon 8X and Global 7500 without payload compromise. City transfer time to the historic Quinconces or Place de la Bourse runs approximately 20-25 minutes by road under normal traffic conditions.<br><br>Beyond wine, Bordeaux draws a consistent flow of business aviation for its pharmaceutical and aerospace clusters, including the Thales and Safran facilities in the metropolitan area. Vinexpo Bordeaux (biennial) and the Fête du Vin on the quays generate peak-season GA demand; advance positioning and early FBO booking are strongly recommended during those windows. For westbound missions, Biarritz and Cognac serve as logical continuation points, and both sit within a 90-minute flight of BOD.

• Dassault HQ
• Wine Tours
• Helicopter Connections