Bordeaux Airport Live Departures
Checking in at Bordeaux Airport
There are a handful of different ways to check in at Bordeaux Airport. If your airline offers an online check-in service, you can secure your boarding pass ahead of time and continue straight to security, provided you don’t have any checked baggage. Those of you who’d prefer to check in at the airport or need to drop off luggage can do so at the check-in desks in the Bordeaux Airport Departures area. Depending on the airline, you may also have the option of checking in using self-service kiosks. To find the relevant counter or check-in area for your flight, use the information monitors located throughout the terminal building.
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Terminal A
Check-in is located on the first floor.
Terminal B
Check-in is located on the first floor.
Terminal Billi
Check-in is located on the ground floor.
When to arrive at Bordeaux Airport?
Whether you’re heading to Bordeaux Airport departures tomorrow or in a few month’s time, it’s a good idea to plan your arrival accordingly. For flights within France or in Europe, it’s recommended that you get to the airport around 2 or 2.5 hours early or 3 to 4 hours in advance for longer journeys.
What’s next?
Once you’ve completed check-in, the next step is to make it through passport control, where you’ll present any relevant travel documents, including your passport. From here, you’ll continue toward security. As part of this process, you’ll be required to walk through a metal detector as your belongings are screened in an X-ray machine. Before you arrive at the airport, it’s essential to read up on what you can and can’t take through security. At this point, you’ll likely be asked to remove any electronics and liquids from your bags. Keep in mind that you’ll only be allowed to carry liquids of up to 100 ml through security, and each passenger can take a maximum of ten 100 ml liquids, all of which must fit into one clear, resealable bag.
During the busy summer season, lengthy queues are common at Bordeaux Airport’s security checkpoint. That said, it generally shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes to make it to the Bordeaux Airport Departures lounge.
*If you’d prefer not to run the risk of getting stuck in a long line, consider booking the airport’s fast-track service online ahead of time.
What to do in Departures at Bordeaux Airport?
When you make it to Departures at Bordeaux Airport, you’ll have plenty of services and amenities to keep you entertained as you wait for your flight. Although the specific facilities vary between terminals, you’ll typically find a selection of eateries, retail outlets, free WiFi, lounges, and a Duty-Free shopping area. If you decide to buy anything from Duty-Free, make sure you’re aware of the tax-free regulations for the country you’re flying to.
Discover more about the available on-site amenities with our Bordeaux Airport Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the liquid limit at Bordeaux Airport?
Passengers traveling through Bordeaux Airport Departures can only bring ten liquids of up to 100 ml each in their carry-on bags. This means that, in total, each traveler can carry up to one liter of liquids through security.