A black Novalia sedan parked facing the Mediterranean, ready for a transfer

Transfers from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport

Fifteen kilometres to the quays, an hour to the vineyards or to Arcachon Bay: the same chauffeur takes you everywhere, at the price quoted.

IATA code BODTerminals Hall A, Hall BDistance from Bordeaux ≈ 12 km

Fixed price, everything includedVAT, tolls, luggage: the price you see is the price you pay.
Flight trackingYour chauffeur adjusts the time if your flight lands early or late.
60 min free waiting timeTime to collect your luggage without rushing.
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before pick-up.

From Bordeaux Airport

6 destinations served

Distances and journey times are taken from the road route, excluding traffic. The price for each vehicle class appears as soon as you enter your date.

The airport

Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport

Bordeaux-Mérignac handled 5,87 million passengers in 2025 (DGAC). The airport has several halls; tell us yours when you book and your chauffeur will be there at the actual arrival time.

Saint-Émilion, Pauillac, Cap-Ferret and Arcachon are classic destinations from the airport: journeys of about an hour, on which a metered taxi often holds surprises.

IATA codeBOD

TerminalsHall A, Hall B

Distance from Bordeaux≈ 12 km

Passengers in 20255,873,275 (DGAC)

Meeting point

Where to find your chauffeur

1Collect your luggage and walk through the arrivals exit.
2Your chauffeur is waiting in the hall, holding a board with your name on it.
3He walks you to the vehicle and loads your luggage.

The taxis are positioned at the Hall A exit. The official website does not list a private hire area separate from the taxis.

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How do you get to central Bordeaux from Bordeaux Airport?

So that you can choose with the facts to hand, here are the other options from this airport, with their official sources.

Taxi, public transport or private chauffeur?
Mode	Time	Prices	Advantages	Drawbacks
Taxi Official estimate: about €35 by day, €45 at night, to the city centre (indicative fares, varying with traffic). Source: bordeaux.aeroport.fr	Variable	€35–45	Available without booking Door to door	Queues at peak times Luggage or pet surcharge in some cases
Shuttle 30’Direct to Saint-Jean station: a direct journey of 30 minutes, every day including public holidays; €9 one way online (€10 on board), €16.20 return online. Source: 30direct.com	30 min	€9 one way online	Direct link, no changes	Departures far apart, timed to the flights A single drop-off point, then a connection
Bus Corol 39 (TBM network): links the airport to Le Haillan and Pessac with connections to trams A and B; a bus every 20 minutes at peak times (30 minutes off-peak), Monday to Saturday. Source: bordeaux.aeroport.fr	Variable	Not published	The cheapest option	Multiple stops, subject to traffic Reduced service in the evening and on Sundays
Novalia private chauffeurRecommended	30 min	Fixed price, everything included	Fixed price: tolls, VAT and luggage included Meet and greet at baggage reclaim Flight tracking and 60 min of free waiting time Door to door, child seat on request	Must be booked in advance.

Public transport times and fares are taken from the operators’ official websites and given as a guide: they may change without notice. The Novalia price is fixed and known before payment.

Your arrival

From landing to your door, without waiting

You book in two minutes
Route, date, vehicle: the fixed price appears before you pay.
We track your flight
Early or late, the pick-up time adjusts on its own.
Met at the exit
Your chauffeur is waiting with a board bearing your name.
Straight to your address
Door to door, no detours, at the agreed price.

A chauffeur’s advice

What we know about Bordeaux Airport

Since 16 September, moving between Hall A and Hall B inside the building has been closed off for works: you have to go outside to reach the other hall (bordeaux.aeroport.fr).
The 30’Direct shuttle links the airport to Saint-Jean station in 30 minutes, every day including public holidays, from €9 online (30direct.com).

Frequently asked questions

About transfers from Bordeaux Airport

What does a taxi cost between Bordeaux Airport and the city centre?

About €35 by day and €45 at night (official estimate, source: bordeaux.aeroport.fr).

How do you get to Saint-Jean station from Bordeaux Airport?

In 30 minutes on the 30’Direct shuttle, from €9 one way online (source: 30direct.com).

Are Hall A and Hall B at Bordeaux Airport connected?

Normally yes, indoors, but since 16 September an outdoor route is temporarily necessary because of works (source: bordeaux.aeroport.fr).

Is the price shown final?

Yes. The price shown is the price you pay: VAT, tolls, luggage and free waiting time included. Traffic changes nothing.

Do the chauffeurs speak English?

Yes: Novalia chauffeurs speak French and English. The welcome in the arrivals hall and the conversation during the journey happen in either language. The confirmation, the name board and the tracking link are written, so they can be read and translated at any time.

Can I cancel free of charge?

Yes, up to 24 hours before the pick-up time: you are refunded in full. After that, the fare remains payable.

Vehicles

Vehicles available at Bordeaux Airport

Four classes, from a straightforward transfer to an eight-seat van. A fixed price for each class, shown before payment.

All ranges

Economy

3 3

Toyota Corolla, Škoda Octavia or similar

A recent sedan, air-conditioned and spotless, for everyday journeys: city centre, train station, airport.

Book Economy

Sedan

Recommended

3 3

Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar

Leather, chilled water, USB-C charging and a chauffeur in uniform: the sedan for a business meeting as much as for a five-star hotel.

Book Sedan

First Class Van

Premium

6 6

Mercedes V-Class or similar

Leather seats, tinted windows, room for the luggage: the choice of teams, families and yacht crews.

Book First Class Van

Standard Van

8 8

Mercedes Vito Tourer, Ford Tourneo Custom or similar

For groups of eight: one chauffeur, one price, everyone arrives together.

Book Standard Van

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Fixed price, secure payment, free cancellation

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Your card details never pass through our servers: payment is taken on a certified bank payment page, with 3-D Secure authentication from your bank.

The price you see is the price you pay

The price is calculated for your exact journey, then signed: it cannot change between the quote and the payment. VAT, tolls and free waiting time included, with no night or luggage surcharge.

No surprise charges: the card is debited once only, at the time of booking.