We recommend at least 50 minutes for a comfortable connection at Merignac. The minimum connection time is 45 minutes for schengen flights and 60 minutes for non-schengen flights. Transit between terminals takes up to 15 minutes.

Schengen-to-Schengen: 45 min. Schengen-to-Non-Schengen: 60 min. Non-Schengen-to-Schengen: 60 min. Non-Schengen-to-Non-Schengen: 60 min. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell at Merignac.

Bordeaux–Mérignac is a compact regional airport built for point-to-point traffic, not connections, so few itineraries are sold with a transfer here. The layout is simple enough that a missed bag transfer or gate change rarely causes real stress, but there's no dedicated transfer infrastructure like fast-track corridors or transit desks. Hall A and the Billi low-cost hall are separate buildings linked by an outdoor covered walkway of about 5-8 minutes on foot. There is no shuttle or train, and passengers connecting between a Schengen and non-Schengen flight must clear passport control, which is the main added step rather than a security re-screen.

Below the airport's realistic minimum connect time, especially if halls differ. See full 30 min guide →

Matches the domestic-domestic MCT but leaves no buffer for delays. See full 45 min guide →

Meets the international MCT with a reasonable cushion at this small airport. See full 1 hr guide →

Ample time even with passport control queues for non-Schengen arrivals. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Very comfortable given BOD's compact single-level layout. See full 1½ hr guide →

Generous buffer; you could grab food in the small terminal café area. See full 2 hr guide →

Excess time for this small airport, though useful if flights are infrequent and rebooking risk matters. See full 2½ hr guide →

Far more time than needed for the airport's modest scale. See full 3 hr guide →

Long layover; consider stepping outside since the terminal has limited amenities. See full 4 hr guide →