Is a 45 min layover in Bordeaux long enough?

BOD · Merignac · Bordeaux, France
It Depends

A 45 minutes layover at BOD (Bordeaux) is tight — it may or may not be enough.

Matches the domestic-domestic MCT but leaves no buffer for delays.
Concourses
2
Max Transit
15m
Avg. Security
10m
Primary Hub
Schengen → Schengen
45min
tight
Schengen → Non-Schengen
60min
Non-Schengen → Schengen
60min
Non-Schengen → Non-Schengen
60min
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If your connection spans Hall A and Hall B, budget extra time for the outdoor walkway, especially in rain.
There are no airline transfer desks, so if you're on separate tickets you'll need to collect and recheck bags yourself.
Security lines are usually short outside the early morning and early evening bank of departures.
Passport control for non-Schengen arrivals (UK, Morocco, etc.) can add a noticeable queue at peak times.
Given the airport's small scale, arriving at your connecting gate 20 minutes before boarding is normally sufficient.
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Low risk
Moderate
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Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
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.
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at Merignac (BOD)?

Matches the domestic-domestic MCT but leaves no buffer for delays.

What is the minimum connection time at BOD?

Minimum connection times at Merignac: Schengen-to-Schengen is 45 minutes, Non-Schengen-to-Non-Schengen is 60 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 45 minutes connection at BOD on an international flight?

45 minutes is below the 60-minute international MCT at Merignac. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. 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.

How much time do I need for a layover at BOD?

We recommend at least 50 minutes for a comfortable connection at Merignac. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 10 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 15 minutes).

What happens if I miss my connection at BOD?

If you misconnect, go directly to your airline's check-in counter in Hall A or Hall B, as there are no dedicated transfer desks; with limited daily frequencies, rebooking may mean waiting until the next day for some routes.

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