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Your private jet to Bordeaux
Book your private jet flight to Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the world capital of fine wine — and a private jet destination in its own right for wine merchants, Médoc château collectors and Asian buyers who travel for the primeurs in April. Bordeaux-Mérignac airport (BOD) has a dedicated general aviation terminal with FBO, 30 minutes from the UNESCO-listed historic centre and 45 minutes from the châteaux of Pauillac (Mouton Rothschild, Latour, Lafite).
flight_takeoffBook a flightBeyond wine, Bordeaux is home to the headquarters of Dassault Aviation — the manufacturer of Falcon jets — making the city a symbolic address in the world of private aviation. Executives from the aeronautics sector (Dassault, Thales, Collins Aerospace at Mérignac), defence and the pharmaceutical industry (Sanofi Pasteur) regularly fly rotations to Paris and European capitals.
The city offers exceptional 18th-century architecture, the Cité du Vin (an immersive museum designed by XTU Architects), the revitalised Garonne quaysides and a rising gastronomic scene around the Grands Hommes market. Château Lynch-Bages and Château Smith Haut Lafitte (home to Les Sources de Caudalie) are unmissable prestige retreats among the vines.
Practical Information
- Airport: Bordeaux-Mérignac (BOD) — FBO, 30 min city centre, Dassault HQ
- Vineyards: Médoc 45 min | Saint-Émilion 45 min | Sauternes 50 min
- Hotels: Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux, Caudalie Château Smith Haut Lafitte
- Events: Primeurs (April), Vinexpo (odd years), Fête du Vin (June)
- Industry: Aeronautics (Dassault), defence, pharma, fine wines
- Best season: April (primeurs), June (Fête du Vin), September (harvest)
Airports in Bordeaux
Bordeaux-Mérignac (BOD)
Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, gateway to the Gironde vineyards. Modern business terminal.
Airport locations in Bordeaux
Routes available from Bordeaux
Private jet prices to Bordeaux
| Operator | Availability | Reviews | Starting price |
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| PrivateJetFinder | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Marketplace) | star 4.3/5 |
From 1 800 €
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| LunaJets | signal_cellular_3_bar High (Marketplace) | star 4.6/5 |
From 2 200 €
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| AeroAffaires | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Broker) | star 4.9/5 |
From 2 800 €
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| Private Jet FR | signal_cellular_3_bar High (Broker) | star 4.5/5 |
From 3 500 €
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| PrivateFly (FXAIR) | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Marketplace) | star 4.6/5 |
From 4 800 €
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| VistaJet | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Subscription) | star 4.7/5 |
From 7 500 €
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| NetJets | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Subscription) | star 4.8/5 |
From 8 500 €
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1 800 €
PrivateJetFinder
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2 200 €
LunaJets
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2 800 €
AeroAffaires
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3 500 €
Private Jet FR
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4 800 €
PrivateFly (FXAIR)
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7 500 €
VistaJet
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8 500 €
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Private jets available in Bordeaux
Phenom 300E
The Embraer Phenom 300E is the world's best-selling private light jet for several consecutive years. Its well-appointed cabin, trans-European range, and short-runway performance make it the aircraft of choice for regional business travel.
Passengers
Up to 9
Top speed
Mach 0.78
Cessna Citation CJ4
The Citation CJ4 is the flagship of Cessna's CJ range. Its short-runway performance is remarkable (960 m), giving access to airfields impossible for its competitors. Ideal for fast intra-European travel.
Passengers
Up to 9
Top speed
Mach 0.74
Cessna Citation XLS+
The Citation XLS+ is one of the world's most popular mid-range business jets. Its stand-up cabin, short-field performance and legendary reliability make it the favourite of European operators.
Passengers
Up to 9
Top speed
Mach 0.75
Embraer Legacy 500
The Embraer Legacy 500 is the most advanced aircraft in the Legacy range. Its 9-metre cabin with lie-flat seats, fly-by-wire controls and 5,560 km range make it a direct competitor to heavy jets.
Passengers
Up to 12
Top speed
Mach 0.83
All your questions about private jets to Bordeaux
Between £4,200 and £8,000 one way, a 1h05 flight. This is the emblematic route for fine wine merchants and aeronautics CFOs who fly the return journey in a single day. The Phenom 300E is the most common aircraft on this route.
Mérignac is 30 minutes from Bordeaux city centre and 45 minutes from Pauillac (Mouton Rothschild, Latour, Lafite Rothschild) by car. A private driver with knowledge of the châteaux is essential — your charter operator can coordinate transport and private visits as part of the same package.
For serious merchants and collectors, absolutely. In April, the châteaux of the Médoc, Saint-Émilion and Pomerol receive primeur tasters by invitation. The days are intense — sometimes 8 to 12 châteaux over two days. A private jet lets you arrive in the morning and leave in the evening without losing a night's hotel stay.
BOD is accessible from London (1h20), Madrid (1h10), Geneva (1h30) and Amsterdam (1h45) by light to midsize jets. Asian buyers of grands crus typically transit via Paris (CDG or Le Bourget) then onward to BOD by regional jet. Direct connections from Zurich for Swiss merchants are frequent.
Yes — the Primeurs (April week, invitation only), the Fête du Vin (June, even years), Vinexpo (odd years) and prestige harvests (late September–October). During the Primeurs, slots at BOD are saturated — book 4 to 8 weeks in advance and plan for aircraft positioning.
Yes — depart Le Bourget at 8am, arrive BOD at 9:05am, drive to Saint-Émilion (45 min), visit 3 to 4 châteaux and lunch at Logis de la Cadène, return to BOD at 5pm, land Le Bourget at 6:05pm. A full day in the vineyards for a return private jet trip of around £13,000 in total.
