Located in south-west France, the airport is within close reach of the City of Bordeaux, the official capital of the New Aquitaine region. In 2016 the “New Aquitaine” became the largest French region, accounting for almost 6 million inhabitants and is described as the ‘most desired place to move to’; enjoying the 2nd most dynamic national migration growth in France.

Bordeaux Airport offers immediate access to a vibrant metropolis growing towards 1 million inhabitants, and to a region which is proud not only to capitalize on its worldwide reputation, but also firmly invest into the future of new technology and talent.

Bordeaux : globally acclaimed and highly recommended

After being awarded the best European tourist destination, Bordeaux was granted the status of ‘best autumnal trip’ by The Telegraph and classified as the ‘top destination to visit’ by the New York Times, it was also voiced as a ‘must-see travel destination’ by Chinese travel agencies. In line with its ever-increasing recognition worldwide, it is worth remembering too that in 2017, Bordeaux again stood in the top-ranking destinations to visit, ahead of Cape Town and Los Angeles to Lonely Planet’s title of City of the year. More recently, Bordeaux was awarded "European Capitals of Smart Tourism 2022" which rewards exceptional performance and achievements in the field of tourism according to four categories: Sustainability, Accessibility, Digitization and Cultural Heritage & Creativity.

Aware of its unique scenery and attractiveness, major international river cruise companies (Uniworld, Viking River Cruises, Ama Waterways, Scenic Tours) have based their ships in Bordeaux, attracting more tourists from the US, Canada and Australia.

The region offers tradition and culture, numerous unique historical treasures including 8000 château wine producers and no less than 5 sites already classified under the UNESCO World Heritage Programme. With over 1,500 bottles of Bordeaux wine sold every minute throughout the world, the Bordeaux region is part of a long trading tradition based on high quality standards and the sharing of its savoir-faire.

La Cité du Vin, already top place to visit in Europe

The Cité du Vin offers a unique experience to visitors and is already ranking amongst top-EU must-visit tours. What is interesting is that the Cité du Vin is not only a museum for Bordeaux wine, it also offers an opportunity for wines and their producers from all over the world to show what they have to offer, creating a balance between local authenticity and worldwide diversity.

Just a few kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean and its stretching sandy beaches, a short trip from the caves and medieval villages of the Dordogne and within easy reach of the sweeping Pyrenees Mountains, Bordeaux Airport has endless opportunities to cater to all tastes; and makes it the ideal gateway to one of Europe’s leading tourism regions.

Bordeaux Airport is seeking to complete its worldwide network by creating direct routes or new services to the major inter-continental hubs, enhancing passengers’ access to/from:

	The Americas:	US (New York & Boston, Miami, Chicago), Canada (Toronto)
	Caribbeans:	Guadeloupe, Martinique, Dominican Republic & Cuba
	Asia:	Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapour, Japan, Thailand & India (Bombai & Delhi)
	Middle East & Gulf:	UAE (Dubai & Abu Dhabi), Qatar, Egypt, Lebanon, Oman, Bahrain, Turkey (Ankara, Izmir, Antalya)
	Africa:	Morocco (Nador, Ouarzazate), Algeria (Bejaia, Constantine, Setif), Tunisia (Monastir), Ivory Coast (Abidjan), La Reunion, Mauritius, Madagascar & Cape Verde