Bordeaux to Munich Flights May 2016

Posted by alpinehills on 10/19/15 05:52 PM

Thanks to everyone for helping me pare down my trip in order to enjoy each destination more intensely. Now I'm working on a NONSTOP one-way flight from Bordeaux (BOD) to Munich (MUC) on 5/19/16. I can't seem to find any direct flights unless I shift a day forward and fly Volotea (only flies 2 days/week this route). I like Volotea's price but not dates of departure. If necessary, I would also consider departure from Toulouse (TLS).

Here are my two questions:
1. I don't know much about Volotea. Any advice?
2. Is there an alternate airline I'm missing that flies direct BOD to MUC?

Posted by Nancy

Corvallis OR

10/19/15 07:10 PM

7026 posts

Do you have to have a NONSTOP? You can fly on Air France from Bordeaux to Munich with a stop at CDG. It's probably not much longer than a nonstop. I don't know the cost or timing of the flight on Volotea but I'm thinking the one stop on Air France is as inexpensive and it's a major airline. I might be willing to live with the one stop.

Posted by alpinehills OP

10/19/15 08:46 PM

8 posts

I don't HAVE to have a non-stop, but connecting through CDG burns up most of the day. AF is $350pp and Volotea is $150pp.

Posted by Nancy

Corvallis OR

10/19/15 09:12 PM

7026 posts

For some strange reason the flight/s on Air France are cheaper if booked separately rather than as a through flight. Booked separately (BOR-CDG and then CDG-MUN) it totals up to $116 for non-refundable, one carry-on only and $161 for refundable (with fee) plus one checked bag. However, you are correct that the Volotea flight is shorter (2hrs vs 4-1/2hrs - total flight time) but you have to change the day you wanted to fly. With flights it always seems to be a give/take just depends on what you're willing to give. Personally I'd have to do some further research and find some reliable reviews of Volotea before making a final decision. I'm sure they are fine but it's best to check thoroughly.