Eurostar has an additional charge of around £30 for their registered luggage service for these types of equipment. Travelling by train can involve several changes, depending on your route, and almost certainly lugging your gear up and down a few sets of stairs or escalators. For more information see our Cycling and Mountain Biking Guides.Īirport Transfer companies always need to know exactly what you’re bringing, so that they have sufficient capacity in the vehicle. Make sure you pack your gear well, as it’s not unusual for there to be a few bumps and bruises along the way, if you don’t! The same applies for your bike, whether that be a mountain bike, road bike or touring bike.pack it well and ensure it falls within the packaging guidelines specified by the carrier. Some airlines charge for taking equipment and this can also apply to bikes, golf clubs, watersports equipment - so check before you book. Here's a snapshot of the different transport options and a guide to their restrictions: Each airline, train and transfer company will have their own individual policy terms and conditions depending on the type of sporting equipment you are transporting. If you are planning to bring your own sports equipment, perhaps a road bike, or a set of golf clubs, then it’s well worth checking the details in advance. The crossing time is much longer though - between 24 and 32 hours from the UK. The closest ferry port to the Dordogne is actually Bilbao in Spain, with a driving time of just 4 hours 30 minutes to Bergerac or Périgueux. It might be worth considering arriving at a ferry port closer to the west of France, such as Caen or Saint Malo. If you wish to bring your car with you from the UK, then you will probably take a ferry to the north coast of France where the onward drive is around 6 hours to Périgueux.

Some of the attractions are directly by the road side so you also need to be wary or people stopping quickly, pulling over and signally way too late.this is likely to be you at some point! Once you reach the Dordogne the roads become more rural and, although they are in good condition, they do tend to be rather windy, with the risk of being caught behind a tractor or a group of enthusiastic cyclists. You should bear in mind that you will probably be using the main toll roads as you drive through France and this may take much longer if you chose to travel on a busy Saturday during the summer. Being able to drive yourself around the area is far more comfortable and convenient, allowing you to take day trips, visit other resorts, towns and villages. The main advantage to having a car is flexibility and driving in France can be a pleasure. Some of the luxury hotels offer an airport pick-up service so it is best to enquire about this directly before you book a car. As a popular destination throughout the year, you will find that most routes are available all year round, although the number of weekly flights may be reduced in autumn and spring with particular airlines.įor onward travel from the airport, transfers or shuttle services are convenient and car hire is a widely available, allowing you to drive directly to your accommodation. As always, prices will be at a premium during the school holidays and at weekends. Have a look at our Flight Finder to help your planning. This wide choice of airlines means that prices are often competitive. It allows good access to both the city of Bordeaux and the Gironde as well as the Dordogne region and is serviced by a number of the major airlines. īordeaux-Mérignac Airport is situated on the west side of Bordeaux city and therefore to the west of the Dordogne region. This airport offers good access to the east of Dordogne and the Vereze valley and the popular towns of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, Rocamadour, Martel and the infamous Lascaux caves in Montignac.

It has less frequent flights but is well connected with Paris throughout the week and throughout the year.

This is the best airport to fly into if you want to enjoy the wine regions of western Dordogne, including Saint Emilion, Bergerac and Monbazillac.īrive Airport in the north east of the region is a relatively new and modern small airport, serviced by just two airlines. It offers travellers good connections with the UK as well as regular flights from Nice, Brussels and Amsterdam. Situated in the west of the Dordogne region, just over 100km from Bordeaux. The best-known airport for Dordogne is Bergerac Dordogne Perigord Airport. Sarlat-la-Caneda (Popular town in the Perigord Noir)īergerac (Largest town on the Dordogne river) The following drive times from the airports to the main tourist hubs are approximate and can be affected by heavy traffic during peak holiday times: Périgueux (Capital of the Dordogne region) There are three airports suitable for flying to Dordogne, Bergerac, Brive and Bordeaux-Merignac.

Dordogne map