How to find cheap flights to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
AED 2,783 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Brest Bretagne Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to BES, the lowest fare is AED 1,343.
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The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to find some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Brest, where Brest Bretagne Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Brest
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Brest is typically May.
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to BES.
Travel to Brest in June if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to BES, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
April is the quietest period of the year to travel if you're after a more laid-back vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Brest then.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Brest is warmest in July, averaging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from 3ºC (37ºF) to 11ºC (52ºF).
May comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Brest.
The wettest time of year is November. Visit then and you can expect to get around 12 days of rainfall.
Traveling to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Brest in one easy hop. Book a direct flight to Brest Bretagne Airport with one of these popular airlines:
If you want to travel with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your BES plane ticket with Transavia France. Up to 86% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled.
The timezone at BES is UTC+1.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Brest Bretagne Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to BES:
Hit the ground running when you collect a car rental in BES. Find your ideal ride with Rentscape, Europcar or Alamo and explore parts of Brest that most tourists miss.
If you're catching a connecting flight from Brest Bretagne Airport or traveling home from there, your plans are more likely to stay on track. Up to 81% of all flights out of BES land when they're supposed to.
Getting to central Brest from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Central Brest is about 11 kilometers from BES.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to BES, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the center.
Expect the trip to take roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
If you'd like to stay close to the action in Brest, unpack your bags at one of these top hotels:
Brest highlights
These top sights should feature on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Brest:
Oceanopolis: A classic spot to begin sightseeing, this landmark is located around 3 kilometers east of the city center.
Rosenbaum Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 2 kilometers north of the center. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of Brest.
Rue Saint-Malo: Want more reasons to visit Brest? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 2 kilometers west of the city center.
How to get to Quimper from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
The nearby city of Quimper is about 72 kilometers from BES. The drive to the center in a ride-share or cab will take around 55 minutes.
Public transport will get you to Quimper in 2 hours 55 minutes or so.
Traveling from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Lannion
Lannion is located around 80 kilometers from Brest Bretagne Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the ride by public transport takes about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Reaching it by car will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Explore more of France
Up for more adventures? Nantes will add something special to your trip to France. It's about 257 kilometers south-east of Brest and features Les Machines de L'ile, Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne. The major airport for this city is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).
Rennes is another top destination in France and is roughly 209 kilometers east of Brest. Get right to the good parts at attractions like La forêt de Brocéliande, Centre Historique de Rennes and Cathédrale St-Pierre de Rennes. Rennes Airport (RNS) is the main gateway to this city.
About 56 kilometers south-east of Brest, Quimper makes for a memorable detour. A few great reasons to visit include Place Saint-Corentin, Musee des Beaux Arts and Cathedrale St-Corentin.
