Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): what you need to know
Amsterdam and Brest share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Your AMS to BES flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brest Bretagne Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AMS and BES:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Right now, R 2,400 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brest Bretagne Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,931. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from AMS to BES, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brest Bretagne Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from AMS to BES by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brest Bretagne Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of the departures from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% arrive on time at their destination.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to AMS? If you're boarding an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brest Bretagne Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Reserve a hotel close to BES if you're taking a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brest Bretagne Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Brest Bretagne Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Europcar or Alamo to explore Brest and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Brest Bretagne Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to central Brest
From Brest Bretagne Airport, Brest is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
June is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brest Bretagne Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Brest in April.
The warmest month in Brest is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brest Bretagne Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to BES around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've seen Brest, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel about 257 kilometres south-east to Nantes to check off its must-visit sights. From Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne to Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 499 kilometres south-east of Brest, Bordeaux is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Place de la Bourse, Musee d'Aquitaine and Jardin Public.