Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): what you need to know
Brest's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Brest one hour ahead of Bristol.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BRS to BES flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bristol Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport. These are the top stopovers between BRS and BES:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Currently, R 1,834 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bristol Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,284. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from BRS to BES, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Bristol Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
Of the departures from Bristol Airport, 69.8% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Bristol to Bristol Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BRS? If you've booked an early flight from Bristol Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
If you have a late Bristol Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near BES:
Pick up a Brest Bretagne Airport rental car and discover Brest and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Europcar and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Brest Bretagne Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
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 get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
June is the most popular month for flights from Bristol Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Brest in April.
When reserving your flight from Bristol Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Brest, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRS to BES in February. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've seen Brest, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Travel about 257 kilometres south-east to Nantes to tick off its leading attractions. From Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne to Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in France, head for Bordeaux, roughly 499 kilometres south-east of Brest. Place de la Bourse, Musee d'Aquitaine and Jardin Public are highlights.
