Travelling from Montreal to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): What you need to know
Brest is six hours ahead of Montreal. Brest Bretagne Airport is located in Brest, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Montreal to BES. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is about 19 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Brest Bretagne Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
65% of flights leaving from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport reach their destination on time.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
You can reach YHU from central Montreal in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 23 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Montreal to BES flight? Kick back in a hotel near Montreal Metropolitan Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
About Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Brest Bretagne Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near BES and shut your eyes sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Brest Bretagne Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Europcar or Alamo to explore Brest and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Montreal to Brest Bretagne Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to central Brest
Brest Bretagne Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Brest. The time it takes to get to the centre in a taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Brest Bretagne Airport is R 5,653. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,397. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Montreal to BES if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Cheap Montreal to Brest Bretagne Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
October is when most people book flights from Montreal to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES). Plan your visit to Brest in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Montreal to BES plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brest to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Brest Bretagne Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Brest
Start your Brest trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Brest Bretagne Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Oceanopolis and Musee national de la Marine are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Brest travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Rue Saint-Malo.
Explore more of France
Nantes is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Brest. Around 257 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and La Machine Association.
Rennes is another essential stop in France and is around 209 kilometres east of Brest. No journey is complete without seeing La forêt de Brocéliande, Centre Historique de Rennes and Cathédrale St-Pierre de Rennes.
