Travelling from London to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): What you need to know
London has numerous airports where you can begin your trip. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Brest Bretagne Airport is located in Brest. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to BES. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to BES leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Brest Bretagne Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider beginning your travels from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) flight ticket from this popular hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to BES are available with Volotea.
Volotea is the top choice for travellers flying from LGW to BES.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to BES flight:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a flight ticket from London to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) with a stop or two out of Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and BES:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Brest Bretagne Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that leave from STN arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BES if you're catching a late flight from London to Brest Bretagne Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Grab a Brest Bretagne Airport rental car and explore Brest and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Europcar and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Brest Bretagne Airport flight.
Getting from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to central Brest
Brest Bretagne Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Brest. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Currently, $71 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Brest Bretagne Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $155. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to BES.
The best month for scoring cheap London to Brest Bretagne Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from London to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Brest. June is when most people book flights from London to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Brest is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 23ºC. Lock in your London to BES flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Brest Bretagne Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 11ºC.
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 London to Brest Bretagne Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Brest when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Oceanopolis followed by Musee national de la Marine and Rue Saint-Malo.
Explore more of France
Brest has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Brest, a trip to Nantes will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Les Machines de L'ile, Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in France, consider Rennes, about 209 kilometres east of Brest. La forêt de Brocéliande, Centre Historique de Rennes and Cathédrale St-Pierre de Rennes are among the biggest draws.