Travelling from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES). Explore your options for jetting out of Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Brest Bretagne Airport is located in Brest. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Toronto.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to BES. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
With more travellers during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, 63.97% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to BES flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights departing from YKF reach their destination as scheduled 63.64% of the time.
About Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BES:
Travel at your own pace with a Brest Bretagne Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Europcar or Alamo and venture far and wide through Brest and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Toronto 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.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport is $1,051. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,577. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to BES. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
June is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES). Plan your visit to Brest in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Toronto to BES flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Brest, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 23ºC.
February sees temperatures of between 3ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Brest
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Brest right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport:
Your Brest trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Oceanopolis, Musee national de la Marine and Rue Saint-Malo.
Explore more of France
You've visited Brest, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Travel around 257 kilometres south-east to Nantes to check off its top attractions. From Les Machines de L'ile to Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of France, consider Rennes, roughly 209 kilometres east of Brest. La forêt de Brocéliande, Centre Historique de Rennes and Cathédrale St-Pierre de Rennes are key highlights.
