Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Brest Airport (BES): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Brest Airport is 2 hours.
Brest's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Barcelona.
Give yourself enough time to make your BCN to BES flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Volotea offers direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Brest Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Brest — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Volotea on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Brest Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BCN and BES:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Nice Airport
Menorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Brest Airport (BES)
ر.ق. 137 is the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Brest Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 332. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from BCN to BES by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Brest Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart BCN arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Barcelona Airport from central Barcelona, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Brest Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Brest Airport (BES)
If you have a late Barcelona Airport to Brest Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near BES:
Pick up a Brest Airport rental car and discover Brest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Europcar and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Brest Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Brest Airport (BES) to central Brest
From Brest Airport, Brest is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Brest Airport (BES)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Barcelona Airport to Brest Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Brest. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Brest is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Barcelona Airport to Brest Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to BES in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Nantes is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Brest. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.
If you're looking to explore another side of France, consider Bordeaux, about 499 kilometres south-east of Brest. National Opera of Bordeaux, Museum de Bordeaux and Château La Mission Haut-Brion are among its highlights.