Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Brest's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Barcelona.
Your BCN to BES flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Brest (and then exploring more of France!) is easy with Volotea. This popular airline has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Volotea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between BCN and BES:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Menorca Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Currently, RM133 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM312. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from BCN to BES, reserve your journey ten months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BCN to BES.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of all flights departing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% land on time at their destination.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
If you have a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near BES:
Grab a Brest Bretagne Airport rental car and explore Brest and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Europcar and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Brest Bretagne Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to central Brest
Brest Bretagne Airport to the centre of Brest has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Brest based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Brest is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BCN to BES sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Nantes is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Brest. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.
Bordeaux is another standout destination in France and is around 499 kilometres south-east of Brest. No journey is complete without experiencing Place de la Bourse, Musee d'Aquitaine and Jardin Public.
