Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): what you need to know
The timezone in Brest is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LHR to BES flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and BES:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport flight is RM580. A return plane ticket is currently RM873. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LHR to BES. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Consider booking a hotel close to BES if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Brest Bretagne Airport rental car and discover Brest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Europcar and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Brest Bretagne Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to central Brest
From Brest Bretagne Airport, Brest is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Brest based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport for July if you want to explore Brest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to BES in February. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've seen Brest, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey around 257 kilometres south-east to Nantes to check off its leading attractions. From Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne to Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Bordeaux is another standout destination in France and is around 499 kilometres south-east of Brest. No trip is complete without seeing Place de la Bourse, Musee d'Aquitaine and Jardin Public.