Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): what you need to know
Brest is one hour ahead of Cardiff and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your CWL to BES flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport. Many passengers pass through Dublin Airport when flying between CWL and BES.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Right now, ج.م. 4,224 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 13,307. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from CWL to BES. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Cardiff Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CWL to BES by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cardiff Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
66.16% of flights that leave from Cardiff Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to CWL:
Arriving at Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Consider booking a hotel close to BES if you have a late Cardiff Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Brest Bretagne Airport rental car and discover Brest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Europcar and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Brest Bretagne Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to central Brest
Brest Bretagne Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Brest. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
June is the busiest month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Brest in April.
Before locking in your flight from Cardiff Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Brest, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 23ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CWL to BES sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
Brest is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Brest, a visit to Nantes will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.
If you're looking to explore another corner of France, head for Bordeaux, roughly 499 kilometres south-east of Brest. Place de la Bourse, Musee d'Aquitaine and Jardin Public are among the biggest draws.
