Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): what you need to know
The timezone in Brest is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Your LGW to BES flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and BES:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
Strasbourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport flight is 35 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 83 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to BES, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BES instead:
Grab a Brest Bretagne Airport rental car and explore Brest and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Europcar and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Brest Bretagne Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
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 reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Brest based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport for July if you want to explore Brest during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to BES in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Brest is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Brest, a visit to Nantes will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.
Bordeaux is another well-known destination in France and is around 499 kilometres south-east of Brest. No trip is complete without a visit to Place de la Bourse, Musee d'Aquitaine and Jardin Public.