Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Brest's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Brest one hour ahead of Dublin.
To ensure you catch your DUB to BES flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Brest (and then seeing more of France!) is a cinch with Aer Lingus. This popular carrier has direct flights from Dublin Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Aer Lingus.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dublin Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between DUB and BES:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport flight is $96. A round-trip fare right now is $290. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from DUB to BES, book your journey 11 months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DUB to BES.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dublin Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
Of the flights that depart from Dublin Airport, 72.87% land on schedule at their destination.
Dublin Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Dublin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 2 hours 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near DUB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Dublin Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Consider staying in a hotel near BES if you're taking a late Dublin Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Brest Bretagne Airport rental car and explore Brest and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Europcar and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Brest Bretagne Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to central Brest
Brest Bretagne Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Brest. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
The quietest month for a flight from Dublin 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.
When booking your flight from Dublin Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Brest, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DUB to BES in February. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Nantes is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Brest. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.
Bordeaux is another sought-after destination in France and is around 499 kilometres south-east of Brest. No journey is complete without dropping by Place de la Bourse, Musee d'Aquitaine and Jardin Public.