Travelling from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): What you need to know
Brest is six hours ahead of Toronto. Brest Bretagne Airport is located in Brest, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to BES, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Toronto Pearson International Airport:
64% of flights departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from the centre of Toronto in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Toronto to BES flight? Check in to a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
From the centre of Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of YHM is 71%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Consider booking a hotel near BES if you have a late flight from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Follow your own route with a Brest Bretagne Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Europcar or Alamo and chase adventure across Brest and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport flight.
Getting from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to central Brest
Brest Bretagne Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Brest. How long it'll take to get there by taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport is $988. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,123. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Toronto to BES, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
January is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES), while October is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Brest based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Toronto to BES plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Brest to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport in February when temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Brest
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Brest right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Brest Bretagne Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Oceanopolis, Musee national de la Marine and Rue Saint-Malo are top sights which should be on any good Brest itinerary.
Explore more of France
Nantes is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Brest. Around 257 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and La Machine Association.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in France, head for Rennes, about 209 kilometres east of Brest. La forêt de Brocéliande, Centre Historique de Rennes and Cathédrale St-Pierre de Rennes are key reasons to visit.
