Traveling from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Brest Bretagne Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Brest and Barcelona are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BES to BCN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Volotea is your gateway to discovering Barcelona (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travelers fly with on this route is Volotea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brest Bretagne Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between BES and BCN:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Menorca Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Currently, $46 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Brest Bretagne Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $81. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from BES to BCN, book your journey seven months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BES to BCN.
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Handy information about Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
80.61% of flights leaving Brest Bretagne Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from BES.
Central Brest to Brest Bretagne Airport is approximately 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Brest Bretagne Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near BES:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're coming in on a late Brest Bretagne Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car to explore Barcelona and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before traveling.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Barcelona in January.
Book your flight from Brest Bretagne Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BES to BCN around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Barcelona. Around 257 kilometers away to the west, well-known attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 402 kilometers west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are highlights.