Océanopolis
Large ocean discovery park, with aquariums and pavilions devoted to polar, tropical and Breton ecosystems.
Airport · Brest, France
Brest Bretagne BES
8 km from central Brest. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 8 km
- terminals
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- IATA · ICAO
- BES · LFRB
About the airport
Brest Bretagne is one of Brittany’s main airports. It lies about 10 km north-east of central Brest, in the town of Guipavas, and is the gateway to Finistère, with flights to Paris, other French cities and European destinations.
Terminal
The airport has a single modern terminal with curved lines and large glass façades. It is easy to get around, and the walk from the entrance to the gates is short.
Services
The terminal has a café, shops, free wifi, car rental desks and car parks right next to the building.
Getting to the city
Bibus 16
City bus between the airport and Brest Liberté in the centre, via Guipavas and near the train and coach stations. Every 15 min at weekday peak times.
Bibus 20
Bus to Porte de Gouesnou, where you change to the tram into the centre. In the evening and at weekends it runs on demand and must be booked in advance.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Brest takes about 15-20 min.
Airport map
Terminal
Single modern terminal with curved lines and a glass façade. Handles all domestic and international flights.
Brest
Things to do in Brest
Brest, at the western tip of Brittany, is a port and naval city overlooking a vast natural harbour. Rebuilt after the Second World War, it is the gateway to Finistère.
Château de Brest
Centuries-old fortress at the mouth of the Penfeld, housing the National Maritime Museum.
Pont de Recouvrance
Lift bridge over the Penfeld between the city centre and the Recouvrance district, with two tall concrete towers.
Téléphérique de Brest
Urban cable car crossing the Penfeld to the Capucins, with views over the naval port. It takes a standard network ticket.
Ateliers des Capucins
Former naval dockyard workshops turned into a huge covered space with shops, restaurants, a library and cultural events.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Brest?
Brest Bretagne airport is about 8 km from central Brest.
How do I get from the airport to central Brest?
From Brest Bretagne airport you can take Bibus 16 (bus), Bibus 20 (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Brest Bretagne airport have?
Brest Bretagne has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Brest?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The Brest Bretagne airport terminal: Tidus1188 alias Julien Costard, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal's glass façade at night: LittleJohn29, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The control tower next to the terminal: Axwel, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Océanopolis: Alex Brown, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Château de Brest: Farz brujunet, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pont de Recouvrance: Kev22, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Téléphérique de Brest: Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ateliers des Capucins: Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons