Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours.
The timezone in Brest is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Athens.
Give yourself enough time to make your ATH to BES flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Volotea has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Brest — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Volotea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between ATH and BES include:
Marseille Provence Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
£32 is currently the best price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport flight. A return flight starts from £81. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from ATH to BES, book your journey five months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ATH to BES.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of the flights that depart from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near ATH. Whether you have an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
If you're landing on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near BES:
Travel at your own pace with a Brest Bretagne Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Europcar or Alamo and see more of Brest and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Brest Bretagne Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to central Brest
Brest Bretagne Airport to the centre of Brest has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 7 miles away.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
June is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Brest in April.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport for July if you want to go to Brest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to BES sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Nantes is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Brest. Around 160 miles away to the south-east, top sights here include Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.
Bordeaux is another must-experience destination in France and is around 310 miles south-east of Brest. No journey is complete without visiting Place de la Bourse, Musee d'Aquitaine and Jardin Public.

