BES
Brest Bretagne Airport
Brest · FranceICAO LFRB
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) is an airport serving Brest, France, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 48° 26' 52.4" N, 4° 25' 6.7" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. With 11 direct destinations served by 12 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Paris (GMT+2).
Destinations
11
Airlines
12
Elevation ft
325/ 99m
Europe/Paris
GMT+2
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Airport Details
IATA Code
BES
ICAO Code
LFRB
City
Brest
Country
France
Elevation
325 ft
Local Time
06:28 PM (GMT+2)
Coordinates
Latitude:48.4479°
Longitude:-4.4185°
Popular Routes from BES
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCN | Barcelona, Spain | 587 mi | 1h 37m | short-haul | 241 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 321 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 132 kg | View |
| LCY | London, United Kingdom | 290 mi | 1h 3m | short-haul | 119 kg | View |
| LYS | Lyon, France | 486 mi | 1h 25m | short-haul | 199 kg | View |
| MRS | Marseille, France | 578 mi | 1h 36m | short-haul | 237 kg | View |
| SOU | Southampton, United Kingdom | 221 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 91 kg | View |
| AJA | Ajaccio, France | 786 mi | 1h 59m | short-haul | 322 kg | View |
| BIA | Bastia, France | 787 mi | 1h 59m | short-haul | 323 kg | View |
| BOD | Bordeaux, France | 306 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 125 kg | View |
| NCE | Nice, France | 649 mi | 1h 44m | short-haul | 266 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BES
12 active airlines serving Brest Bretagne Airport.
Air France
AFFrance
Airlinair
A5France
Alitalia
AZItaly
CityJet
WXIreland
Flybe
BEUnited Kingdom
Formosa Airlines
VYTaiwan
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Nationwide Airlines
CESouth Africa
Ryanair
FRIreland
VOLOTEA Airways
V7Spain
Vueling Airlines
VYSpain
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Brest Bretagne Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quimper-Cornouaille Airport | UIP | Quimper | France | 56 km |
| Lannion-Côte de Granit Airport | LAI | Lannion | France | 78 km |
| Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport | LRT | Lorient | France | 106 km |
| Dinard-Pleurtuit-Saint-Malo Airport | DNR | Dinard | France | 173 km |
| Newquay Cornwall Airport | NQY | Newquai | United Kingdom | 226 km |
| Guernsey Airport | GCI | Guernsey | Guernsey | 173 km |
| Land's End Airport | LEQ | Land's End | United Kingdom | 205 km |
| Jersey Airport | JER | Jersey | Jersey | 184 km |
Other Airports in France
Agen-La Garenne Airport
AGFAgen
Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport
AJAAjaccio
Angoulême-Brie-Champniers Airport
ANGAngouleme
Aurillac Airport
AURAurillac
Avignon-Caumont Airport
AVNAvignon
Bastia-Poretta Airport
BIABastia
Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport
BVABeauvais
Bergerac-Roumanière Airport
EGCBergerac
Béziers-Vias Airport
BZRBeziers
Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne Airport
BIQBiarritz-bayonne
Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport
BODBordeaux
Brive Souillac Airport
BVEBrive
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 48° 26' 52.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 4° 25' 6.7" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 48.447899
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -4.418540
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:28 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 325 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 99 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Brest Bretagne Airport?
The IATA code for Brest Bretagne Airport is BES, and its ICAO code is LFRB. The airport is located in Brest, France.
How many destinations can you fly to from BES?
There are 11 direct destinations available from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in Brest, France.
What airlines fly from BES?
There are 12 airlines operating from BES, including Air France, Airlinair, Alitalia, CityJet, Flybe, and more.
What timezone is Brest Bretagne Airport in?
Brest Bretagne Airport is in the Europe/Paris timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Brest Bretagne Airport?
Brest Bretagne Airport sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level.
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