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Brittany's main gateway on France's Atlantic coast.
Opened
1936
Location
Brest, France
Brest Bretagne Airport (IATA: BES, ICAO: LFRB) is the principal commercial airport serving Brest, the second-largest city in Brittany, northwestern France. Located approximately 10 kilometres northeast of the city centre in Guipavas, it handles both domestic and international traffic.
The airport serves as an important regional hub connecting Brest to Paris and other French cities, as well as seasonal international destinations. It is operated by the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Brest and supports the local economy, including Brest's significant naval and maritime industries.
The facility also shares its airspace with the adjacent French Navy air base, Base aéronautique navale de Brest-Guipavas, reflecting the city's strong military maritime heritage.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Bus line 29 connects the airport to Brest city centre, and taxis and rental cars are also available.
Airlines here
Major carriers include Air France and Transavia, offering connections to Paris-Orly, Paris-CDG, and various European destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Located in Guipavas commune, approximately 10 km northeast of central Brest.
- ›Shares its site with a French Navy aviation base (BAN Brest-Guipavas).
- ›Handles roughly 700,000 to 900,000 passengers per year in normal conditions.
- ›Serves as a key access point for the Finistère department at France's westernmost tip.
- ›Seasonal charter flights expand connectivity to Mediterranean and European leisure destinations.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
