Paris to Brest flights
Brest lies 505 km (314 mi) west of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 24 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Paris | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 2.1 million | 144,899 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | ORY, 14 km out | BES, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 29200–29827 CEDEX 9 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Paris
Paris is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, 23 km), Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA, 69 km).
Arriving in Brest
Brest is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Brest Bretagne airport (BES), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brest Bretagne airport | BES | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,171 ft | 325 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Brest from Paris?
505 km (314 mi) in a straight line, west of Paris.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Brest by air?
About 1 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Brest?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Which airports are used for Paris to Brest flights?
Typically Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to Brest Bretagne airport (BES).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.