Colombier-Saugnieu to Brest Flights

Flights from Colombier-Saugnieu to Brest generally leave from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Brest Bretagne Airport.

Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 8.3 km away from Colombier-Saugnieu city centre and Brest Bretagne Airport is 11.8 km from Brest city centre.

Since both Colombier-Saugnieu and Brest are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.

The best events to attend in Brest include:

• Festival du Chant de Marin, a maritime music festival celebrating sea shanties and folk music
• Les Tonnerres de Brest, a grand maritime festival showcasing tall ships and naval heritage
• Fête de la Mer, a celebration of the sea with various activities and events along the coast
• Festival International de la Pêche, an event dedicated to fishing culture with competitions and exhibitions.

The best holidays to experience in Brest include:

• Bastille Day, national holiday with fireworks and parades in July
• Assumption of Mary, a public holiday in August with local celebrations
• All Saints' Day, a time for remembrance and reflection in November
• Christmas Holidays, festive decorations and traditional markets in December.

The best seasons to visit Brest are Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Brest is during April-June or September-October.

For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.