Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rennes Airport (RNS): what you need to know
The timezone in Rennes is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Cardiff.
To ensure you catch your CWL to RNS flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Rennes Airport. Many travellers pass through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol when flying between CWL and RNS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rennes Airport (RNS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Rennes Airport flight is £191. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £203. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CWL to RNS, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Rennes Airport.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cardiff Airport to Rennes Airport.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
66.16% of flights leaving from Cardiff Airport reach their destination on time.
Cardiff Airport is around 17 miles from central Cardiff. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CWL? If you're boarding an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Rennes Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Rennes Airport (RNS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cardiff Airport to Rennes Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RNS instead:
Pick up a Rennes Airport rental car and explore Rennes and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and Enterprise are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Rennes Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Rennes Airport (RNS) to central Rennes
Rennes Airport is approximately 7 miles from central Rennes. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Rennes Airport (RNS)
April is the most popular month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Rennes Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Rennes in February.
The warmest month in Rennes is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Cardiff Airport to Rennes Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CWL to RNS in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Rennes is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France you should also see. About 190 miles east of Rennes, a trip to Paris will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Nantes is another must-experience destination in France and is around 60 miles south of Rennes. No journey is complete without dropping by Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.