Quimper-Cornouaille Airport serves the historic Breton city of Quimper, capital of Breton Cornouaille, approximately 8 km from the center.
Quimper is renowned for the Gothic cathedral of Saint-Corentin and for traditional artisanal ceramics, as well as serving as a departure point for the Breton Cornouaille coast.
How to get to Quimper-Cornouaille Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to UIP
Parking near Quimper-Cornouaille Airport
The official parking lot (1,000 spaces) is located directly opposite the terminal and is completely free.
If spaces are full, private alternatives nearby start from 4 euros per day.
How to get to Quimper from UIP
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Quimper-Cornouaille Airport
Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, convenient for exploring Breton Cornwall's coast.
Driver's license, passport, and a credit card in the driver's name are required for the security deposit.
Hotels near Quimper-Cornouaille Airport
South area, towards the airport
the airport is reachable by car in just a few minutes more than the centre, on the same southern route
Best for: those arriving or leaving by car who prefer to stay out of the centre's traffic
- Green, quiet setting, opposite the Château de Lanniron
- Free private parking
- Closer to the airport than any hotel in the centre
- A car is needed, you can't walk to the centre
- Residential area, no evening life nearby
Recommended hotels
Quimper station
QUB urban bus to the airport with a nearby stop, in about 20-30 minutes; taxi in 10-13 minutes
Best for: those who prefer to stay next to the urban bus station and the trains to Brest or Nantes
- Opposite the train station and the bus station
- A few minutes' walk from the historic centre
- Handy for those catching an early train
- Less characterful than the medieval centre
- Some traffic at peak train times
Recommended hotels
Historic centre and Cathedral
the station and the airport bus are reachable in about 10-15 minutes on foot; direct taxi in 10-13 minutes
Best for: those who prefer to sleep among the half-timbered houses and the Saint-Corentin Cathedral
- A few steps from the Cathedral and the Odet river
- Pedestrian lanes with shops and Breton restaurants
- Medieval atmosphere, half-timbered houses all around
- Little parking in the centre's streets
- Touristy area, livelier on summer weekends
Recommended hotels
- Best Western Plus Hotel Kregenn A few steps from the Odet river and 5 minutes from the station, in a period building renovated in 2020. View availability
- Manoir des Indes, The Originals Relais A historic residence of the Breton navigator René Madec, with a vaulted-cellar pool and a garden. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal's small size reflects the airport's limited traffic.
It's good practice to arrive with a 1.5-hour margin for flights.
Map of Quimper-Cornouaille Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Quimper known for pottery?
It has a long tradition of hand-painted pottery craftsmanship, with workshops still open to visitors in the city today.
Q. What is the Festival de Cornouaille?
One of the leading festivals of Breton culture and music, held every July in Quimper with traditional costumes and folk dances.
Q. How far is central Quimper from the airport?
About 5.5-6 km, a 10-12 minute bus or taxi ride.
Q. Is Quimper a good starting point for the Breton coast?
Yes, it's the ideal base for exploring Cornouaille, with its beaches and traditional fishing ports.
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