How to find cheap flights to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
241 € is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Carpiquet Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to CFR, the lowest fare is 133 €.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Caen, where Carpiquet Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to secure an amazing deal and have a wider range of departure options.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of finding cheap flights to Caen. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your journey, as well as different fares.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are often cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Carpiquet Airport.
Best time to go to Caen
May is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Caen.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to CFR, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you'd love to experience Caen at its liveliest, book your flights to CFR for September. Going on holiday during high seasons typically means there's more to see and do than at other times of the year.
April is the least busy time of year to travel if you're after a more relaxed pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Caen then.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Caen is warmest in July, averaging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC (32ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF).
September gives you the best chance of sunshine. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Caen.
November brings the wettest weather. You can expect around ten days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Travelling to Carpiquet Airport (CFR): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Caen quickly. Take a direct flight to Carpiquet Airport with one of these major airlines:
Air France is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 78% of its flights into this hub land without being late, making it a great option when reserving your CFR plane ticket.
The timezone at CFR is UTC+1.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Carpiquet Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to CFR:
Touch down and take off again in a car hire in CFR. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Europcar and tour parts of Caen that you won't find in every travel brochure.
If you have an onward flight from Carpiquet Airport or flying home from there, your plans are more likely to stay on track. Up to 86% of all flights out of CFR arrive as planned.
Getting to central Caen from Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
The distance from CFR to central Caen is about 10 kilometres.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to CFR, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the centre.
Expect the ride to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
If you want to stay close to the action in Caen, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfy options:
Caen highlights
Hop off your flight to Caen and find your way to these must-see attractions:
Abbaye aux Dames: A classic place to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 kilometres east of the city centre.
Poètes Garden: Here's where you can slow things down a little while exploring Caen. This park is roughly 3 kilometres north of the centre.
Caen Memorial museum: Looking for more reasons to visit Caen? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 2 kilometres north-west of the city centre.
How to get to Alençon from Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Heading straight for Alençon? From CFR, it'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there. The city is about 113 kilometres from the airport.
Allow for a travel time of roughly 2 hours 40 minutes when making your way to Alençon on public transport.
Travelling from Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lisieux
If Lisieux is where you want to be, public transport takes around 1 hour 35 minutes from Carpiquet Airport. This city is about 48 kilometres from CFR.
Getting there by car will take you roughly 55 minutes.
Explore more of France
There are plenty more places to explore in France, starting with Paris. Louve, Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are must-visits in this city, which is around 209 kilometres east of Caen. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the main airport of Paris.
Another city in France that has plenty going for it is Nantes. From Caen, it's roughly 241 kilometres south and offers top sights like Les Machines de L'ile and Machines of the Isle Nantes. Add a stop at Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne too. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) is the main airport serving the city.
Or venture to Lille, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of Caen. Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Grand place are just the start of the reasons to visit. You can reach this city by flying into Lille Airport (LIL).
