Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR): what you need to know
Caen's timezone is UTC+1, making Caen one hour ahead of Dublin.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your DUB to CFR flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dublin Airport to Carpiquet Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between DUB and CFR:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
73 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dublin Airport to Carpiquet Airport flight. A return flight starts at 161 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DUB to CFR if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Dublin Airport to Carpiquet Airport.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dublin Airport to Carpiquet Airport.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
Of all flights leaving Dublin Airport, 72.87% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near DUB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dublin Airport to Carpiquet Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
If you have a late Dublin Airport to Carpiquet Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near CFR:
Travel at your own pace with a Carpiquet Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Europcar and see more of Caen and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Carpiquet Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to central Caen
Carpiquet Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Caen. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Dublin Airport to Carpiquet Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Caen. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Dublin Airport to Carpiquet Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Caen, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DUB to CFR sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Caen has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres east of Caen, a trip to Paris will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Nantes is another essential stop in France and is around 241 kilometres south of Caen. No trip is complete without experiencing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.