How to find cheap flights to Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Caen Carpiquet Airport is $357. A return plane ticket to CFR right now is $814.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Caen, where Caen Carpiquet Airport is located, by booking ahead. You're more likely to secure a good deal and have a wider selection of flights to choose from.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Caen. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
If you aren't in a rush to travel to Caen, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Caen Carpiquet Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Caen
You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Caen in May.
If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to CFR.
June is the most popular month for flights to CFR. It's the perfect time to see Caen at its busiest and best.
Travel in November if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Caen are usually cheaper.
With averages of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF), August is when Caen is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 0ºC (32ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF).
Hoping for clearer skies? September is the driest month in Caen, averaging six days of rain.
The wettest time of year is November. Travel then and you'll likely get around nine days of rainfall.
Flying to Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR): What you need to know
Go straight to Caen with Volotea or Air France. These popular airlines offer direct flights to Caen Carpiquet Airport.
Air France is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 78% of its flights into this airport land as planned, making it a great option when booking your CFR plane ticket.
The timezone at CFR is UTC+1.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to CFR? These hotels close to Caen Carpiquet Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Whether you're making your connecting flight or flying home from Caen Carpiquet Airport, you're unlikely to be delayed. CFR has a solid track record for punctuality, with up to 93% of departing flights landing when they're supposed to.
Getting to central Caen from Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Central Caen is about 8 kilometers from CFR.
After landing from your flight to CFR, the drive to the center takes around 15 minutes.
The journey when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Caen:
Caen highlights
These popular attractions should be high on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Caen:
Abbaye aux Dames: A memorable preview of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 2 kilometers east of the center.
Caen Memorial museum: This will also make the highlight reel of your vacation. A top landmark, it's around 2 kilometers northwest of the center of Caen.
How to get to Alençon from Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Going to the nearby city of Alençon? It's about 113 kilometers from CFR. Give yourself around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there.
Expect a journey time of 2 hours 40 minutes or so when making your way to Alençon on public transport.
Traveling from Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lisieux
Lisieux is around 48 kilometers from Caen Carpiquet Airport. If that's your destination, the trip by public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
It takes 55 minutes or so to drive to Lisieux.
Explore more of France
There are plenty more places to explore in France, starting with Paris. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River are must-do's in this city, which is about 209 kilometers east of Caen. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the major airport in Paris.
Another city in France that has plenty going for it is Nantes. From Caen, it's around 225 kilometers south and serves up highlights like Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne. Make time for Basilique Saint Nicolas too. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) handles most flights into the city.
Or venture to Lille, about 306 kilometers northeast of Caen. Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral at Lille are among the many reasons to visit. You can get here by flying into Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL).