Traveling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR): what you need to know
The timezone in Caen is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
To ensure you catch your BHX to CFR flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Carpiquet Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BHX and CFR:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
$149 is the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Carpiquet Airport flight. A return flight starts at $268. These fares may change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from BHX to CFR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport to Carpiquet Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Finding cheap flights from BHX to CFR is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Carpiquet Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of the departures from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Birmingham International Airport is about 24 kilometers from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Carpiquet Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Consider booking a hotel near CFR if you have a late Birmingham International Airport to Carpiquet Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Carpiquet Airport rental car and explore Caen and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Carpiquet Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to central Caen
Carpiquet Airport is roughly 10 kilometers from the center of Caen. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Carpiquet Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Caen. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Carpiquet Airport for July if you want to visit Caen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to CFR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Caen. Around 209 kilometers away to the east, its top attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 241 kilometers south of Caen, Nantes is another favorite stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.
