Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR): what you need to know
Caen is one hour ahead of Nottingham and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EMA to CFR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Traveling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
$320 is the lowest price for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Carpiquet Airport flight. A return flight starts at $427. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from EMA to CFR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from East Midlands Airport to Carpiquet Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Of the flights that depart from East Midlands Airport, 75.1% touch down on time at their destination.
East Midlands Airport is around 23 kilometers from central Nottingham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near EMA? If you've booked an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Carpiquet Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
If you have a late East Midlands Airport to Carpiquet Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CFR:
Grab a Carpiquet Airport rental car and explore Caen and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Carpiquet Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to central Caen
Carpiquet Airport is approximately 10 kilometers from central Caen. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
September is the busiest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Carpiquet Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Caen in April.
Before locking in your flight from East Midlands Airport to Carpiquet Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Caen, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EMA to CFR sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Caen. Around 209 kilometers away to the east, popular attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Nantes is another well-known destination in France and is around 241 kilometers south of Caen. No trip is complete without visiting Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.
