Flying from London to Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR): What you need to know
The timezone in Caen is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Caen Carpiquet Airport is located in Caen.
Your flight from London to CFR won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from London to CFR with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LHR and CFR include:
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Caen Carpiquet Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
68% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Caen Carpiquet Airport, browse these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to CFR flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
70% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
You can lock in a plane ticket from London to Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR) with one or more stops departing from London Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and CFR:
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Caen Carpiquet Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 65%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Caen Carpiquet Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CFR instead:
Pick up a Caen Carpiquet Airport rental car and explore Caen and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Caen Carpiquet Airport flight.
Getting from Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to central Caen
From Caen Carpiquet Airport, central Caen is around 8 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Caen Carpiquet Airport is $223. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,961. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to CFR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your London to Caen Carpiquet Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
January is the quietest month for flights from London to Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR), while October is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Caen based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Caen is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your London to CFR plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Caen Carpiquet Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Caen
Start your Caen trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Caen Carpiquet Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Caen when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Abbaye aux Dames followed by Musee des Beaux-Arts de Caen and Caen Memorial museum.
Explore more of France
You've seen Caen, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel around 209 kilometres east to Paris to tick off its popular sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another side of France, head for Nantes, about 225 kilometres south of Caen. Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and La Machine Association are key highlights.
