Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR): what you need to know
The timezone in Caen is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Cardiff.
Leave enough time to catch your CWL to CFR flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
At the moment, £225 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Carpiquet Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £344. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CWL to CFR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Carpiquet Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CWL to CFR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cardiff Airport to Carpiquet Airport.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Of all flights leaving Cardiff Airport, 66.16% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is around 17 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CWL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Carpiquet Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cardiff Airport to Carpiquet Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CFR instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Carpiquet Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Caen and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Carpiquet Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to central Caen
Carpiquet Airport to central Caen has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 miles away.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
September is the most popular month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Carpiquet Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Caen in April.
The warmest month in Caen is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Cardiff Airport to Carpiquet Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CWL to CFR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Caen has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be discovered. About 130 miles east of Caen, a trip to Paris will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 150 miles south of Caen, Nantes is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.
