Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR): what you need to know
Barcelona and Caen follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to CFR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Carpiquet Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BCN and CFR:
Marseille Provence Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Rs28,002 is the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Carpiquet Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs59,504. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from BCN to CFR, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Carpiquet Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Carpiquet Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, data shows 79.12% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Carpiquet Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Carpiquet Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CFR instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Carpiquet Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Europcar to explore Caen and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Carpiquet Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to central Caen
Carpiquet Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Caen. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Carpiquet Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Caen. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Caen is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Carpiquet Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to CFR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of France
You've seen Caen, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Journey about 209 kilometres east to Paris to check off its popular sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in France, head for Nantes, about 241 kilometres south of Caen. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes are key highlights.