Travelling from London to Carpiquet Airport (CFR): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to leave from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Carpiquet Airport (CFR). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Carpiquet Airport is located in Caen. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from London to CFR.
With more people on the move during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from London to CFR with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and CFR include:
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Carpiquet Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Carpiquet Airport, browse these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to CFR flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Booking a flight ticket from London to Carpiquet Airport (CFR) with a stop or two can offer you more choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When departing from Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to CFR:
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early London to Carpiquet Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Carpiquet Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CFR instead:
Grab a Carpiquet Airport rental car and discover Caen and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your London to Carpiquet Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to central Caen
Central Caen is about 6 kilometres from Carpiquet Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
At the moment, Rs30,187 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Carpiquet Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs62,944. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to CFR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Cheap London to Carpiquet Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
Finding a cheap flight ticket from London to CFR is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.
Hunt for savings on a flight from London to Carpiquet Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from London to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Caen. September is when most people book flights from London to Carpiquet Airport (CFR), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Caen is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your London to CFR flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Carpiquet Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 10ºC.
More about Caen
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Caen right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from London to Carpiquet Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Abbaye aux Dames, Musee des Beaux-Arts de Caen and Caen Memorial museum are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Caen itinerary.
Explore more of France
Caen will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres east of Caen, a visit to Paris will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Louve, Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
If you're eager to discover another corner of France, head for Nantes, roughly 225 kilometres south of Caen. Les Machines de L'ile, Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne are among the biggest draws.
