Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR): what you need to know
Caen is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to CFR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Carpiquet Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between LHR and CFR include:
Marseille Provence Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
$155 is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Carpiquet Airport flight. Return flights start from $336. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LHR to CFR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Carpiquet Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LHR to CFR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Carpiquet Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 55 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Carpiquet Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Consider booking a hotel close to CFR if you're on a late London Heathrow Airport to Carpiquet Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Carpiquet Airport rental car and explore Caen and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Carpiquet Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to central Caen
Carpiquet Airport is approximately 10 kilometers from central Caen. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Carpiquet Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Caen. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Carpiquet Airport for July if you want to go to Caen during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to CFR in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've visited Caen, now it's time to explore other corners of France. Journey about 209 kilometers east to Paris to tick off its top sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Nantes is another well-known destination in France and is around 241 kilometers south of Caen. No journey is complete without experiencing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.
