Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR): what you need to know
Caen's timezone is UTC+1, making Caen one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI 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 queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Carpiquet Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EDI and CFR:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
At the moment, ج.م. 6,964 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Carpiquet Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 15,512. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from EDI to CFR, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Carpiquet Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from EDI to CFR is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred 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 Edinburgh Airport to Carpiquet Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, data shows 67.94% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Carpiquet Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to EDI:
Arriving at Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Reserve a hotel close to CFR if you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Carpiquet Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Carpiquet Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Europcar and explore beyond Caen's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Carpiquet Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to central Caen
Carpiquet Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Caen. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Carpiquet Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Caen. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Caen is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Carpiquet Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to CFR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Caen. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're interested in discovering another side of France, head for Nantes, roughly 241 kilometres south of Caen. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes are the start of reasons to visit.
