- Must visit
Mémorial de Caen
Major museum on the Second World War, D-Day and peace, using immersive exhibits to explain conflict and reconciliation.
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
4.942K ratings
Google Play
4.6136K reviews
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
Popular departures
Flight tickets to Caen
Select departure
Showing the fastest and cheapest results for 03 Sept
Results include alternative arrival locations to Caen
AF7368 · AF615617:0025h35Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport18:35Caen-Carpiquet Airport£5141One-way1 change- AF7370 · AF615620:5021h45Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport18:35Caen-Carpiquet Airport£5141One-way1 change
How to Get to Caen by Plane
Caen Carpiquet Airport is situated a little under 10 kilometres from Caen city centre. Visitors have several options to reach the city from the airport, including taxi and shuttle service. Visitors who would like to rent a car will find adequate services within the terminal itself. Airlines such as Flybe, Air France, Hop!, Chal' Air and Volotea offer flights to Caen from destinations such as London (Southend Airport), Paris (Orly Airport), Lyon (St. Exupery), and Nice (Cote D Azur Airport).
Caen
This thousand year old city, which was heavily damaged during the Second World War before being rebuilt, features many monuments related to the War. These include the Juno Centre, dedicated to Canadian armed forces lost in the war, or the Caen Memorial built to commemorate the Allied landing at Normandy. William the Conqueror built many of the old, most visited monuments in the city, from the Abbeye Aux Dames to the Abbaye Aux Hommes, and the Caen Castle, which houses a museum and church. The Botanical Gardens are renowned for their varied plant specimens from all corners of the world. The Normandy region is famed for its beaches and woods, and offers many opportunities for outdoor activities, ranging from water sports to fishing and nature walks.
How to Get to Caen by Plane
Caen Carpiquet Airport is situated a little under 10 kilometres from Caen city centre. Visitors have several options to reach the city from the airport, including taxi and shuttle service. Visitors who would like to rent a car will find adequate services within the terminal itself. Airlines such as Flybe, Air France, Hop!, Chal' Air and Volotea offer flights to Caen from destinations such as London (Southend Airport), Paris (Orly Airport), Lyon (St. Exupery), and Nice (Cote D Azur Airport).
Caen
This thousand year old city, which was heavily damaged during the Second World War before being rebuilt, features many monuments related to the War. These include the Juno Centre, dedicated to Canadian armed forces lost in the war, or the Caen Memorial built to commemorate the Allied landing at Normandy. William the Conqueror built many of the old, most visited monuments in the city, from the Abbeye Aux Dames to the Abbaye Aux Hommes, and the Caen Castle, which houses a museum and church. The Botanical Gardens are renowned for their varied plant specimens from all corners of the world. The Normandy region is famed for its beaches and woods, and offers many opportunities for outdoor activities, ranging from water sports to fishing and nature walks.
Complete guide to Caen
Things to do in Caen
Discover the best of Caen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Caen trip today.
- Recommended
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen
Fine arts museum inside Caen Castle, with European paintings, prints and sculpture from the Renaissance onwards.
- Recommended
Musée de Normandie
Archaeology museum in the castle presenting regional finds from prehistory to the Middle Ages in a compact setting.
- Recommended
Place Saint-Sauveur
Lively pedestrian square at the heart of Caen, framed by historic buildings, shops and terraces, ideal for people-watching.
- Recommended
Port de plaisance de Caen
Pleasant marina district with waterside walks, modern quays and easy links between the centre and the canal.
Parc Michel d'Ornano
Green park laid out on old fortifications, offering lawns, mature trees and a relaxed stroll beside the castle.
- Gluten-free
Tripes à la mode de Caen
Normandy tripe slowly simmered with cider, Calvados and vegetables. A long-standing regional speciality linked with nearby Caen and traditional Sunday cooking.
- Gluten-free
Pont-l’Évêque
Soft-ripened Normandy cheese with a washed rind and rich, earthy flavour. It is one of the area’s classic farmhouse cheeses and a staple on local cheese boards.
- Gluten-free
Livarot
Creamy cow’s milk cheese from Normandy, milder than many washed-rind cheeses. It is deeply tied to regional dairying and often served after the main course.
Ivan Vautier
Refined dining focused on seasonal French cooking with a polished but approachable atmosphere, suitable for a higher-end meal in Caen.
Le Bouchon du Vaugueux
Traditional Norman brasserie known for seafood, regional dishes and a lively central setting near the marina and historic centre.
Crêperie Le Moulin du Vaugueux
Well-known crêperie in the Vaugueux area serving savoury galettes, sweet crêpes and cider in a relaxed, old-town atmosphere.
Euro (€)
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are generally a little cheaper than Paris, while local buses and everyday cafés remain fairly reasonable for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €10-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €2.20-3.80 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafés.
Twisto
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- €1.60
- Day pass
- €4.60
To the city centre
Caen-Carpiquet Airport -> Hôtel de Ville, Caen
- Distance
- 8 km
- Travel time
- 30 min
- Twisto tickets are valid for 1 hour across the network, including changes between buses and trams.
- Buy and validate tickets in the official Twisto app. The airport page states sales at the airport counter and the Twisto mobility office, but does not confirm bank card contactless on board.
airport information
Airports in Caen
Check where to Caen flights depart and arrive, plus the main airport details for this route.
Caen-Carpiquet Airport (CFR)Route de Caumont, 14650 Carpiquet, France
City-centre transport
Getting to Caen-Carpiquet Airport from Caen city centre
Bus3, 133, 109 · 20m · £2 · every ~5 min
133, 3 · 23m · £2 · every ~5 min
3, 133 · 26m · £2 · every ~5 min
Caen-Carpiquet Airport airport facilities and services
Caen-Carpiquet Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Caen-Carpiquet Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Caen-Carpiquet Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Flights to Caen: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
