Travelling from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR): what you need to know
A direct flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport takes 1 hour 40 minutes (on average). Caen's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Marseille.
For the earliest departure, hop on the 06:00 flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport. If you want to set off later, the latest flight is at 18:30. With 4 weekly flights from MRS to CFR, you can select the one that's best for you.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Air France is your gateway to exploring Caen (and maybe even some other great corners of France!). Choose from the direct flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport. To look at your options, just uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is a popular stopover on the MRS to CFR route.
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from MRS to CFR, get your travel documents ready. A visa or passport isn't needed as you're travelling within France. As long as you have some other identity document, such as a driver's license or an ID card, you're all set.
Arriving at Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CFR:
Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
To reach Marseille Provence Airport from central Marseille, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
After a convenient hotel close to MRS? If you're catching an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
More about Caen
Once you've booked your flights from MRS to CFR, you'll need to find a hotel in Caen. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
Caen Memorial museum and Abbaye aux Hommes (Men's Abbey) are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Caen travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Château de Caen.
Getting from Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to central Caen
Carpiquet Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Caen. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 16 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
Complete your Caen trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Carpiquet Airport, explore the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Caen escape.
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
$42 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport. A return flight starts at $83. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book 9 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MRS to CFR.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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When to fly to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Caen. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Caen, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MRS to CFR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 10ºC on average.