Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR): what you need to know
Amsterdam and Caen are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AMS to CFR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Carpiquet Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AMS and CFR:
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Carpiquet Airport flight is £145. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £280. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from AMS to CFR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Carpiquet Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from AMS to CFR couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Carpiquet Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of all flights leaving Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to AMS? If you're boarding an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Carpiquet Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Book a hotel close to CFR if you're taking a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Carpiquet Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Carpiquet Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Caen and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Carpiquet Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to central Caen
From Carpiquet Airport, Caen is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
September is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Carpiquet Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Caen in April.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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 AMS to CFR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Caen has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. Around 130 miles east of Caen, a visit to Paris will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Nantes is another sought-after destination in France and is around 150 miles south of Caen. No trip is complete without visiting Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.
