Travelling from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Marseille and Caen are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from MRS to CFR start at 06:00 — the first with Volotea. The last service of the day is at 18:20 with Volotea. Overall, there are four weekly Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MRS to CFR flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Caen (and then seeing more of France!) is a cinch with Air France. This popular carrier has direct flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air France on this route.
If you'd love to explore a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is a popular stop between MRS and CFR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport flight is R 709. A return fare is currently R 1,791. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from MRS to CFR, book your trip six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
When it comes to Marseille Provence Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.25% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Marseille Provence Airport from central Marseille, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MRS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
If you're arriving on a late Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near CFR:
Pick up a Carpiquet Airport rental car and explore Caen and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Carpiquet Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to central Caen
From Carpiquet Airport, Caen is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
The quietest month for a flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport is April, while September is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Caen based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Carpiquet Airport for July if you'd like to visit Caen during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MRS to CFR sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced 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 great destination in 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 highlights.
