Why go
- Prefecture and commune in Normandy, France.
- Served by Caen Carpiquet airport (CFR).
History
Caen is a city and commune 15 km (9.3 mi) inland from the northwestern coast of France. It is the prefecture of the department of Calvados. The city proper has 105,512 inhabitants, while its functional urban area has 470,000, making Caen the second largest urban area in Normandy and the 19th largest in France. It is also the third largest commune in all of Normandy after Le Havre and Rouen.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Airlinair A5 (CRJ-700, BEH) · 3 routes: Lyon, Nice, Paris
- VOLOTEA Airways V7 (717) · 1 route: Ajaccio
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Caen Carpiquet airport (CFR); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CFR has direct flights to 4 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Ajaccio, Lyon, Nice, Paris). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ferry Terminal of Ouistreham, 14 km); routes include Traversée de la baie de l'Orne, Portsmouth (UK) - Ouistreham (F), Portsmouth - Ouistreham.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Caen, France. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.