Paris to Caen flights
Caen lies 201 km (125 mi) west of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Paris | Caen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 2.1 million | 110,624 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | ORY, 14 km out | CFR, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 14000–14949 CEDEX 9 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Paris
Paris is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, 23 km), Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA, 69 km).
Arriving in Caen
Caen is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Caen Carpiquet airport (CFR), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,233 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Deauville Normandie airport (DOL, 42 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caen Carpiquet airport (regional) | CFR | 7 km (4 mi) | 6,233 ft | 256 ft |
| Deauville Normandie airport (regional) | DOL | 42 km (26 mi) | 8,366 ft | 479 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Caen from Paris?
201 km (125 mi) in a straight line, west of Paris.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Caen by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Caen?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Which airports are used for Paris to Caen flights?
Typically Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to Caen Carpiquet airport (CFR); Caen also has DOL.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.