Rotterdam to Caen flights
Caen lies 457 km (284 mi) south-west of Rotterdam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Rotterdam | Caen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | France |
| Population | 868,135 | 110,624 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | RTM, 5 km out | CFR, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 2761–9999 | 14000–14949 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Caen
Crossing from The Netherlands into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Airports at each end
Leaving Rotterdam
Rotterdam is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, 47 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 81 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 81 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 Rotterdam?
457 km (284 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Rotterdam.
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Caen by air?
About 1 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rotterdam and Caen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rotterdam to Caen flights?
Typically Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Caen Carpiquet airport (CFR); Caen also has DOL.
What currency do I need in Caen?
The Euro (EUR).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.