For this summer 2024, Normandy-based airline Chalair is offering a new destination in France: Caen in Normandy.
The flights will be operated by a 70-seat ATR 72 aircraft and will take place every Friday and Sunday from June 28th to September 22nd, according to the following schedule:
- Fridays from June 28th to September 20th:
Departure from Southampton at 10:30 am – Arrival in Caen at 12:15 pm - Local time - (40 min flight time)
Departure from Caen at 10:00 am – Arrival in Southampton at 09:45 am - Local time - (45 min flight time)
- Sundays from June 30th to September 22nd:
Departure from Southampton at 5:15 pm – Arrival in Caen at 7:00 pm - Local time - (40 min flight time)
Departure from Caen at 4:45 pm – Arrival in Southampton at 4:30 pm - Local time - (45 min flight time)
Reservations are now open and can be made on the Chalair website www.chalair.fr, and through travel agencies (physical or online).
Alain Battisti, Chairman of Chalair, said: "As a Normandy airline based in Caen, Chalair is proud to be part of the region’s touristic offer. Flying from Southampton to Caen, our ambition is to improve the local economy and cultural discoveries, contributing to more exchanges.”
Christopher Tibbett, Aero Director for AGS Airports, which owns Southampton Airport, said: “We are thrilled to not only welcome new partner Chalair for what is the airline’s first UK route, but we are also celebrating Southampton Airport’s first-ever service to Caen.
“Southampton is the only UK airport which will operate a service to the Caen, so we anticipate that the route will be popular with passengers looking to explore this historic French city or those who own second homes in the wider Normandy region.
“With fantastic 40-minute flight times departing Friday mornings and returning Sunday afternoons, Chalair’s Caen service will also be the ideal destination for a summer weekend getaway.”