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London to La Rochelle flights

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LON - LRH
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112£
82£
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Flight Duration1 h and 40 mFlights between London and La Rochelle take, on average, 1 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight£82Cheapest price for a flight between London and La Rochelle found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Origin airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to La Rochelle
Destination airportIle de Re AirportFor the route from London to La Rochelle
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from London to La Rochelle
Airlines flying this routeRyanair, Ryanair UK, EasyjetAirline(s) with flights between London to La Rochelle
One-way average Price£167The average price for a flight London - La Rochelle at Opodo is £167, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookAugustAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to La Rochelle when departing from London
Airlines that fly from London to La Rochelle
Ryanair
Ryanair
68£
Easyjet
Easyjet
94£
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.19 EUR
1 EUR = 0.84 GBP
Last checked on Tue 10/11
Distance: 373 mi
London airports
Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi
London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi
La Rochelle airports
Ile de Re Airport (LRH)How far from city centre: 29 mi

Find cheap flights from London to La Rochelle

On a direct flight, London to the Atlantic coast at La Rochelle takes around 1 hour 40 minutes. Ryanair and easyJet fly the route from Stansted and Gatwick. Cheap flights from London to La Rochelle start from £82.

Ryanair and easyJet are the primary low-cost carriers serving La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport (LRH). Booking your tickets in advance often secures the best rates, though last-minute deals can appear for those with flexible schedules. Remember that La Rochelle is one hour ahead of the UK, operating on Central European Standard Time.

Departing from London: airports and terminals

Direct budget services leave from London Stansted Airport (STN), a major base for low-cost carriers. London Gatwick Airport (LGW) also operates flights to La Rochelle from both its North and South terminals. While London Heathrow Airport (LHR) sits 14 miles west of central London, the low-cost connections for this route are concentrated at Stansted and Gatwick.

Trains from central London to Gatwick take about 30 minutes on the Gatwick Express from Victoria. For Stansted departures, the Stansted Express runs directly from Liverpool Street Station. Both airports feature standard departure facilities, including lounges, duty-free shops, and restaurants.

Arriving in La Rochelle: from the airport to the city

From La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport (LRH), the Yélo public transport network runs into the city. The Illico 1b bus departs every 20 to 30 minutes and takes roughly 20 minutes to reach the centre. The bus stop is right outside the terminal building, with drops at central points including Place de Verdun.

Alternatively, taxis from the airport rank reach the historic harbour in about 15 minutes. Private hire vehicles are available for destinations further afield but require pre-booking for terminal pick-up. UK citizens need a passport valid for at least three months beyond their planned departure date.

Things to do in La Rochelle

La Rochelle is centred on its historic Vieux Port, flanked by the medieval Saint Nicholas Tower and Chain Tower. The city's aquarium is one of Europe's largest, located a short walk from the waterfront. For open space, the Charruyer Park provides 40 hectares of lawns and animal enclosures close to the centre.

The city is the main access point for the Île de Ré, connected by a road bridge for travel to its beaches and salt marshes. In the old town, arcaded streets house seafood bistros and markets, which peak in activity during July and August.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to La Rochelle

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to La Rochelle?
When you fly from London to La Rochelle the average price is £167. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from London to La Rochelle at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to La Rochelle is 82 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from London to La Rochelle?
The most popular months to book a flight from London to La Rochelle are March, April and October, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from London to La Rochelle?
The best time of the year to go to La Rochelle when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to La Rochelle from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, November and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - La Rochelle.
How long does the flight take to go from London to La Rochelle?
The total flight time between London and La Rochelle is of around 1 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 372.52 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between London and La Rochelle?
The main airport route flying between London and La Rochelle is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to Ile de Re Airport(LRH). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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