Travelling from London to La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport (LRH): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in London. Check out your options leaving from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London Stansted Airport (STN) when reserving your flight from London to La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport (LRH).
La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport is located in La Rochelle. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
Leave enough time to make your flight from London to LRH. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to LRH leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Planning to catch a flight from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport (LRH) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
EasyJet offers direct flights from London to LRH out of LGW. Book your favourite seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
EasyJet is the top choice for passengers flying from LGW to LRH.
Book with easyJet if punctual service is a priority. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport touch down as scheduled 100.0% of the time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to LRH flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 82% of them landing on schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Begin your journey at London Stansted Airport (STN) and go straight to your destination without layovers. You can book direct flights from London to La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport out of here.
You can fly out of STN with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct London to LRH plane tickets.
Ryanair is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from STN to LRH.
Ryanair leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 87.5% of its services landing as scheduled.
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport flight:
STN has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on course and land as expected.
About La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport (LRH)
Have a late flight from London to La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near LRH and turn in quicker:
Getting from La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport (LRH) to central La Rochelle
From La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport, central La Rochelle is around 8 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport (LRH)
Right now, $33 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $67. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from London to LRH, book your ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from London to La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport (LRH)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport (LRH). July is the busiest month to visit La Rochelle. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.
Before locking in your London to LRH plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in La Rochelle, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 11ºC.
More about La Rochelle
After booking your flight from London to La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring La Rochelle:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in La Rochelle when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Vieux port followed by Aquarium de La Rochelle and Vieux Port.
Explore more of France
La Rochelle is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres north of La Rochelle, a trip to Nantes will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.
Around 153 kilometres south of La Rochelle, Bordeaux is another favourite stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to National Opera of Bordeaux, Museum de Bordeaux and Château La Mission Haut-Brion.