London to La Rochelle (LGW–LRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LGW–LRH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 346 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 2 | 320 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach La Rochelle from London
| Metric | LGW→LRH | STN→LRH | BRS→LRH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 54 mi | 111 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 35m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · LRH: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 7:00 PM in La Rochelle.
British passport holders enter France visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit. ID cards are no longer accepted for UK nationals.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (EUR 65 per day if staying in a hotel, EUR 32.50 per day if staying with a host, per the French consular tariff). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. French overseas territories (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Reunion, French Guiana, Mayotte) have separate entry conditions. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London to Paris run about 1 hour 15 minutes, with Eurostar at 2 hours 15 minutes city center to city center. Budget carriers serve dozens of French airports from UK regionals. France uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. UK driving licenses are valid for short visits. The Eurostar and Le Shuttle (car train) from Folkestone clear both UK and French immigration at the UK terminal before departure, so passport checks happen on the British side.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–LRH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to LRH
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport (LRH) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LGW to LRH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to LRH is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 346 miles (558 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Francisco de Sá Carneiro, Dublin and Cork. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London, Essex (STN) and Bristol (BRS).