La Rochelle to London (LRH–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
LRH–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 346 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 7 | 320 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from La Rochelle
| Metric | LRH→LGW | NTE→LGW | BOD→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LRH | – | 70 mi | 96 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 12 | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 25m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
LRH: CEST · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in La Rochelle, it's 5:00 PM in London.
French passport holders visit the UK visa-free for up to 6 months for tourism or business. Since April 2025, you must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and is linked to your passport number. Carriers check ETA status before boarding. You cannot work on a visitor entry.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
LRH–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LRH to LGW
La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport (LRH) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LRH to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LRH to LGW is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 346 miles (558 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Geneva Cointrin and Marseille Provence. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nantes (NTE), Bordeaux (BOD) and Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, Ille-et-Vilaine (RNS).