La Rochelle to London, Essex (LRH–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
73H
11:45 AM
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12:10 PM
BST
1h 25m
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FR8746
FR Ryanair
73H
6:50 PM
BST T1
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La Rochelle to London, Essex
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 400 mi 1h 25m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

LRH–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 400 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LRH–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 5 73H 1h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LRH to STN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LRH to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
288
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach London, Essex from La Rochelle

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric LRH→STN NTE→STN PIS→STN
Distance from LRH – 70 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 5 6 5
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 25m 1h 25m
Nantes (NTE) to London, Essex flights · Poitiers/Biard (PIS) to London, Essex flights · Limoges/Bellegarde (LIG) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of LRH with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London, Essex is 1 hour behind La Rochelle.
LRH: CEST · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in La Rochelle, it's 5:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
400 mi / 643 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

LRH–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the La Rochelle to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance400 mi / 643 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: LRH
Full nameLa Rochelle Île de Ré Airport
IATA / ICAOLRH / LFBH
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation74 ft / 23 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LRH to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 400 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from LRH to STN. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MRS, DUB and RAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 1 hour behind La Rochelle.
Yes, return flights from STN to LRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NTE, PIS and LIG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LRH to STN

La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport (LRH) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LRH to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LRH to STN ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 400 miles (643 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via MRS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nantes (NTE), Poitiers/Biard (PIS) and Limoges/Bellegarde (LIG).