Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, Ille-et-Vilaine to London (RNS–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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U28396
U2 easyJet
319
4:15 PM
CEST
4:30 PM
BST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28395
U2 easyJet
319
2:15 PM
BST TN
4:30 PM
CEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, Ille-et-Vilaine to London
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 224 mi 1h 15m nonstop -1h behind 9 1-stop hubs

RNS–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 224 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RNS–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 7 319 1h15
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RNS to LGW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RNS to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
443
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.

Other ways to reach London from Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, Ille-et-Vilaine

Nearby airports with service to London Gatwick Airport.
Metric RNS→LGW NTE→LGW JER→LGW
Distance from RNS 64 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 7 12 43
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 20m 0h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of RNS with service to London Gatwick Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London is 1 hour behind Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, Ille-et-Vilaine.
RNS: CEST · LGW: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, Ille-et-Vilaine, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
224 mi / 360 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.
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.

Getting from LGW

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.

London Climate

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.

RNS–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, Ille-et-Vilaine to London route.
Route details
Distance224 mi / 360 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: RNS
IATA / ICAORNS / LFRN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation124 ft / 38 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RNS to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to London Gatwick Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 224 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: easyJet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from RNS to LGW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMS, BCN, CDG, TLS, GVA, MRS, LYS, NCE and MPL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 1 hour behind Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, Ille-et-Vilaine.
Yes, return flights from LGW to RNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NTE, JER and GCI. 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 RNS to LGW

Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RNS to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RNS to LGW ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 224 miles (360 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AMS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nantes (NTE), St. Peter (JER) and Saint Peter Port (GCI).