Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Laleu Airport (LRH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Laleu Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
La Rochelle's timezone is UTC+1, making La Rochelle one hour ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LGW to LRH flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
EasyJet has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Laleu Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in La Rochelle — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
EasyJet is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Laleu Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and LRH:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Geneve Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Laleu Airport (LRH)
At the moment, ر.ق. 128 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Laleu Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 273. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to LRH, reserve your trip nine months before your planned departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Laleu Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LGW to LRH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Laleu Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, 69.26% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Laleu Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Laleu Airport (LRH)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Laleu Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near LRH:
Explore without limits with a Laleu Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Avis and see more of La Rochelle and beyond.
Book your ride from Laleu Airport at least a few weeks in advance to secure the best deal. If you're planning to travel during peak season, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Laleu Airport (LRH) to central La Rochelle
From Laleu Airport, La Rochelle is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Laleu Airport (LRH)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Laleu Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to La Rochelle based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in La Rochelle is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Laleu Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to LRH in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced La Rochelle. Around 402 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Lyon is another sought-after destination in France and is around 467 kilometres east of La Rochelle. No journey is complete without seeing Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
