Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Laleu Airport (LRH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Laleu Airport.
La Rochelle's timezone is UTC+1, making La Rochelle one hour ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your STN to LRH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Ryanair has direct flights from Stansted Airport to Laleu Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in La Rochelle — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stansted Airport to Laleu Airport. These are the top stopovers between STN and LRH:
Cork Airport
Porto Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Laleu Airport (LRH)
Right now, R 455 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Laleu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 911. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from STN to LRH by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Laleu Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from STN to LRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Stansted Airport to Laleu Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
Of all flights departing from Stansted Airport, 64.73% touch down on time at their destination.
Stansted Airport is about 64 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near STN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Stansted Airport to Laleu Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Laleu Airport (LRH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Stansted Airport to Laleu Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LRH instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Laleu Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Avis and find adventure across La Rochelle and beyond.
Increase the odds of snagging the best deal by booking early. Reserving your ride from Laleu Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Laleu Airport (LRH) to central La Rochelle
Laleu Airport to the centre of La Rochelle has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Laleu Airport (LRH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Stansted Airport to Laleu Airport. For smaller crowds, visit La Rochelle in April.
Book your flight from Stansted Airport to Laleu Airport for August if you want to go to La Rochelle during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STN to LRH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
La Rochelle has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres north-east of La Rochelle, a visit to Paris will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you want to check out another side of France, head for Lyon, roughly 467 kilometres east of La Rochelle. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are the start of reasons to visit.