Airport
La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport (LRH)
La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport is a compact gateway to La Rochelle and the Île de Ré on France's Atlantic coast. Compare transfer options to La Rochelle city centre, Saint-Martin-de-Ré and nearby Charente-Maritime destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport
La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport is the main airport serving La Rochelle and the Île de Ré on France's Atlantic coast. Opened in 1939, it grew into a compact regional gateway used mainly for seasonal leisure traffic to and from the Charente-Maritime department. Located about 5 km north of central La Rochelle, the airport operates from a single terminal where arrivals and departures share one level. It handles domestic and international flights, with seasonal services linking the city to destinations in the United Kingdom and other European markets. The airport is connected to La Rochelle by local bus services, taxis, private transfers, car rental and road links, making the short journey to the city centre relatively quick. The D735 and the Île de Ré bridge provide onward access to Saint-Martin-de-Ré and other island resorts. Despite its small size, the terminal provides essential passenger facilities including a restaurant, a snack bar, duty-free shopping, free Wi-Fi, an ATM and car hire desks. This keeps arrival and departure processes straightforward and well suited to holiday travel along the Atlantic coast.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport operates from a single compact passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures on one level. The same terminal handles domestic and international flights, including seasonal services to the United Kingdom and other destinations.
Ground Transportation Services to and from La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport to hotels in La Rochelle, Saint-Martin-de-Ré, Île de Ré and other Charente-Maritime destinations.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or touring La Rochelle and Île de Ré.
Car Rental
Rent a car from the arrivals area for independent travel to La Rochelle, Île de Ré and the wider Atlantic coast.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between the airport, La Rochelle, Île de Ré and event venues.
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