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La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport

La Rochelle, France

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La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport

La Rochelle, France
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10
Routes out
8
Destinations
LFBH
ICAO
74 ft
Elevation
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Gateway to the Atlantic coast and Île de Ré.

Opened
1933
Location
La Rochelle, France
La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport (IATA: LRH, ICAO: LFBH) is a regional civil airport serving the city of La Rochelle on France's Atlantic coast, in the Charente-Maritime department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It primarily handles domestic and European leisure and business traffic, serving tourists bound for the popular Île de Ré island and the surrounding Charente-Maritime area. The airport offers scheduled services to several French and European destinations, with seasonal routes increasing during the summer months. Its relatively compact size makes it easy to navigate, with short check-in and boarding times typical of regional French airports. Managed under French regional aviation authorities, the airport has seen steady passenger growth linked to tourism in the region. It plays an important role in the local economy by connecting La Rochelle to key European markets.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both arrivals and departures in a compact, easy-to-navigate layout.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 2.5 km from La Rochelle city centre, accessible by taxi, shuttle bus, and rental car services.
Airlines here
Airlines serving the airport have included Air France, Ryanair, and other regional and charter carriers, with seasonal variation in operator lineup.
Notable facts
  • The airport's full name references Île de Ré, a popular tourist island connected to La Rochelle by bridge.
  • Annual passenger traffic has typically ranged between 300,000 and 600,000 passengers in recent years.
  • The airport has a single runway designated 09/27.
  • Seasonal charter flights significantly boost summer passenger numbers due to regional tourism.
  • La Rochelle is one of France's most popular Atlantic coastal cities, driving leisure travel demand at the airport.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Route map (8 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

LRH → ORYA5 · BEH
LRH → PISA5 · AT5
LRH → PISAF · AT5
LRH → SOUAF · DH4
LRH → SOUBE · DH4
LRH → CRLFR · 738
LRH → DUBFR · 738
LRH → EMAFR · 738
LRH → OPOFR · 738
LRH → STNFR · 738
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