Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Laleu Airport (LRH): what you need to know
Barcelona and La Rochelle share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Leave enough time to make your BCN to LRH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Laleu Airport. These are the top stopovers between BCN and LRH:
Geneve Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Laleu Airport (LRH)
Currently, £62 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Laleu Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £142. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from BCN to LRH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Laleu Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BCN to LRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Laleu Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, data shows 79.12% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Laleu Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near BCN:
Arriving at Laleu Airport (LRH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Laleu Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LRH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Laleu Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Avis and see more of La Rochelle and beyond.
Book your ride from Laleu Airport several weeks before your departure to get the best deal. If you're travelling during a busy period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Laleu Airport (LRH) to central La Rochelle
From Laleu Airport, La Rochelle is approximately 5 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Laleu Airport (LRH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Laleu Airport. For a quieter experience, visit La Rochelle in April.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Laleu Airport for August if you'd like 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). Search for cheap tickets from BCN to LRH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
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 250 miles away to the north-east, its top attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 290 miles east of La Rochelle, Lyon is another essential stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
