EasyJet is launching two new routes from La Rochelle in 2027, connecting to Nice and Southampton with affordable fares and twice-weekly flights.
New routes from La Rochelle
EasyJet will launch two new direct routes from La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport for the 2027 summer season. The airline will fly to Nice starting April 9 and to Southampton from May 29, with two flights per week on each route. This expansion will increase the number of destinations from the airport to seven.La Rochelle to Nice
The route between La Rochelle and Nice will operate on Mondays and Fridays, with a travel time of approximately 1 hour 35 minutes. One-way base fares start at 45 euros, subject to availability and applicable conditions. This service will allow direct access to the French Riviera, catering to both personal and business travel.La Rochelle to Southampton
The second new route will connect La Rochelle to Southampton starting May 29, 2027. Two weekly flights are planned, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with an estimated flight time of approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Prices start at 50 euros for a one-way trip per person, subject to availability. This route will provide access to southern England, including the New Forest and the Isle of Wight.EasyJet's 2027 destinations from La Rochelle
With Nice and Southampton, EasyJet will offer seven destinations from La Rochelle: Bristol, Geneva, London-Gatwick, Lyon, Manchester, Nice, and Southampton. Its 2027 summer program will combine two domestic routes with five international destinations.EasyJet's regional strategy
" These two new routes departing from La Rochelle reflect our belief that regional connectivity is an essential lever for the attractiveness and economic development of territories," says Reginald Otten, Deputy General Manager of EasyJet for France. The airline aims to strengthen local economies through better air access.Airport performance and future plans
La Rochelle–Île de Ré Airport welcomed 303,669 passengers in 2025, setting a traffic record for the third consecutive year. The 2027 program will also include new routes from Jet2, adding to EasyJet's efforts to enhance connections between La Rochelle and the British market.
