Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport - Flight Information and Guide (LRT)

Lorient Bretagne Sud Airport serves the port city of Lorient, on Brittany's southern coast, approximately 8 km from the center.

Lorient is renowned for the Interceltic Festival, one of the world's largest events for Celtic music and culture, and for the historic World War II submarine base.

Content verified on 03/09/2026

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How to get to Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport

The city centre of Lorient is about 8 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 15 minutes by bus or taxi.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach the city centre of Lorient in about 15 minutes.

By Train

Lorient railway station offers TGV connections to Paris, but is not directly connected to the airport: accessible by bus or taxi.

By Bus

Bus connects the airport to Lorient city centre, with regular departures; ticket approximately 1.60 euros.

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Tips If your trip coincides with the Interceltique Festival (August), book accommodation well in advance: it is one of the busiest events of the Breton summer.

Average travel time to LRT

TrainNot available

Shuttle bus20 minutes

Taxi / Private hire18-22 minutes

Parking near Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport

Official parking (437 spaces) is located opposite the terminal and is video-monitored, open 24 hours a day.

Free for the first hour, then in increasing brackets up to 9.40 euros for 17-24 hours (26.50 euros per week, 79.10 euros per month).

How to get to Lorient from LRT

By Train

Lorient station, reachable by bus or taxi, offers TGV connections to Paris in approximately 3 hours.

By Bus

A bus connects the airport to Lorient city center in approximately 20 minutes; ticket costs around 1.60 euros.

By Taxi

Official taxis await in the arrivals area; approximately 24-27 euros during the day, 31-34 euros at night for the city center.

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Car rental at Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport

The best-known car rental companies operate with counters in the arrivals area.

A credit card in the name of the driver is required for the deposit, along with a driver's license and passport.

Hotels near Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport

Lorient Bretagne Sud airport is in Lann-Bihoué, 15-20 minutes by car from the centre of Lorient: there are no direct buses, so it's worth booking a taxi in advance. Anyone with an awkward flight time finds it handy to stay near the Gare SNCF, a few minutes' walk from the centre. Those after the harbour, the submarine base and the evening buzz stay in the heart of Lorient, around the Palais des Congrès. Those with more time can instead cross the bay to Port-Louis, a fortified town with its citadel and beaches, about twenty minutes from the airport.

Near the airport link

Gare SNCF and surroundings

Taxi: about 15-20 minutes from the terminal; booking ahead is advised, there are no direct buses.

Best for: those with an early flight or a late return who want to stay near the station

Pros

SNCF station a few minutes' walk away, handy for those continuing by train
Parking easier to find than right in the centre

Cons

The station district is less lively in the evening
A taxi to the airport is still needed, no direct bus

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City centre

Centre and harbour

Taxi: about 15-20 minutes from the terminal; booking ahead is advised, there are no direct buses.

Best for: those who want the harbour, the submarine base and the centre's restaurants close at hand

Pros

The harbour basin and the Palais des Congrès within walking distance
More choice of restaurants and shops open in the evening

Cons

On-street parking limited at weekends
Some hotels without a private garage

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Nearby town

Port-Louis, across the bay

Taxi: about 20-25 minutes from the terminal, crossing the bay; booking ahead is advised.

Best for: those with more time who want to sleep in the fortified town, amid the citadel and the beaches

Pros

The Port-Louis citadel and beaches a few minutes' walk away
Fortified-town atmosphere, quieter than central Lorient

Cons

Far from Lorient's restaurants and evening buzz
A car or taxi is needed for every trip into town

Recommended hotels

Hôtel Spa de la Citadelle 250 metres from the beach and a few minutes from the citadel, with a wellness area and private garden. View availability

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Airport services

The airport serves southern Brittany's coast, with strong cultural appeal tied to the annual Interceltic Festival.

Shopping & Duty Free

A small duty-free area offers typical Breton products.

Lounges & relaxation

The airport's limited size does not justify a dedicated lounge.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Public areas throughout the airport are covered by Wi-Fi.

Families & Children

Waiting areas provide minimal services dedicated to family travel.

Terminal guide

Being a regional airport, the terminal is modest in size.

A standard 1.5-hour buffer before departure is the recommended practice for flights.

Map of Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the Lorient Interceltic Festival?

One of the world's largest events dedicated to Celtic music and culture, held every August and drawing artists and visitors from every country with a Celtic tradition.

Q. What is there to see in Lorient besides the festival?

The historic submarine base dating from World War II, partly open to visitors today, and the fishing port, among the most important in France.

Q. What is the Keroman submarine base near Lorient?

It's the massive submarine base built by the Germans during World War II, among the few structures to withstand the heavy Allied bombing thanks to the thickness of its reinforced concrete: today it's a site open to visitors that tells the story of Lorient's past as a strategic military port.