Base de sous-marins de Keroman
Huge Second World War submarine pens, now a sailing and nautical hub, with a museum and a submarine you can visit.
Airport · Lorient, France
Lorient Bretagne Sud LRT
5 km from central Lorient. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Lorient Bretagne Sud Airport lies about 9 km west of Lorient, in the town of Ploemeur, and shares its runway with the Lann-Bihoué naval air base. Traffic is very light: the only scheduled route is APG Airlines’ service to Toulouse, with one return flight each weekday on an 8-seat aircraft.
Terminal
The terminal is small, on a single floor, and opens Monday to Saturday during office hours. Formalities are quick and take just a few minutes.
Services
There is a car park next to the terminal and car rental; taxis are best booked in advance.
Getting to the city
Taxi
The most practical option, as there is no regular bus to the terminal. Booking in advance is advisable; the ride to central Lorient takes about 15 min.
Airport map
Terminal
Small single-storey terminal, with departures and arrivals a few steps apart. Open Monday to Saturday.
Lorient
Things to do in Lorient
Lorient, in southern Brittany, was founded as the port of the French East India Company. Today it is a major fishing port, a hub of ocean sailing and home each August to the Interceltic Festival.
Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly
Interactive sailing museum at the former submarine base, next to the pontoon where Éric Tabarly's Pen Duick yachts are moored.
Citadelle de Port-Louis
17th-century citadel at the entrance to the harbour, opposite Lorient, home to the East India Company Museum.
Tour de la Découverte
18th-century lookout tower in the former East India Company enclosure, with views over the harbour.
Île de Groix
Island off Lorient, about 45 min by ferry, with cliffs, coves and the convex Grands Sables beach.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Lorient?
Lorient Bretagne Sud airport is about 5 km from central Lorient.
How do I get from the airport to central Lorient?
From Lorient Bretagne Sud airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Lorient Bretagne Sud airport have?
Lorient Bretagne Sud has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Lorient?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The Lorient Bretagne Sud airport terminal: Nuiteux731, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- APG Airlines check-in desk in the terminal: Nuiteux731, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- A regional jet on the airport apron: Mérian Marc, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Base de sous-marins de Keroman: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Citadelle de Port-Louis: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Tour de la Découverte: Pline, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Île de Groix: chisloup, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons