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Distance to Torquay31.1km
Distance to Dartmouth43.9km
Most popular destinationDublin

About Exeter Airport

  • As a major gateway to the wider area, the airport operates as a hub for nearby cities like Cardiff and Plymouth.

  • Here are some of the leading airlines at Exeter Airport to know about before you book:

  • Need help choosing where to head if you're planning a trip out of Exeter? Direct flights from Exeter Airport can take you to some great places, including:

    • Isles Of Scilly

    • Jersey

    • Amsterdam

    • Manchester

    • Edinburgh

  • May, August, and September are the busiest months at Exeter Airport. May marks the start of the summer holiday season in southwest England, August brings peak leisure travel to Devon and Cornwall, and September stays busy as the tail end of summer tourism winds down gradually.

  • January, February, and March are the quietest months at Exeter Airport. Post-holiday demand drops sharply in January, and the winter months that follow see fewer visitors heading to the southwest, as cooler, wetter conditions across Devon reduce the pull for leisure travel.

How to get from Exeter Airport to Exeter

  • You can make your way to the centre of Exeter by bus from the airport. The Stagecoach 4A takes around 35 minutes to reach a central hub like Exeter Bus Station.

  • Exeter has plenty of taxi options to help you get around, such as Apple Central Taxis, Exeter Cabs and Z Cars Exeter.

  • It usually takes around 20 minutes to get from Exeter Airport to Exeter by taxi or rideshare service, though traffic conditions may add time to the journey.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Exeter Airport from Exeter

  • Buses run between the city and the airport. The Stagecoach 4A departs from major stops like Exeter Bus Station and takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • Driving from the centre of Exeter to the airport takes around 15 minutes.

  • Exeter Airport sits just a few miles from the city, and most people drive or take a taxi. A number of car rental and rideshare options serve the airport, and there is a local bus service connecting Exeter city centre to the terminal.

Exeter Airport facilities

  • Exeter Airport runs from one terminal.

  • If hunger strikes before your flight, take advantage of the cafes and coffee shops and fast food. You'll also find grab-and-go options and sit-down restaurants.

  • Check out the shops while you wait to board. Browse or stock up on last-minute bits and pieces at the convenience stores or duty-free outlets.

  • You'll have several options for parking at Exeter Airport. Here are the main types:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

Where to stay near Exeter Airport

  • Booked a late flight to Exeter Airport or have an early start? The Grange Court B&B Hotel gives you a practical place to stay nearby. It features internet access, luggage storage, and a banqueting service and is about 3 kilometres away.

  • Roughly 3 kilometres from the airport, Voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, by IHG is another option nearby. Internet access, a lounge, and accessible parking are among its amenities.

  • Or give your travel day a softer landing at Hampton by Hilton Exeter Airport. From the airport, it's about 0.64 kilometres away and offers a lift, electric vehicle charging, a fitness centre, and more.

Car rental options near Exeter Airport

Exeter Airport FAQs

Yes, Ryanair operates to and from both Exeter Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, KLM operates to and from both Exeter Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Enterprise, Keddy By Europcar, National, Routes Car Rental, Alamo, Turo, Hertz, Thrifty and Switch pick-up points in or near to Exeter Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Exeter Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Exeter Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Exeter Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Exeter Airport’s departure lounge.

Voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, by IHG is the highest-rated hotel near Exeter Airport, just 2.5km away. Other great hotels nearby include Red Lion (3.9km from the airport), and The Grange Court B&B Hotel (3.3km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Exeter Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Exeter Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Exeter Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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