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Flights to Exeter

Whether visitors want to explore the medieval city, or continue to the wilds of Dartmoor and the elegant English Riviera, it's easy to reach Exeter by plane. Flights to Exeter arrive from many UK airports, including Belfast, Edinburgh, Manchester, Newcastle and London City, so pretty much every part of the country has a direct connection.

Which is the main airport in Exeter?

The major airport in the Exeter area is Exeter International Airport. Located near the village of Clyst Honiton, the airport is only four miles outside Exeter itself, and visitors won't struggle to get into town. Car hire outlets like Avis and Europcar are available for those heading further afield, while the 56 bus route runs into Exeter every 30 minutes, heading straight for the city centre.

Which airlines offer flights to Exeter?

The vast majority of domestic flights from UK airports to Exeter are operated by Flybe, which uses the airport as one of its main hubs. Flybe connects the city to numerous UK cities, including London, Edinburgh, Manchester,and Belfast along with the Channel Islands.

Why travel by plane to Exeter?

There are many excellent reasons to fly to Exeter. Perhaps most importantly, flying offers the fastest route to the city for those who are based in Scotland, Northern Ireland or northern England. There are direct flights from plenty of UK cities, and journey times of one hour are routine. That's much faster than driving, taking coaches or using trains. Arrival is convenient, with the opportunity to rent vehicles and avoid town-centre traffic. And those headed into Exeter can be there in minutes. Finally, there should be no shortage of cheap flights, with Flybe dominating schedules.

Before you travel to Exeter by plane - good to know!

When getting around Exeter and the surrounding region, travellers may want to purchase Megarider weekly tickets from Stagecoach. They deliver unlimited bus travel around town but also to destinations like Torquay, Dawlish or Exmouth. Many visitors won't feel the need to leave Exeter as there's a lot to see. The cathedral is a highlight, with its magnificent 12th-century architecture. RAMM is a surprisingly diverse museum, holding everything from Samurai swords to Egyptian mummies, while visitors can also delve beneath Exeter via tours of its medieval catacombs. Intended as part of a forward-thinking medieval plumbing system, the tunnels are fascinating to visit, and early booking is advisable.