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The Box
Plymouth’s main museum and gallery, covering local history, art, natural history and archives in a modern city-centre building.
Cheapest price on 06 Oct
£365
Average ticket price on 06 Oct
£397
Fastest journey on 06 Oct
4 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 06 Oct
5 h 17 m
Flights on 06 Oct
3
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Plymouth will cost around £397 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £365.
To travel from London to Plymouth you need to make at least one change.
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BA4073Flights from London to Plymouth depart on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest flight runs at 06:05, the last at 22:15. The fastest flight covers the 309 km distance in 1h 15m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 309 km |
Average flight duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Flights per day 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 6:05 |
Last flight 22:15 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for London to Plymouth flights for tomorrow, Tuesday 6 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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BA1436+ BA4073 | 7:00 London Heathrow Airport | 5h50 | 12:50 Exeter International Airport | 1 change | |
BA4073+ BA8700 | 7:00 London City Airport | 5h50 | 12:50 Exeter International Airport | 1 change | |
BA4073+ BA8702 | 8:40 London City Airport | 4h10 | 12:50 Exeter International Airport | 1 change | |
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Plymouth’s main museum and gallery, covering local history, art, natural history and archives in a modern city-centre building.
Independent museum exploring Plymouth’s role in gin distilling, set in a historic Barbican building with tours and original features.
Small local museum on the Barbican focused on migration, seafaring and Plymouth’s links with transatlantic departures.
Historic waterfront quarter with cobbled lanes, independent shops, harbour views and many of Plymouth’s best-known heritage sights.
Large open seafront promenade and parkland with lawns, monuments and views over Plymouth Sound; ideal for walks and sunset stops.
Peaceful landscaped park beside the Hoe with formal planting, a lido nearby and excellent sea views across Plymouth Sound.
A Devon cream tea pairs scones with clotted cream and jam. In Devon, the cream goes on first, making it a proud local ritual across Plymouth and the county.
Fresh crab landed on the South Devon coast, often served simply dressed or in sandwiches. It is prized in Plymouth for its sweet flavour and strong fishing heritage.
This traditional pie of pilchards, eggs and potatoes is linked to nearby Cornwall and often found in Plymouth. It reflects the area's historic reliance on coastal fishing.
Long-established seafood restaurant on the Barbican, popular for fresh fish, shellfish and harbour atmosphere close to the historic waterfront.
Relaxed bistro in the Barbican area serving British and European dishes with seafood options. Well suited to an easy meal near the waterfront.
Historic Barbican pub known for seafood, pies and harbour views. A lively traditional setting for classic Plymouth fare and local ales.
Moderate for the UK: dining and buses are reasonable, while hotels rise in summer and at weekends. Costs are usually lower than London but similar to other regional waterfront cities.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxi tips are usually by rounding up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
When flying to Plymouth from London, passengers have a choice of landing at either Newquay Cornwall Airport or Exeter International Airport in Devon. There are up to 20 departures a day, at least six of which are direct with a similar timetable in operation seven days a week. The direct flight time is approximately one hour 15 minutes while the combined flight time of connecting routes varies from just under three hours to just over four hours. Departures are from London City, London Heathrow or London Southend airports.
Direct flights from London to Plymouth are operated by flybe.com while connecting services are offered by KLM on a codeshare route with AIRFRANCE and flybe.com in conjunction with aurigny.com.
Direct flights to either Newquay or Exeter airports take approximately one hour 15 minutes. Other services involve one or two connections and have combined flight times from just under three hours to around four hours. Connections are made at Paris Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam Schiphol, Jersey or Guernsey airports.
A similar timetable is in operation seven days a week with up to six direct flights to Plymouth from London and at least a dozen further connecting flights. Departures start in the early morning and continue until late evening.
Departure airport: Flights to Plymouth from London depart from one of three London airports, Heathrow (LHR), City (LCY) or Southend (SEN). London City is located in Docklands on the underground and DLR network. Heathrow is 16 miles west of the city centre while Southend is approximately 41 miles east. There are direct rail and bus services to both airports. All London airports have car parking, taxi ranks, car hire desks, wifi, banking services, shops, cafes and restaurants.
Arrival airport: Exeter International Airport (EXT) is just over 40 miles northwest of Plymouth while Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) is approximately 38 miles west. A combined bus and train journey is necessary to get from either airport to Plymouth. Both Exeter and Newquay Cornwall are small airports. Their facilities include wifi, parking, taxi ranks, car hire desks and a small range of shops and cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Plymouth by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Plymouth flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Exeter International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare London and Plymouth airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
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