Cheap flights to Newquay

Flights to Newquay

Newquay airport is the main flights hub for Cornwall. The busiest routes to the airport are from London, Birmingham and Manchester, all of which is operated by Flybe. Flights from these cities take approximately 1 hour.

The airport is located 5 miles to the north of Newquay. Public transport by bus is an option, local bus route 56 passes by. Seasonal shuttle services are available in summer, these operate in July and August. Nonetheless, the most convenient option is probably by taxi or car hire, since the airport is small. Booking cabs in advance can help to avoid delays waiting upon arrival.

Flights to Newquay

Newquay has been a top UK holiday destination for decades, offering family-friendly beaches, the best surfing waves in the UK on Fistral Beach and lots of things to do for people of any age. Many travellers do find driving to Cornwall on congested motorways and A-roads can be time-consuming, though, due to frequent hold ups in summer and peak times. That's the reason flying into Newquay Airport has become so popular with holidaymakers for long holidays or short breaks. Journey times of just one hour for many domestic flights mean travel to this area of North Cornwall is quick and easy.

Which is the main airport in Newquay?

Newquay Airport is the main airport for the seaside town of Newquay and also a major commercial airport for residents in the area. The airport is less than five miles from the centre of town and handled almost 500,000 passengers in 2018.  Travelling by public transport to Newquay town centre from the airport is easy using A5 First Kernow buses which stop close to the terminal and operate scheduled services between Newquay and Padstow.    

Which airlines offer flights to Newquay?

Flybe, Ryanair and Aer Lingus are the main airlines to offer regular, scheduled flights to Newquay; however, a number of additional seasonal flights are also operated at peak times. Regular flights into the airport arrive from Dublin, London, Leeds and Manchester, while seasonal flights also arrive from Berlin, Belfast, Birmingham, Liverpool, Doncaster and Edinburgh.

Why travel by plane to Newquay?

Cheap flights to Newquay at any time of year mean it's always affordable to fly to this surfing capital of England. What's more, flight times from other UK destinations and Europe are short, meaning travellers need not waste too much of their holiday time  to the journey, as they would on a bus or train. For international visitors to popular Cornwall, flying takes the long, stressful car and ferry journeys or an expensive trip on  a cross-Channel train out of the picture.

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

Cornwall can be a magical, mystical destination for visitors of all ages. From the tales of King Arthur and Camelot to the mischievous piskies of Celt legend, the region has a fascinating history. Some of the hidden destinations well worth visiting on any trip to Cornwall include  Gwennap Pit in Redruth and the Hidden Valley Garden near St Austell. Visitors to Newquay seeking a quiet beach will discover Porth Joke offers beautiful sands, rock pools and caves galore, and it is just five miles away from the centre of town.