Airports near Exeter
EXT・NQY・OXF・CWL・BRS
What airports are closest to Exeter?
Exeter Airport (EXT) is the nearest entry point, located just 7.96 km away, with local bus service providing a budget-friendly arrival in 25 minutes. Bristol Airport (BRS) sits 92.44 km from the center and offers train connections reaching the city in approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Cardiff Airport (CWL) is situated 75.73 km away, typically requiring 2 hours 10 minutes of travel via rail. Cornwall Airport (NQY) is 108.84 km distant, with ground transit times often exceeding 3 hours 15 minutes by coach. Finally, Oxford Airport (OXF) is the farthest hub at 196.99 km, requiring a significant journey of about 3 hours 30 minutes by train to reach Exeter. Search for flights to Exeter and book hotels in Exeter, or scroll down for more details.
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Airports near Exeter: EXT, NQY, OXF, CWL and BRS.
Airports Near Exeter: Key Information
Number of airports in Exeter
1
Closest airport to the city center
Exeter Airport (EXT)
Distance
8 km
Fastest arrival time
10 minutes - 15 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
Exeter Airport (EXT)
Compare domestic and international airports near Exeter.
Exeter Airport
Distance: 8 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Stagecoach South West service 56
Cheapest
25 minutes - 30 minutes
GBP 2-3
Budget
Local airport taxi
Fastest
10 minutes - 15 minutes
GBP 14-45
Comfort
Private car service
10 minutes - 15 minutes
GBP 20-50
Balanced
Cornwall Airport
Distance: 108.8 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
National Express coach
Cheapest
3 hours 15 minutes - 5 hours
GBP 14-50
Budget
Great Western Railway train
4 hours 20 minutes - 5 hours 20 minutes
GBP 45-95
Balanced
Private airport taxi
Fastest
1 hour 25 minutes - 1 hour 40 minutes
GBP 150-200
Comfort
Oxford Airport
Distance: 197 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
National Express service
Cheapest
5 hours 35 minutes - 6 hours 10 minutes
GBP 93-100
Budget
Great Western Railway train
Fastest
2 hours 37 minutes - 3 hours 23 minutes
GBP 40-150
Balanced
Private airport transfer
2 hours 40 minutes - 3 hours
GBP 200-300
Comfort
Cardiff Airport
Distance: 75.7 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
FlixBus coach connection
Cheapest
5 hours 30 minutes - 6 hours 40 minutes
GBP 17-50
Budget
Transport for Wales train
Fastest
3 hours 40 minutes - 4 hours 10 minutes
GBP 45-110
Balanced
Executive private transfer
1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours
GBP 110-210
Comfort
Bristol Airport
Distance: 92.4 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
FlixBus / National Express
Cheapest
1 hour 40 minutes - 2 hours 25 minutes
GBP 7-35
Budget
Great Western Railway / CrossCountry
Fastest
1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 50 minutes
GBP 17-40
Balanced
Private hire taxi
1 hour 25 minutes - 1 hour 40 minutes
GBP 120-240
Comfort
Compare 5 airports near Exeter
Airport Guide
Compare 5 airports near Exeter
For most travelers, Exeter Airport (EXT) is the clear primary choice, as it is the only airport located within the city of Exeter and offers the most efficient and budget-friendly access to the city center. Bristol Airport (BRS) serves the nearby city of Bristol and is the most viable alternative for international routes, with regular coach and rail links taking roughly 75 to 110 minutes. The remaining airports, including Cornwall Airport (NQY), Cardiff Airport (CWL), and the plain-text Oxford Airport (OXF), are located in neighboring cities and primarily serve their respective regions. These options should generally be reserved for travelers who find significantly cheaper fares or who have specific regional destinations in mind. When choosing between these secondary hubs, remember to factor in the considerable travel time and cost of ground transport, which can quickly negate initial flight savings. Practical tip: always check for direct rail or coach connections before booking, as local taxi transfers from airports outside of Exeter can be prohibitively expensive.
Flights to Exeter
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Hotels near Exeter airport
Breakfast
Great159 Reviews
Exeter|0.41km from city center
The hotel location is very convenient, just 5 min walk to the city centre. There are supermarkets, restaurants and barber shops nearby and make it convenient for short or long stay.FromUS$165
Very Good72 Reviews
Exeter|0.44km from city center
This is a rather old hotel, but it's in a great location, right opposite Exeter Central Station. There's plenty of hot water, and the cleanliness is acceptable. However, the elevator was broken when I arrived, and the soundproofing isn't great. It's a bit pricey, but very convenient for getting around.FromUS$164
Very Good63 Reviews
Exeter|7.42km from city center
I booked the hotel as I needed somewhere to stay en route to south Devon agter collecting my son from a late flight at Bristol airport, so our stay was short, and overall I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel. We arrived at 1:15am and there were a few things that could be improved - very tired after a very long day and a late drive, I found the instructions to find our room qyite confusing. On the paper with instructions it had the building names, but in the dark you can't see these, so it took us some trial and error to find our room. The room itself was clean and comfortable (albeit very warm and needing the window opening), as was the bathroom. My biggest concern was that I saw there was a kettle, but after searching numerous places I couldn't find a cup or glass to have some water to take my nighttime supplements, or to have something to drink in the night (I had to return to the car to get my water bottle). At receptionnin the morning I asked if there should be glasses or cups on the room, but the receptionist didn't seem to think there would be, whcih i found a bit odd. It was only on returning to my room and reading the welcome folder that I saw mention of a drawer where I'd find tea cups etc. Then sure enough I saw it marked clearly and found it. This was my mistake of course, however I would suggest that, baring in mind some travellers arrive late at night and basically want to roll into bed on arrival, it would be helpful to have some glasses or something left visible, so that clients don't have to search for them when they can barely keep their eyes open! Other than this though, I found our stay to be very pleasant, and I was impressed that the cooked breakfast was made to order, fresh and hot. Overall a good stay, just a few things that could be improved to make it easier for those arriving outside if reception opening times.FromUS$66
Very Good84 Reviews
Exeter|3.98km from city center
Booked at a good price in breakfast.
Hotel complied with the room request which was delightful..
Staff friendly and room clean and good size.
Only issue being the outside noise coming thru the closed window... A nearby car doing donuts nearby for 15 mins around 1am in the night.
Parking cost is additional which is unfortunate esp as they charge a discounted rate of 7 pounds...
The near located steakhouse is way too expensive for the meals it offers...FromUS$135
Very Good112 Reviews
Exeter|0.66km from city center
Really lovely hotel, really friendly staff, really good clean rooms and the price and location was brilliant… we will stay there again when we visit ExeterFromUS$121
Family friendly
Very Good41 Reviews
Exeter|7.25km from city center
Our superior king room was spacious, very clean and comfortable. Very large bathroom too with a large bath and separate shower cubicle. Bed was very comfortable and the room had lovely views. Staff were polite, friendly and helpful. We drove to the hotel from the A38 to the hotel and the lanes were narrow (as are many lanes in Devon and Cornwall) but the drive through Haldon Forest was beautiful. We drove out the other way through Ide village onto the A30 which was a bit wider! Would definitely stay again.FromUS$94
0 Reviews
Exeter|1.87km from city center
The Buckerell Lodge Hotel is a transit hotel , it is some what dated BUT full of character , the staff were friendly and efficient , check in very quick , the room was light and well aired , the Dinner meal was of a good standard and hot !! For what it costs , it is good value for money . If you are looking for luxury look at 4/5 star hotels . i was not dissapointed . Well done !!!Great125 Reviews
Exeter|4.59km from city center
Stay here on a regular occasion for work always nice clean, staff are always polite and friendly.FromUS$162
Very Good118 Reviews
Exeter|0.66km from city center
The hotel is located near the city and is very convenient. The service staff are very friendly. The breakfast is rich and delicious. All the staff work hard to provide hospitality. It is very close to the Central train station within walking distance.FromUS$128
Very Good109 Reviews
Exeter|0.66km from city center
Breakfast is fabulous fresh and eggs and croissants made perfect on the spot. Only thing is need more fruit no fruit.
No gym ? Too cold to swim.
Cosy room too small.
FromUS$213
5 star
Very Good42 Reviews
Exeter|0.45km from city center
A hotel near the city center of Exeter, very classical but elegant, the keys are physical, the breakfast is great, the environment in the room is also very comfortable, there is a chance to come againFromUS$253
Good113 Reviews
Exeter|0.61km from city center
We stayed for just one night. A much better experience than we had expected, given some of the recent reviews.
The room was large and clean. The bathroom was also very clean and had a lovely,spacious walk-in shower.
The bed was comfortable and we slept well.
Our only negative was that the car park was absolutely full when we arrived at 3:30pm … and the staff checking us in couldn’t have cared less!FromUS$188
Great65 Reviews
Exeter|0.31km from city center
We stayed in two King rooms with balconies as a family and overall the hotel has a lot going for it. The location is fantastic — right in the heart of Exeter, perfect for walking everywhere. The hotel itself looks great, especially the sky bar on the top floor. The views are excellent, the drinks are very good, and the service up there was genuinely friendly and attentive. We also grabbed some nibbles in the downstairs restaurant and both the food and service were solid.
The rooms were clean, spacious, and the balconies were a nice touch. Everything felt modern and comfortable.
The only real downside — and it’s a big one — is the front desk service. For a hotel at this price point (and especially as an IHG property), it really let the whole place down. The staff were slow, not particularly knowledgeable (and I hate to add, not the ”quickest”), and quite short/rude at times. We were told when checking in that we’d get late checkout as IHG members, but when we returned later a different staff member had no idea what we were talking about and seemed confused about how to handle it. She eventually offered only one room until 12pm, which after a 3pm check-in really doesn’t feel like proper late checkout.
We travel a lot and the front desk experience here was noticeably below standard. The rest of the hotel (rooms, bar, restaurant, location) is genuinely good, but the poor front-of-house service is what we’ll remember most. Would I stay again? Probably, because of the location and the rooms, but I really hope they sort out the front desk training and attitude.FromUS$215
Great77 Reviews
Exeter|0.94km from city center
I booked it on behalf of my friend and said it was good in all aspectsFromUS$285
Very Good91 Reviews
Exeter|0.56km from city center
Value for money indeed. Never expect such a spacious and well-refurbished room at such an amazing price. Would recommend it to anyone who visit Exeter since it’s located exactly at the city centre and within 10 or 15 minutes walk from both railway stations.FromUS$147
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Exeter?
The nearest airport to Exeter is Exeter Airport (EXT), about 8 km away.Cornwall Airport (NQY) (108.8 km), Oxford Airport (OXF) (197 km), Cardiff Airport (CWL) (75.7 km) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (92.4 km).
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How long does it take to get from Exeter to the airport?
Getting from Exeter to Exeter Airport (EXT) takes about 10 minutes - 15 minutes.
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How do I get to Exeter?
We recommend flying into Exeter Airport (EXT), which is approximately 8 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Local airport taxi, reaching downtown in about 10 minutes - 15 minutes.
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How many airports does Exeter have?
Exeter has 5 airports: Exeter Airport (EXT), Cornwall Airport (NQY), Oxford Airport (OXF), Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS).