Exeter Airport is a small regional terminal with limited connections to the UK and Europe, more frequent in summer months.
Gateway to rural Devon, with its coasts and nearby Dartmoor National Park.
How to get to Exeter International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to EXT
Parking near Exeter International Airport
You can park next to the terminal.
Rates follow standard prices for the region.
How to get to Exeter from EXT
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Exeter International Airport
Car rental companies present are few, consistent with the airport's traffic.
Those with EU citizenship do not need an International Driving Permit: driver's license, passport and credit card suffice.
Hotels near Exeter International Airport
Exeter Airport
A few minutes' drive from the terminal: the Holiday Inn Express is about 5 minutes away, and the properties in Kenn less than 10.
Best for: travelers with a dawn or late-evening flight who don't want to depend on traffic to reach the gate
- The closest to the terminal among all the areas
- Convenient for those arriving or leaving by their own car
- An area of warehouses and offices, little to do in the evening
- You still need a car or a taxi, there's no night bus
Recommended hotels
- Fair Oak House Exeter Airport A few minutes from the terminal, with a quick check-in designed for travelers who just need to sleep before the flight View availability
- Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG About 5 minutes from the terminal, in Exeter Business Park, with breakfast included in the price View availability
Topsham and Clyst St George
About 10 minutes by taxi from the airport for both villages; no direct bus, you need a car or a taxi.
Best for: convenient for those looking for a genuine village pub to eat and sleep in on the Exe estuary, just a few minutes from the airport
- Genuine villages on the estuary, not just dormitory towns for the airport
- Historic inns with carefully prepared food, not just rooms
- Few rooms at each property, they fill up fast
- No direct public transport link to the terminal
Recommended hotels
Exeter Old Town
About 15-20 minutes by car or taxi from the airport (9-10 km); there's no direct bus link with the terminal.
Best for: useful for those visiting the cathedral and the center before or after the flight, or traveling for work
- A stone's throw from the cathedral, Princesshay and Quayside
- Pool and fitness center at one of the two properties
- The area furthest from the terminal among those in this guide
- City-center parking is often paid
Recommended hotels
- Leonardo Hotel Exeter A two-minute walk from Princesshay, with a highly praised breakfast and staff noted as helpful View availability
- Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel A Georgian-style hotel in the center, with an indoor pool and cathedral views View availability
- Hotel Indigo Exeter by IHG A one-minute walk from the cathedral, with themed rooms inspired by the city's history View availability
Sandy Park
About 6-10 minutes by taxi from the airport (5 km); handy even just for crossing the city.
Best for: those attending an Exeter Chiefs match or preferring a recently opened hotel away from city-center traffic
- A recently opened hotel, modern rooms and soundproofing
- A stone's throw from the Exeter Chiefs stadium
- Not a walkable area, you need a car to get around
- Few independent restaurants on days without events
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The small terminal handles a limited number of seasonal domestic and European flights.
A 2-hour advance is the recommended standard for flights.
Map of Exeter International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How much does the 4A bus from Exeter Airport to the centre cost?
A single ticket costs £3, with departures every 20 minutes.
Q. Is Exeter Airport a good starting point for Dartmoor National Park?
Yes, the famous Devon nature park can be reached on a day trip by car from the airport.
Q. Was Exeter Airport home to a major airline?
Yes, for years it was the historic home of Flybe, at the time Europe's largest regional airline, before the company's collapse in 2020.
Q. Have bus fares changed recently?
Yes, Stagecoach introduced a new fare structure from 4 January 2026.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights