Exeter parking
South West regional with a single short-walk multi-storey.
About Exeter
Devon's main airport.
Exeter Airport sits in Clyst Honiton on the M5 corridor, serving Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West. It handles around 500,000 passengers a year from a single, modest terminal, passenger numbers have been below the pre-pandemic peak in recent years.
Carriers are led by Loganair (Channel Islands and UK domestic), Ryanair, TUI and Eastern Airways. The route map is mainly UK domestic and short-haul European leisure, with seasonal long-thin charters in summer.
The airport's compact size means door-to-gate times are short, security can be cleared in minutes outside peak hours.
Getting to EXT
All the practical access info, by car, train, coach and otherwise.
A30 from the M5 (junction 29). From Exeter city centre, around 15 minutes; from Plymouth, 60 minutes; from Bristol, 80 minutes.
There's no rail station at the airport. The nearest is Cranbrook (around 2 miles by road), with Exeter St Davids and Exeter Central further into the city for longer-distance services.
Stagecoach service 56 connects the airport with Exeter city centre.
Most South West visitors hire cars at the airport, the rural geography makes a car effectively essential.
How parking works at Exeter
Official car parks are Short Stay (next to the terminal) and Long Stay (a short walk or 2-minute shuttle). The airport's compact footprint means walks are short.
Off-airport supply is limited, a handful of operators in Clyst Honiton and Pinhoe serve the airport. Savings versus on-airport are modest given Exeter's already-low rates.
Tips travellers wish they'd known
- Exeter is a cheap parking market, the savings from going off-airport are smaller than at southern hubs.
- Door-to-gate times are short, 90 minutes is comfortable for most flights.
- Loganair's Channel Islands services are the airport's most reliable year-round route.
- Hire-car desks are at the terminal for onward Devon/Cornwall sightseeing.
- Severe winter weather can occasionally affect operations but is rare.
EXT questions, answered
The questions our 24/7 team gets asked most about flying from Exeter.
Is there a train station at Exeter Airport?+
No, the nearest is Cranbrook (around 2 miles by road). For longer-distance services, Exeter St Davids and Exeter Central are further into the city, connected by Stagecoach bus.
Are there long-haul flights from EXT?+
No scheduled long-haul. Most long-haul travellers from the South West connect via Amsterdam, London or Dublin.
Should I hire a car?+
For most South West sightseeing, yes, public transport is sparse outside the main rail corridor.
Is parking cheap?+
Yes, Exeter is one of the cheaper UK airports for parking. Off-airport savings are smaller than at busier airports.
How early should I arrive?+
90 minutes for short-haul. The compact terminal means security is rarely a long wait.
Are there flights to the Channel Islands?+
Yes, Loganair operates regular Channel Islands services year-round.