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.