Cheap Flights from Exeter to Aberdeen

If you're looking for cheap flights from Exeter to Aberdeen, your best bet is to plan on booking anywhere from a few days to a week in advance. Doing so may allow you to reduce the cost of tickets from Exeter to Aberdeen by upwards of 50 percent. However, flights from Exeter to Aberdeen are available seven days a week. When travelling between these two cities, you'll depart from Exeter Airport (EXT) and arrive at Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ).

You can book cheap flights from Exeter to Aberdeen on Aer Lingus, Air France and Flybe. There are no direct flights from Exeter to Aberdeen, but there are a number of flights available with just one stopover. Stopovers occur mostly at larger airports in the U.K., such as Manchester Airport (MAN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX).

While you normally can arrive at Exeter Airport an hour in advance, for international flights, plan on arriving two hours before your departure time. You should also be sure to have your photo ID with you. There are a number of places to eat at Exeter Airport both before and after you pass through security. If you have time to spare before your flight from Exeter to Aberdeen, you can spend some time shopping.

Once you arrive at Aberdeen Airport, you can get something to eat at one of the half-dozen restaurants. There are also a few shops at the airport. When you're ready to leave, head to the front of the airport terminal. You'll find taxis and buses at the front of the airport, and there are signs that will point you to the car rental facilities. Trains also run to the city, but the station is 2 miles away. You can take a taxi or bus to the station for a small fee.

The climate in Exeter is very similar to that of Aberdeen, although Exeter does tend to be a bit warmer. At the height of summer, the average temperature in Aberdeen is 16 °C and in Exeter, it's 17 °C. During the winter, both areas have an average temperature of around 3 or 4 °C.

The prices in the two cities are fairly similar as well. If you buy a meal at a fast food restaurant, you can expect to pay around £5 in either city. The cost of a mid-range meal is a bit higher in Aberdeen, though. Two people eating a three-course meal can expect to pay £60 in Aberdeen compared to about £50 in Exeter. Transportation costs are also relatively inexpensive in Aberdeen. A taxi ride to town from the airport runs about £15, and to the train station, it's about £7.