Cheap Flights from London to Exeter

This information is correct as of January 2016

Airlines that fly from London to Exeter

Flybe offer the only direct flights from London to Exeter. The airline offers three flights per day from London-City Airport.

Terminal Information – Departing

London-City is a one-terminal airport, designed with business travellers in mind. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the departure lounge. There are four shops in the airport. Aelia Duty Free sell luxury goods such as perfume and premium alcohol. Links of London offer gorgeous jewellery. Tumi sell suitcases and bags designed for global citizens. There's also a Boots if you need some last-minute essentials. Airside, you'll find two coffee shops (Caffe Nero and Espressamente Illy), a bar (The City Bar), a sandwich shop (Panopolis) and a restaurant (Rhubarb). London-City has a silent airport policy, so make sure you pay attention to the screens as departure gates aren't called out loud.

Terminal Information – Arriving

Exeter Airport has one terminal. Public transport from the airport is provided by Stagecoach. Buses 56, 56A and 56B go to Exeter St David's Station and Exmouth. The bus company run a limited timetable on Sundays and public holidays. It's possible to check the bus timetable by text upon arrival at the airport. Text dvndtpgp to 84268 to find out when the next few buses will be arriving. There's a taxi rank at the airport and a number of car hire desks inside the arrivals hall. You can compare car hire at Exeter Airport with Skyscanner to find the best prices.

Practical Information

We recommend arriving at the airport 90 minutes to one hour before scheduled departure. You don't need your passport on domestic flights within the UK. You will need to show an approved form of photographic ID. Check with Flybe's website for a comprehensive list of ID types. As a rule of thumb, any valid and official photographic ID cards are acceptable: for example NUS cards, bus passes, and driving licenses.

What to expect in Exeter

Prices in Exeter are similar to what you would expect in London, but some things (like a pint of beer) are slightly cheaper. Exeter gets cooler weather than London due to its coastal location. Expect an average temperature of 17°C during the summer and 5°C in winter. The city centre is small and easy to navigate on foot, but you can pick up a day-ticket for the bus for £4.* Exeter is a safe city, and is often ranked highly in terms of quality of life.

*Prices subject to change