Flights to Exeter
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Exeter is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,723 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bristol Airport (BRS, 93 km), Exeter International Airport (EXT, 8 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | 76 km (47 mi) | 7,723 ft | 220 ft |
| Bristol Airport | BRS | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,598 ft | 622 ft |
| Exeter International Airport (regional) | EXT | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,811 ft | 102 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,723 ft, CWL handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 220 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Exeter
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter to London | United Kingdom | 253 km (157 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Exeter to Berlin | Germany | 1,183 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Exeter to Madrid | Spain | 1,146 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Exeter to Paris | France | 470 km (292 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Exeter to Hamburg | Germany | 973 km (605 mi) | about 2 h |
| Exeter to Vienna | Austria | 1,460 km (907 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Exeter to Barcelona | Spain | 1,126 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Exeter to Munich | Germany | 1,127 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Exeter to Milan | Italy | 1,109 km (689 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Exeter to Prague | Czechia | 1,271 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Exeter to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 225 km (140 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Exeter to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,201 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Exeter to Oslo | Norway | 1,358 km (844 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Exeter to Köln | Germany | 736 km (457 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Exeter to Dublin | Ireland | 345 km (214 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Exeter to Brussels | Belgium | 554 km (344 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Exeter to Marseille | France | 1,065 km (662 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Exeter to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 572 km (355 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Exeter to Turin | Italy | 1,044 km (649 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Exeter to Valencia | Spain | 1,275 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Exeter to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 610 km (379 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Exeter to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,029 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Exeter to Beijing | China | 8,369 km (5,200 mi) | about 11 h 29 min |
| Exeter to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,709 km (1,683 mi) | about 4 h 13 min |
| Exeter to Tianjin | China | 8,477 km (5,267 mi) | about 11 h 37 min |
| Exeter to Moscow | Russia | 2,752 km (1,710 mi) | about 4 h 17 min |
| Exeter to Seoul | South Korea | 9,074 km (5,638 mi) | about 12 h 23 min |
| Exeter to Harbin | China | 8,269 km (5,138 mi) | about 11 h 21 min |
| Exeter to Shenyang | China | 8,515 km (5,291 mi) | about 11 h 40 min |
| Exeter to New York City | United States | 5,370 km (3,337 mi) | about 7 h 38 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Exeter?
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is the closest large airport at 76 km (47 mi). The others, BRS, EXT, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CWL from Exeter city centre?
76 km (47 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Exeter on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.