Flights to Plymouth
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Plymouth is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY), 61 km (38 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,003 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Exeter International Airport (EXT, 65 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Airport Newquay (regional) | NQY | 61 km (38 mi) | 9,003 ft | 390 ft |
| Exeter International Airport (regional) | EXT | 65 km (40 mi) | 6,811 ft | 102 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,003 ft, NQY handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 390 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Plymouth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth to London | United Kingdom | 309 km (192 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Plymouth to Berlin | Germany | 1,237 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Plymouth to Madrid | Spain | 1,107 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Plymouth to Paris | France | 497 km (309 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Plymouth to Hamburg | Germany | 1,029 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Plymouth to Barcelona | Spain | 1,111 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Plymouth to Munich | Germany | 1,165 km (724 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Plymouth to Milan | Italy | 1,131 km (703 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Plymouth to Prague | Czechia | 1,317 km (819 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Plymouth to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 281 km (175 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Plymouth to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,259 km (782 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Plymouth to Oslo | Norway | 1,415 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Plymouth to Köln | Germany | 784 km (487 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Plymouth to Dublin | Ireland | 360 km (223 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Plymouth to Brussels | Belgium | 601 km (374 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Plymouth to Marseille | France | 1,068 km (663 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Plymouth to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 625 km (389 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Plymouth to Turin | Italy | 1,061 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Plymouth to Valencia | Spain | 1,247 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Plymouth to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 665 km (413 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Plymouth to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,001 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Plymouth to Sevilla | Spain | 1,452 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Plymouth to Beijing | China | 8,427 km (5,236 mi) | about 11 h 33 min |
| Plymouth to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,745 km (1,705 mi) | about 4 h 16 min |
| Plymouth to Tianjin | China | 8,535 km (5,304 mi) | about 11 h 42 min |
| Plymouth to Moscow | Russia | 2,809 km (1,745 mi) | about 4 h 21 min |
| Plymouth to Seoul | South Korea | 9,131 km (5,674 mi) | about 12 h 27 min |
| Plymouth to Harbin | China | 8,326 km (5,173 mi) | about 11 h 25 min |
| Plymouth to Weifang | China | 8,854 km (5,502 mi) | about 12 h 6 min |
| Plymouth to Shenyang | China | 8,573 km (5,327 mi) | about 11 h 44 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 Plymouth?
Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) is the closest large airport at 61 km (38 mi). The others, EXT, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is NQY from Plymouth city centre?
61 km (38 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Plymouth on this site?
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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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.