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Nearest Airport to Exeter: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Exeter is Exeter International Airport (EXT), about 8.1 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 76 km away.

Closest airport EXT Exeter International Airport 8.1 km · 5 mi · ~9 min by car
Closest international CWL Cardiff International Airport 76 km · 47 mi · ~1 h 21 min by car

Airports near Exeter

  1. 1
    Exeter International Airport Flag of United KingdomExeter, Devon, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    EXT 8.1 km5 mi · ~9 min
  2. 2
    Royal Marines Base Chivenor Flag of United KingdomChivenor, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
  3. 3
    RNAS Yeovilton Flag of United KingdomYeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    YEO 70 km43 mi · ~1 h 15 min
  4. 4
    Cardiff International Airport Flag of United KingdomCardiff, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    CWL 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
  5. 5
    MOD St Athan Flag of United KingdomSt Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGSY 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 22 min
  6. 6
    Hartland Point Heliport Flag of United KingdomBideford, Devon, United Kingdom · Airport Airports in United Kingdom
    — 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
  7. 7
    Bristol Airport Flag of United KingdomBristol, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BRS 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 39 min
  8. 8
    Lundy Island Helipad Flag of United KingdomLundy Island, United Kingdom · Airport Airports in United Kingdom
    — 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  9. 9
    Swansea Airport Flag of United KingdomSwansea, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    SWS 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  10. 10
    Cornwall Airport Newquay Flag of United KingdomNewquay, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom
    NQY 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min

Small airfields nearby

  • North Hill Glider Field23 km
  • Farway Common Airfield25 km
  • Dunkeswell Airfield · EGTU26 km
  • Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip26 km
  • Branscombe Airfield26 km
  • Westacott Farm Airstrip28 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Exeter; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Exeter?

The nearest airport to Exeter is Exeter International Airport (EXT), about 8.1 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 76 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Exeter?

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is 76 km from Exeter in a straight line — roughly 1 h 21 min by car.

What other airports are near Exeter?

Royal Marines Base Chivenor — 60 km, RNAS Yeovilton (YEO) — 70 km and Cardiff International Airport (CWL) — 76 km.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Exeter International Airport?

About 9 min by car for the 8.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.