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Nearest Airport to Newton Abbot: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Newton Abbot is Exeter International Airport (EXT), about 27 km (17 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 98 km away.

Closest airport EXT Exeter International Airport 27 km · 17 mi · ~29 min by car
Closest international CWL Cardiff International Airport 98 km · 61 mi · ~1 h 45 min by car

Airports near Newton Abbot

  1. 1
    Exeter International Airport Flag of United KingdomExeter, Devon, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    EXT 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
  2. 2
    Royal Marines Base Chivenor Flag of United KingdomChivenor, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
  3. 3
    Hartland Point Heliport Flag of United KingdomBideford, Devon, United Kingdom · Airport Airports in United Kingdom
    — 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
  4. 4
    RNAS Yeovilton Flag of United KingdomYeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    YEO 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 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 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
  6. 6
    Cardiff International Airport Flag of United KingdomCardiff, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    CWL 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
  7. 7
    Cornwall Airport Newquay Flag of United KingdomNewquay, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom
    NQY 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
  8. 8
    Lundy Island Helipad Flag of United KingdomLundy Island, United Kingdom · Airport Airports in United Kingdom
    — 102 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
  9. 9
    Bristol Airport Flag of United KingdomBristol, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BRS 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  10. 10
    Swansea Airport Flag of United KingdomSwansea, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    SWS 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Marldon Airstrip7.5 km
  • Well Farm Airstrip8.6 km
  • Halwell Airstrip19 km
  • Hunsdon Lea Airstrip29 km
  • Bolt Head Airfield36 km
  • Branscombe Airfield37 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Newton Abbot?

The nearest airport to Newton Abbot is Exeter International Airport (EXT), about 27 km (17 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 98 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Newton Abbot?

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is 98 km from Newton Abbot in a straight line — roughly 1 h 45 min by car.

What other airports are near Newton Abbot?

Royal Marines Base Chivenor — 73 km, Hartland Point Heliport — 84 km and RNAS Yeovilton (YEO) — 87 km.

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

About 29 min by car for the 27 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.