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Nearest Airport to Plymouth: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Plymouth is Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY), about 61 km (38 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 127 km away.

Closest airport NQY Cornwall Airport Newquay 61 km · 38 mi · ~1 h 05 min by car

Closest international CWL Cardiff International Airport 127 km · 79 mi · ~2 h 16 min by car

Airports near Plymouth

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Cornwall Airport Newquay Newquay, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom
NQY 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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Exeter International Airport Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
EXT 65 km41 mi · ~1 h 10 min
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Hartland Point Heliport Bideford, Devon, United Kingdom · Airport Airports in United Kingdom
— 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
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Royal Marines Base Chivenor Chivenor, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 80 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
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RNAS Culdrose Helston, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
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Lundy Island Helipad Lundy Island, United Kingdom · Airport Airports in United Kingdom
— 96 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
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Penzance Heliport Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom · Airport Airports in United Kingdom
PZE 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 min
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Land's End Airport Land's End, Cornwall, United Kingdom · Airfield Airports in United Kingdom
LEQ 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
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MOD St Athan St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGSY 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
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Cardiff International Airport Cardiff, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
CWL 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min

Small airfields nearby

Hunsdon Lea Airstrip14 km
St Mellion Airstrip16 km
Brent Tor Glider Field25 km
Bolt Head Airfield29 km
Halwell Airstrip31 km
Well Farm Airstrip33 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Plymouth?

The nearest airport to Plymouth is Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY), about 61 km (38 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 127 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Plymouth?

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is 127 km from Plymouth in a straight line — roughly 2 h 16 min by car.

What other airports are near Plymouth?

Exeter International Airport (EXT) — 65 km, Hartland Point Heliport — 77 km and Royal Marines Base Chivenor — 80 km.

How long does it take to get from Plymouth to Cornwall Airport Newquay?

About 1 h 05 min by car for the 61 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.