How to find cheap flights to Exeter Airport (EXT)
At the moment, $2,641 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Exeter Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to EXT for $3,391.
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Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Exeter, where Exeter Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Exeter. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Exeter Airport.
Best time to go to Exeter
You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Exeter in May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to EXT, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to EXT. Travel then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Exeter.
Travel in December if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Exeter are generally less expensive.
Check the weather before you head off. July brings the warmest days in Exeter, averaging between 11ºC and 23ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC to 9ºC.
September often brings more sun than cloud. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Exeter.
Expect the heaviest showers in November, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Flying to Exeter Airport (EXT): What you need to know
Travel to Exeter without any stops. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to Exeter Airport:
Ryanair has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 61% of its flights into this airport touch down as scheduled, making it an excellent choice when booking your EXT plane ticket.
EXT is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to EXT? These hotels close to Exeter Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Exeter Airport ranks well for punctuality, with up to 80% of outbound flights landing as scheduled. That's good news whether you're heading home or catching a connection.
Getting to central Exeter from Exeter Airport (EXT)
EXT is about 11 kilometres from central Exeter.
Once you've touched down from your flight to EXT, expect a drive to the centre of around 20 minutes.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
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Exeter highlights
Put these leading attractions on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Exeter:
Exeter Cathedral: A classic spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is around 0.48 kilometres southwest of the city centre.
National Trust - Killerton: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 8 kilometres northeast of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Exeter experience.
How to get to Cardiff from Exeter Airport (EXT)
The nearby city of Cardiff is about 177 kilometres from EXT. The drive to the centre in a ride-share or taxi will take around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Public transport will get you to Cardiff in roughly 4 hours 40 minutes.
Travelling from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Plymouth
About 64 kilometres away, Plymouth is another city that you can easily reach from Exeter Airport. It'll take you around 1 hour 55 minutes to make the journey on public transport from EXT.
The drive time to Plymouth is roughly 55 minutes.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has plenty more ways to surprise you. Continue on to London, located around 241 kilometres east of Exeter. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben should be on your must-see list. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Birmingham is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is roughly 225 kilometres northeast of Exeter. Hit some of the best spots right away at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience. Birmingham Airport (BHX) is the main gateway to this city.
Or make your way to Bristol, roughly 97 kilometres northeast of Exeter. Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol Floating Harbour are among the many reasons to visit. The most convenient way to get here is by flying into Bristol Airport (BRS).