Flying from London to Exeter Airport (EXT): What you need to know
Exeter Airport is located in Exeter. The city's timezone is UTC+0 — the same as London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to EXT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 24 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Exeter Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to EXT flight:
London Gatwick Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early London to Exeter Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a reliable starting point for any trip.
About Exeter Airport (EXT)
Have a late flight from London to Exeter Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near EXT and turn out the lights sooner:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Exeter Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Exeter Airport (EXT) to central Exeter
From Exeter Airport, central Exeter is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Exeter Airport (EXT)
$120 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Exeter Airport. Return flights start from $623. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from London to EXT, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable London to Exeter Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Exeter Airport (EXT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Exeter Airport (EXT). July is the peak month for travel to Exeter. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.
When booking your London to EXT plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Exeter, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 23ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Exeter Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Exeter
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Exeter right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from London to Exeter Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Exeter Cathedral, Exeter Guildhall and National Trust - Killerton are major attractions which should feature on every Exeter itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Exeter. Around 241 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, roughly 225 kilometres northeast of Exeter. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are among its highlights.