What time should I leave for Exeter Airport?

Is Exeter Airport open 24 hours?

The terminal is generally open overnight; security, shops and food open when check-in starts.

What destinations can you fly to from Exeter Airport?

“Flight destinations and holidays from Exeter Airport”

Exeter Airport departures today

Exeter Airport’s live departures board

Our planner: we build your leave time from the scheduled departure. If the flight is running late we show it, but we don’t move your leave time.

Exeter Airport · Arrivals departures page · 6 Oct 2026

Is there a bus to Exeter Airport?

“The 4A service (Exeter Airport – Exeter St David’s Station) and 43 service (Exeter Airport – Pinhoe Rail Station) is operated by Stagecoach.”

Is there a taxi rank at Exeter Airport?

“Other taxi companies are not permitted to use the Arrivals taxi stand but may drop-off or pick-up pre-booked clients in Car Park 1.”

Exeter Airport · To and from the airport page · 6 Oct 2026

Can you get to Exeter Airport by train?

“Connect to the National Rail network via Stagecoach’s service 4A at Exeter St Davids or Exeter Central rail station.”

• “Getting to/from Exeter Airport by Train”

Exeter Airport · To and from the airport page · 6 Oct 2026

How much is Exeter Airport parking?

“Parking for viewing is only permitted in Car Park P4 at a special discounted rate: £5 for up to 4 hours.”

• “The following tariffs apply to standard drive-up parking (non-booked).”

Turn-up prices. No list of pre-booked prices.

Can you change or cancel parking at Exeter Airport?

“The booking may be amended or cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours prior to the booked arrival time.”

Where do you drop off at Exeter Airport?

“If you’re dropping friends, colleagues or loved ones at the airport or picking them up, you can park for up to 30 mins”

• “Car Park P1 has drop-off and pick-up bays opposite the Main Terminal.”

Where can you get a fine at Exeter Airport?

“The use of the car parks is regulated by Exeter Airport byelaws under which a penalty may be payable for failing to comply”

• “We reserve the right to charge an excess fee for any vehicles using more than one car parking space or parking in other reserved space”

How much is drop-off at Exeter Airport?

Exeter Airport’s prices are on our drop-off charges page.

Exeter Airport · Car parking page · 6 Oct 2026

How early should you get to Exeter Airport?

Allow 15-45 minutes for security, plus parking; be ready to board 30 minutes before.

Our planner: we aim to have you inside the terminal before a short-haul flight, 90 min (2 hours with a checked bag); before long-haul, 2½ hours (3 hours with a checked bag). A planning figure, not a live queue; your airline’s own deadlines come first.

When does check-in open at Exeter Airport?

Varies by airline; charter desks generally open 2.5 hours and close 60 minutes before.

Can you take liquids through security at Exeter Airport?

“Liquid containers must hold no more than 100ml (3.4 fl oz)”

• “Liquids must be in containers of 100ml or less and placed in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag (one per passenger)”

How busy is Exeter Airport?

“The Security Search may take time, so allow 15-45 mins for queues and checks especially at busy times.”

• “During busy periods it may take some time for passengers to negotiate Exeter Airport’s passenger security checks”

Does Exeter Airport have a lounge?

“Bookings may be made on this website or at the Executive Lounge reception desk subject to availability.”

• “Our Executive Airport Lounge is located on the first floor, after security, above the restaurant”

What food and shops are there at Exeter Airport?

“With shops located before and after security in the terminal, WH Smith is guaranteed to stock all of your last minute travel essentials.”

How do you book special assistance at Exeter Airport?

“The Special Travel Assistance Help Point at the Information Desk in the check-in hall is staffed from 05:00 until 19:00.”

• “5 minutes if booked and within 25 minutes if not booked for 80%”

Blue Badge drop-off and parking at Exeter Airport

“Blue Badge holders or the assisting registered carer may use the Long Stay designated parking bays in Car Park 2.”

• “There is no need to specify that you require Blue Badge parking when booking.”

How do you contact Exeter Airport?

“01392 321124 MON – FRI 10:00 – 16:00”

• “Please use the closest intercom or go to the Information Desk located in the Departure Terminal to contact the car park team.”

Where do you report lost property at Exeter Airport?

“Items may be collected from the Lost Property Office adjacent to the Arrivals building: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm”