EXETER AIRPORT
Fly in, arrive by the sea
Exeter Airport is about 10 miles from Sidmouth. Direct flights link it with Scotland, the north of England, Ireland, the Channel Islands and Amsterdam, with holiday routes to the sun for those heading the other way.
FLIGHTS
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DIRECT ROUTES
Who flies to Exeter
Scotland and the North East
Direct flights from Edinburgh and Newcastle put a Jurassic Coast break within easy reach, without the long drive south.
Ireland and Northern Ireland
Dublin and Belfast City both have direct flights to Exeter, making a long weekend on the East Devon coast simple to arrange.
The Channel Islands
Jersey and Guernsey are a short hop across the Channel, ideal for a few days by the sea or a visit to family.
Amsterdam and beyond
Direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol connect Exeter with onward flights worldwide, so overseas visitors can reach Devon with one change.
Holidays from Exeter
Heading away? Local residents can fly direct to Málaga, Alicante, Faro and Palma de Mallorca, with further seasonal holiday routes through the year.
The Isles of Scilly
Seasonal flights run to St Mary’s on the Isles of Scilly. Routes and airlines change through the year, so check with the airport or airline before you plan.
GETTING HERE
From the runway to the seafront
By car
Sidmouth is about 10 miles from the airport, typically around 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
Car hire
Pick up a hire car at the airport and explore the Jurassic Coast and the Sid Valley at your own pace.
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Airport taxi
Pre-book a taxi from the terminal to your door in Sidmouth, with the price agreed before you travel.
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By bus
There is no direct bus. Stagecoach South West services run via Exeter city centre; allow around an hour and a half, and check current times before you travel.
WHERE TO STAY
Early flight or late arrival?
Make the most of your first or last evening with a night by the sea in Sidmouth, or choose Exeter if you need to be closer to the terminal.
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