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Flybe operate 9 flights a week from Edinburgh to Exeter

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport can be found just eight miles to the west of the city of Edinburgh and it receives over nine million flyers per year. The airport was first built as a WW1 British air defense unit and was finally made a commercial airport in the late 1940s when it soon began passenger services. The MOD passed the airport to the Ministry of Aviation in 1961 and by the early 1970s the BAA had control. BAA built a new runway and added a new terminal to facilitate the ever growing number of passengers on flights from Edinburgh. Since then many modifications have been made to Edinburgh including the addition of a modern control tower.

Parking facilities in and around Edinburgh Airport

Car parking is excellent at the airport, allowing both short and long stay with security and CCTV. If you pre-book a spot on Edinburghairport.com you can often make quite a saving, especially on week long parking.

Airport distance from Edinburgh town and other notable locations

The airport is just 8 miles from the main part of Edinburgh and around 25 miles from both Glasgow and Perth.

Transport links to Edinburgh

The main train station to accommodate flights from Edinburgh is Waverley which can be reached very easily from the airport by taxi or bus. Buses are quite regular from Edinburgh Airport with the main service being Airlink. For an adult, the price of a single ticket is just £3 and connects the airport with towns such as Leith, Fife and of course, Edinburgh.

Conference and other business facilities at Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh offers business people who are on flights from Edinburgh a good business environment to either work or relax by allowing the pre-booking of a business lounge, telephone access and broadband before and after you pass through security checks.

Edinburgh City

Edinburgh is divided into two sections, the old town and the new town. The old area owes its origins to medieval times with The Royal Mile building displaying typical architecture of the time. St. Giles Cathedral does the same. The markets and town squares are also marked out in large squares in true medieval style. The newer part of Edinburgh was built in the 18th century as a solution to overcrowding and squalid conditions in the old town. The new town is really worth a visit as it has many pubs and clubs, and has also been said to be an amazing spectacle with its superb Georgian style.

Exeter

Exeter Airport

Exeter International Airport started out as a grass strip belonging to a local flying club. On the first of January 1947, Exeter Airport was given to civil aviation and the first flights to Exeter began. It wasn’t until 1952 that scheduled services began, with regular flights from Exeter to the Channel Islands. During the 1980s, the number of flights to Exeter began to grow so the addition of a new terminal and runway extension came just in time. The majority of flights to and from Exeter are run by budget airlines.

Parking facilities in and around Exeter Airport

Exeter Airport has one short stay car park and three long stay car parks, each of which is monitored day and night. These car parks can be booked either online or over the telephone for peace of mind before arrival.

Airport distance from Exeter and other notable surrounding locations

The airport is about 4 miles to the east of Exeter city while the tourist towns of Dawlish, Taunton, Torbay, Newton Abbot, Exmouth and Brixham are all within a 20 mile radius.

Transport links to Exeter

The main road in Exeter is the M5 which is used to get to the airport. Bus services run frequently depending on the season and number of flights to Exeter on the day. Most of these services are run by Stagecoach Devon. Local taxi services are also readily available throughout the town.

Conference and other business facilities at Exeter Airport

The executive lounge is only available to Fly-be Passengers on flights to Exeter and from Exeter. The lounge includes WiFi access, complimentary refreshments and TV and phone services, not to mention a comfortable and stylish atmosphere. Unfortunately there are no conference facilities at the airport .

Exeter Town

Exeter town has numerous hotels and B&Bs, restaurants and pubs; however it’s the town’s look and charm that keeps people coming back again and again. Tourism is a vital part of the town’s economy and has been for many years. Exeter is located 37 miles north of Plymouth and was founded by the Celts thousands of years ago. One of the places in the town worth visiting is the Northernhay Gardens which can be found just outside Exeter Castle. The gardens have taken on a Victorian style with decoratively arranged trees, shrubs and beautiful flowerbeds. The Custom House in the quay area is also of interest and is the oldest brick building in the area. Finally, the Exeter Canal built in 1558 is also worth a look for a good walk and maybe even a good day of boating fun.