Exeter & Bristol Airport News & Travel Advice

There's mixed news from Exeter Airport as Ryanair announces a new twice-weekly route to Porto, Portugal, for summer 2027, while Loganair confirms the withdrawal of its Exeter–Newcastle service from 25 October 2026. Here's what local passengers need to know.

Flying from Exeter Airport? From early-morning check-in times to knowing when to leave Mid Devon, this practical guide covers what to expect and how to make the start of your journey a little easier.

8th September 2026. If you're flying from Exeter or Bristol Airport today, it's worth keeping an eye on your flight status. NATS, which provides air traffic control services across the UK, is currently dealing with a technical issue affecting its flight processing system. UK airspace remains open and flights are continuing to operate, but restrictions are in place and delays are being reported at a number of airports. This may also have a knock-on effect on aircraft operating

Overnight roadworks will affect the B3184 past Exeter Airport from 1–5 September 2026. Airport access will remain available throughout the works.

Exeter Airport has increased its short-stay parking charges, with Car Park P1 now costing £8 for up to 15 minutes.

A new direct flight from Exeter Airport to Barbados has been announced for December 2027, connecting passengers with a 14-night Caribbean cruise aboard Marella Explorer 2.

Based on this year's airport transfers, discover the five most popular Exeter Airport destinations among my customers and see where Mid Devon travellers have been heading.

A few simple checks before you reach airport security can help make your journey smoother. From emptying your pockets to checking your airport's latest guidance, here's how to prepare.

Before you fly, make sure your power bank, spare lithium batteries and vape are packed in your hand luggage. A simple check before leaving home can help avoid delays at the airport.

If you're travelling through Exeter Airport or Bristol Airport, this page is here to help. Alongside important airport updates such as roadworks, weather disruption and operational changes, I'll also be sharing practical advice to help make your journey as smooth as possible. Drawing on my background in aviation and my experience providing airport transfers across Mid Devon, I'll post useful information whenever there's something worth knowing—from busy travel periods and new

Last Updated: June 2026 Good news for local travellers this summer — TUI now has a second aircraft based at Exeter Airport, helping to provide more flights and holiday options from our local airport. As Exeter Airport continues to grow, it's worth remembering that although it's smaller and often easier to use than many larger UK airports, there can still be busy periods throughout the day. When multiple arrivals and departures are scheduled close together — particularly durin

Update: 13 March 2026 – 13:05 Drivers travelling to or from Exeter Airport should be aware that the M5 southbound is currently closed between Junction 28 (Cullompton) and Junction 29 (Exeter Airport) following a road traffic incident. The closure affects traffic heading towards the Exeter Airport turn-off at Junction 29, and diversions are currently in place. Anyone travelling in the area should allow extra time for their journey, as delays are likely while the closure remain

UPDATE Snowfall is now expected to affect a wider area of Western Europe, including Paris, Belgium and the Netherlands during the day. Flights operating between the UK and parts of western Europe — including Amsterdam, Paris and Belgium — may experience delays depending on conditions at destination airports. Snowfall expected in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon (15/02/26) may cause delays to flights travelling between the UK and Amsterdam, including services from Bristol Airport

Welcome to the new Exeter Airport Travel Updates feed. I’ll be sharing short, timely updates whenever there’s something important to know — from road issues and weather impacts to airport delays and operational changes that might affect your journey. Exeter Airport can be sensitive to certain weather conditions, especially fog and low cloud, so you’ll often see updates here during autumn and winter. I’ll also post when there are major roadworks, M5 delays, A30/A38 issues or a