top of page


What Time Should I Leave Mid Devon for Bristol Airport? A Practical Guide
Flying from Bristol Airport? This practical Mid Devon guide explains how flight times, M5 and A38 traffic, busy travel periods and your pickup location can affect when you should leave for the airport.
Oct 1911 min read
Ryanair Announces New Porto Flights for 2027 as Loganair Withdraws Newcastle Route
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.
Oct 103 min read


Flying from Exeter Airport? A Mid Devon Traveller’s Guide to Getting There, When to Leave & What to Expect
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.
Sep 219 min read
UK Air Traffic Control Disruption – Exeter & Bristol Airport Update
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
Sep 81 min read
Exeter Airport Overnight Road Closure – September 2026
Overnight roadworks will affect the B3184 past Exeter Airport from 1–5 September 2026. Airport access will remain available throughout the works.
Sep 11 min read
New Bristol Airport to Frankfurt Flights Announced for 2027
Discover Airlines will launch new direct flights from Bristol Airport to Frankfurt in May 2027, with twice-weekly services and onward connections across the Lufthansa network.
Sep 12 min read


Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of Devon Transfers Private Hire
What actually happens before a customer steps into a private hire vehicle? From 1:30am starts and vehicle safety checks to flight monitoring and airport collections, here's a behind-the-scenes look at a typical airport transfer day.
Aug 237 min read
Exeter Airport Drop-Off and Pick-Up Charges Increase Again
Exeter Airport has increased its short-stay parking charges, with Car Park P1 now costing £8 for up to 15 minutes.
Aug 232 min read
New Exeter Airport Barbados Flight Announced for Winter 2027
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.
Aug 101 min read
🚨 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 (𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴) – 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
Latest Bristol Airport travel update following overnight runway disruption, including advice for passengers, airport collections and flight information.
Aug 71 min read
Bristol Airport: Using the Transport Interchange
Flying from Bristol Airport? Find out how the Transport Interchange works, where you'll be dropped off or collected, and what facilities are available before your journey.
Aug 51 min read
Exeter Airport: The Most Popular Destinations Among My Customers This Year
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.
Aug 31 min read
Airport Travel Tip: Make Security Screening Quicker
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.
Jul 291 min read
Bristol Airport Update: More Aircraft and More Choice for Summer Travellers
easyJet and Jet2 continue to expand their presence at Bristol Airport, offering passengers across the South West more destinations and greater choice for summer travel.
Jul 241 min read
Airport Travel Tip: Don't Pack Your Power Bank in Your Checked Suitcase
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.
Jul 221 min read


Why I Specialise in Exeter & Bristol Airport Transfers — And Why It Benefits Mid Devon Travellers
From early-morning departures and motorway traffic to flight timings and late-night returns, airport transfers often involve far more planning than people realise.
Jul 203 min read


Why Tiverton Parkway Is One of Mid Devon’s Most Useful Travel Connections
Tiverton Parkway quietly connects Mid Devon to London, major cities, airports and destinations across the UK. Here's why it remains one of the area's most valuable transport links.
Jul 63 min read
✈️ Welcome to Airport News & Advice
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
Jul 11 min read


✈️ What 20 Years in Aviation Taught Me About Airport Transfers
Before launching Devon Transfers Private Hire, I spent 20 years working in aviation, from Bristol Airport to Flybe's Operations Control Centre and Flight Navigation. Here's how that experience helps me deliver smoother airport transfers across Mid Devon today.
Jun 204 min read
Exeter Airport Summer Travel Update
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
Jun 31 min read
bottom of page