Exeter Airport (ICAO: EGTE, IATA: EXT), which started operating in 1937, is a UK Certified Airport according to EU 139/2014. The airport also holds a CAA public airport license (P759).
Located in Southwest England, the airport is near East Devon, Clyst Honiton, the city of Exeter. Exeter Airport was first opened on May 31, 1937. Before the permanent buildings were completed, the operation was managed from a “tented” terminal.
Exeter Airport is owned by Regional & City Airports (RCA), a highly innovative regional airport operator in the United Kingdom. RCA also owns and operates Norwich Airport and Coventry Airport, and has management contracts for Blackpool International Airport, Daedalus Airport and City of Derry Airport. The airport is used by both scheduled and private jet charter services in the United Kingdom and Europe.
England private jet charter prices
Although United Kingdom air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Exeter are as follows.
| Light Jet | 19.750 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 24.150 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 33.750 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Exeter Airport from past to today
Exeter was one of many state cities in the late 1930s that provided a licensed airport in part to prepare for the development of air traffic, as well as to be used in any future European wars. In 1932, the Exeter City Council commissioned Commander William Francis Forbes-Semphill, Master of Semphill and heir to Lord Sephill, to conduct an aerial survey for the best airport site. After various searches, the land selection became clear in 1934 and the foundation of the airport was laid in 1935. The first landing at the airport was made on May 10, 1937, shortly after the foundation was laid. The airport was officially opened on May 31, 1937.
The airport was enlarged with various improvements until 1939, when the World War II broke out. With the start of the war, the airport was closed to civilian flights and continued to serve as a military airport. The airport, whose activities decreased after the war, was only able to start serving civil aviation again in 1952. A new terminal building was opened in the early 1980s and several improvements were made in the following years, including a runway extension, to make Exeter an important airport in the West Country.
Between 1980 and 2000, the airport continued to grow with many renovations. In 2007, the airport broke its own record by welcoming more than 1 million passengers a year for the first time, but then passenger volume declined to 931.000 passengers in 2018.
In 2019, passenger numbers once again crossed the 1 million mark as Ryanair launched several new flights to the airport. However, due to the termination of the operations of Flybe on March 5, 2020, which accounts for more than 80% of the airport’s passenger traffic, there has been a sharp decrease in the number of passengers in 2020.
Life in Exeter Where to visit?
Castle tours await tourists in Exeter, which stands out with its historical architecture, the most famous of which is Powderham Castle. Apart from this, Rougemont Castle is another attraction for tourists. Albert Royal Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, located in the center of the city, is another point of interest for tourists visiting the city. The symbol of the city, Exeter Cathedral, which was started in 1112 and completed in 288 years, should definitely be visited.
How to reach the airport from Exeter?
To reach the Exeter Airport terminal from Exeter city center, you can take bus 56 from Exeter St. David’s train station. The journey takes 30 minutes and buses run every 45-60 minutes from Monday to Friday, and hourly on Saturday and Sunday.
Private car rental services around the airport provide VIP service and provide transportation to many important points outside the city center. Those who want to reach the Exeter city center by private car can do so via the A3015 motorway or the Honiton Rd and B3183 motorway.
