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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Exeter Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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EXT Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Exeter Airport.
What to Expect
Exeter Airport (code: EXT) is a unique airport with a small terminal that serves many domestic routes year-round and several seasonal destinations. Its facilities include a duty-free shopping area, a few newsstands, and three eateries. While these facilities do not stay open 24 hours, there are options for those staying the night. Free WiFi is available in the Departures area and the airport lounge, which economy class passengers can pay to enter.
Sleeping in Exeter Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, a hotel is located on airport grounds. See the Airport Hotels section below for more info.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Exeter Airport:
- Hampton by Hilton Exeter – Located adjacent to the terminal, approximately a 2–3 minute walk.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass, or using a lounge membership program.
- The Executive Lounge – Location: Airside, via the stairs from the restaurant and located above the restaurant/bar on the 1st floor. Hours: From first check-in each day (approx. 4:00 AM) until last departure (approx. 10:00 PM on Fridays; 5:00 PM on Saturdays; 8:30 PM Sundays & Mon–Thu). Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs.
Drinking Water
A free water bottle refill station is available airside in the Departures Lounge.
Food & Drink
All food concessions in the airport open simultaneously with Check-In. At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options. Food options include Cove (landside) • Coastline (airside).
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Standard UK plug sockets are available in the Departures Lounge seating areas. Dedicated charging stations are limited. Bringing a fully charged power bank is recommended, especially during quieter evening hours.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Exeter Airport in the Departures Lounge and Executive Lounge. Connect to the “Virgin WiFi” network.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Accessibility Services – Special assistance is available for passengers with reduced mobility. Assistance should be arranged in advance with your airline or travel provider. Accessible parking spaces and step-free access are available throughout the terminal.
ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs dispensing British pounds and euros are available in the Check-In Hall (landside). Fees may apply. If travelling internationally, check your bank’s withdrawal limits and foreign transaction fees in advance.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby-changing facilities are available in dedicated rooms near both landside and airside restrooms. Airport restaurants can assist with warming bottles or baby food upon request. Baby food is not sold in the terminal.
Children’s Play Area – A small children’s play area is available in the Departures area.
Conference Facilities – A meeting room for up to 12 people is available with optional catering services.
Currency Exchange – No staffed currency exchange desk is available. ATMs dispensing pounds and euros are provided.
Duty-Free & Shopping – World Duty Free offers standard duty-free items including alcohol, fragrances and cosmetics. WHSmith has shops both landside and airside for books, snacks and travel essentials.
Fast Track Service – Fast Track security allows access to a priority security lane. Passes can be booked online in advance or purchased from machines in the Check-In Hall. The typical price is approximately £3.50 per person.
Information Desk – An information desk is located in the Departures Hall for general enquiries.
Observation Deck – An outdoor observation terrace is located near the Executive Lounge, offering views of the runway during operating hours.
Smoking – Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the terminal building.
Bus
Stagecoach Bus 56 offers hourly service between the airport and Exeter’s St. David’s railway station, Exeter Bus Station and Exmouth. Exeter Central Station is about 10 minutes walking distance from Exeter Bus Station. For route maps, timetables and fare information, visit the Stagecoach website.
Car Rentals
Avis • Budget • Europcar offers car rental services on-site in the passenger terminal.
Hotel Shuttles
See Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Apple Central Taxis are available at the airport taxi stand outside the Arrivals terminal. Other taxi companies are allowed to drop off or pick up pre-booked passengers at Car Park 1. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required if hiring Apple Central Taxis directly from the taxi stand.
Train
There are five train stations within easy reach of the airport. Cranbrook Station is the closest at three miles away, while you will need to travel 18 miles to reach the Tiverton Parkway Station. Depending on the station, you can connect to the train station by bus or taxi. For connection options, routes and further information, visit the Exeter Airport website.
Last updated: 2026-02-23
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.