London to Newquay flights

How long is the flight from London to Newquay?

The flight duration for direct flights from London to Newquay is about 1 hour and 10 minutes.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to Newquay?

In England's southwest, the weather in Newquay can vary between cold and damp and warm and sunny. When packing for holidays here, bring a jumper and raincoat along with your beachwear. Bring a pair of comfortable, casual shoes for exploring and dress shoes for the vibrant nightlife.

Both domestic and international airlines service the London to Newquay route, including:

• Flybe, independent British airline with predominantly domestic flights
• British Airways, the largest UK airline and national carrier.
• Aer Lingus, an international airline and Ireland’s national operator.
• Ryanair, a low-cost Irish airline offering cheap flights to Europe.

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• January is perhaps the cheapest time to go to Newquay. Although the weather will be cold and wet, for those looking to snuggle up in a cosy cottage and storm watch, this is the perfect time to visit.
• June is an ideal time for summer holidays to Newquay. The weather is usually sunny and warm but the bustling holiday crowds have not yet filled this small seaside town.
• September offers travellers mild weather with much more affordable airfares and accommodation rates. This is a great time of year for those seeking alternatives to city breaks.

London is laden with airports with three of them serving Newquay – London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Southend Airport.

Useful information about London Heathrow

London Heathrow is the second busiest airport in the world, located near Central London.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – Heathrow Express – departs every 15 minutes from Paddington Station, takes 15 minutes.
• By underground – Cost-effective and easy, about 50 minutes.
• By taxi – 40 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.
• By bus – National Express – from Victoria Coach Station every half an hour, takes approx. 55 minutes.

Services: open 24 hours, free Wi-Fi, phone and laptop charging points, meeting rooms, concierge and porter services, baby changing and children’s play facilities, numerous lounges, bars and dining areas, an extensive shopping area.

Useful information about London Gatwick

London Gatwick lies about 26 miles south of London city centre.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – Gatwick Express, Thameslink and Southern – at least every 15 minutes, takes 30 minutes.
• By bus – numerous local bus routes, including low-cost airport transfer services, takes 30 to 60 minutes, every 15 minutes, 7 days a week.
• By cab – One hour, depending on traffic.

Services: open 24 hours, free Wi-Fi and charge points, free newspapers and magazines, airport shopping, over 30 restaurants and bars, chapel and prayer room.

Useful information about Southend Airport

Southend Airport is a relatively small airport about 40 miles east of London, near the coast.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – from Liverpool Street Station, 8 departures an hour at peak times, takes about 50 minutes.
• By bus – once a day each way: to London in the morning, to Southend in the evening.
• By taxi – an hour to an hour and a half's drive.

Services: open from 4 AM to midnight, on-site hotel, charge points, baby changing facilities, several cafes, a bar and lounge.

There is just one airport serving this region - Cornwall Airport Newquay.

Useful information about Cornwall Airport Newquay

Once an RAF base, Cornwall Airport Newquay is a fully civilian airport located about 4 miles from the town of Newquay.

How to get from the airport:

• By bus – First Kernow company, route A5, 7 days a week.
• By cab – one taxi provider, Coastline Travel Cornwall, found in the arrivals' hall.

Services: opens at 5 AM (8 AM on Sundays), closes at 10 PM (7 PM on Saturdays), free Wi-Fi, two cafes, a departure lounge shop and executive lounge.

• Surround yourself with stunning Atlantic Ocean views from the South West Coast Path.
• Grab some fish and chips and take a walk around Newquay harbour.
• Day trips to the Eden Project include off-road tracks, outdoor gardens and indoor rainforest environments.
• Go surfing on Fistral or Watergate Bay beach in England’s surfing capital.
• Animal lovers will enjoy Newquay Zoo and the Blue Reef Aquarium.