Why go
- Town in Cornwall, England.
- Served by Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY).
History
Newquay is a town on the north coast in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is a civil parish, seaside resort, regional centre for aerospace industries with an airport and a spaceport, and a fishing port on the North Atlantic coast, approximately 12 miles (19 km) north of Truro and 20 miles (32 km) west of Bodmin.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Flybe BE (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: London, Manchester
- Isles of Scilly Skybus Isles of Scilly Skybus (DHT) · 2 routes: Exeter, ST MARY\'S
- British Airways BA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: London*
- Germanwings 4U (CRJ) · 1 route: Duesseldorf
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NQY has direct flights to 5 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. London, Duesseldorf, Exeter, Manchester, ST MARY\'S). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Fern Pit Ferry, 1.5 mi).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Newquay, United Kingdom. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.