Plymouth City Airport
Plymouth airport is situated 5 miles from the centre of Plymouth and can be accessed by road from the Derriford roundabout (A386) which is signposted. Parking is currently £8.00 per day (free for first 15 minutes for dropping off passengers) and £2.00 for up to 30 minutes if collecting friends or family.
Taxis operate from the terminal building and the journey time into Plymouth city centre is around 15 minutes. Air Southwest operate an on board booking service so that a taxi can be available to collect passengers on arrival at the airport. Average fares from the airport to the centre of Plymouth are £7.50 at the moment.
A bus service runs from Derriford roundabout which is a 10 minute walk from the airport. Plymouth Citibus services 28 and 28A operate from here with services into the city centre as well as to Plymouth train station. First Bus also runs a service from Derriford roundabout which stops at Derriford Hospital as well as in Plymouth town centre and Tavistock, a service known as the Tavy Link service.
Hire cars can be booked in advance by contacting the airport information desk.
Scheduled flights travel to London Gatwick, Manchester via Bristol, Newcastle, Jersey, Dublin, Glasgow, and Leeds via Bristol daily. Planes can also be chartered – from private jets, helicopters, light aircraft and turboprops from any UK destination or worldwide.
Check in for scheduled flights closes 30s minutes before the planes departure and passengers must allow enough time to complete all the formalities before this time.
There is a cafe bar on site which serves a selection of hot and cold food and drinks – it is open during the hours of flights. There is also a fully licensed bar on the premises.
Plymouth City Airport hotels selected by eGuide |
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Future Inn Plymouth
This great-value modern hotel is on the A386, 5 miles from Plymouth city centre. It has free parking, free internet, an exercise room and air-conditioned rooms with free local calls. The Future Inn Plymouth has free Wi-Fi in the public areas, and a cooked breakfast is also available. There are vending and ice machines, and the Fishbone Restaurant and Bar offers modern British food. |
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Novotel Plymouth Hotel
Off the A38, Novotel Plymouth offers free on-site parking and an outdoor pool. Plymouth rail station is a 10-minute drive away. Elements Restaurant and Bar has a modern menu and a sun terrace. The heated pool at Novotel Plymouth is open from May to September. All of the spacious en suite rooms at Novotel Plymouth Hotel have state-of-the-art multimedia TV systems. |
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Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
The Copthorne Hotel Plymouth is a quality 4-star, city-centre hotel with views of Armada Way towards the famous Hoe and Barbican. The hotel is a short walk from Drake Circus shopping centre and the theatre and business districts. Copthorne Plymouth has a fitness suite, which is free of charge for all guests. Ideal for business or pleasure, Copthorne Hotel Plymouth has excellent motorway, rail and airport links. |
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Jurys Inn Plymouth
The friendly and comfortable Jurys Inn Plymouth is a few minutes' walk from Drake Circus Shopping Centre and a short walk from Plymouth University. Each spacious room has air conditioning and satellite TV. Jurys Inn Plymouth sits close next to Charles Church and is near the city's historic tourist quarter and the Barbican harbour area. Plymouth Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. |
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Bedford Hotel
On the edge of Dartmoor National Park, The Bedford Hotel is located in the town of Tavistock. It offers fine dining and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi. Rooms at the Bedford Hotel all have en suite bathrooms with showers, hair dryers and tea/coffee making facilities. A traditional breakfast is included in the room rate. Woburn's restaurant at Bedford Hotel serves excellent food, and has an AA Red Rosette. The traditional Dukes Bar offers local ales, a bar menu and a walled garden for afternoon tea. |
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