Exeter Airport (EXT)

Exeter Airport operates a single compact terminal building serving domestic UK and European routes with efficient passenger flow design. The terminal features check-in counters on the ground level with direct access to a security checkpoint that typically processes passengers in 8-15 minutes during peak holiday periods and 5-10 minutes during quieter times. Walking distance from check-in to the furthest gate is approximately 200 meters (3-5 minutes), with most aircraft accessed via stairs rather than jet bridges. Security screening follows UK aviation standards with hand luggage restrictions and liquid limits. International flights within Europe require passport checks but no formal immigration procedures for EU/Schengen travel. Arrivals proceed directly from aircraft to baggage claim and exit, with no customs declarations required for EU flights. The single terminal design eliminates complex connection procedures, though most passengers travel point-to-point rather than connecting. Terminal amenities include Amelia's Restaurant and Bar offering local Devon cuisine, Relay newsagent and travel retail, duty-free shopping for international departures, and car hire desks. Accessibility features include step-free access throughout, accessible toilets, hearing loop systems, and assistance services for passengers with reduced mobility. Family facilities comprise baby changing facilities in accessible toilets, family toilet rooms, priority boarding for families with young children, and pushchair storage areas, though no dedicated children's play areas exist in the compact terminal serving Southwest England's leisure travel market.