Exeter Airport to Begin Daily Amsterdam Flights in 2025

A new air service from Exeter Airport is scheduled to commence next year. The airport has announced that daily flights connecting Exeter with Amsterdam will launch in March 2025. This route will be operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, marking the first time the airline has flown from Exeter. Airport officials stated that this development signifies the first time in five years that Exeter will offer flights to Amsterdam, with management noting that passengers will be able to reach Schiphol airport, an international aviation hub, in approximately 90 minutes. Stephen Wiltshire, managing director of Exeter Airport, characterized the initiative as a “tremendous boost” for regional connectivity. He affirmed: “Flights will operate every day of the week, providing a fantastic gateway for both business and leisure travellers from their local airport.” Beginning March 30, flights are slated to depart from Amsterdam to Exeter at 16:15 local time, and from Exeter to Amsterdam at 17:20 local time, operating seven days a week. Jerome Salemi, general manager for UK & Ireland at Air-France-KLM, expressed enthusiasm, stating: “We are very excited to launch Exeter as KLM’s 18th departure point from the UK to Amsterdam and beyond.” He further added: “We hope our new services will contribute towards the economic, touristic and cultural development of the region and the local community.” Mr. Salemi also conveyed his anticipation for “working with Exeter Airport on making this route a success.” Paul Coles, chief executive officer of the South West Business Council, emphasized the “really important” nature of the new route for the region. He elaborated: “It gives us opportunities for both inbound tourism, which is really critical for our bedrock industries in the south west, but also that outbound piece to the rest of the world. “When I look at some of the economic activity that’s going on in the south west, you know, we need these routes to bring inward investors in, so it’s a really important route for us.”