Cornwall Airport Newquay (IATA Code: NQY) serves as the major commercial airport for the Northeast Newquay town alongside the Northern Coast of Cornwall in the United Kingdom. While Cornwall Council owns the airport, Cornwall Airport Limited operates the airport.
The Cornwall Airport Newquay serves a host of domestic and European countries. Among destinations in the airport domestic network include Alicante, Belfast City, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, London, and Manchester – to list a few. Additionally, the airport provides flight operations across Europe to destinations such as Düsseldorf, Zurich, the Isles of Sicily, Málaga, among others.
Also, the airlines operating regular scheduled passenger flights to and from Newquay include Eastern Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air, Loganair, Scandinavian Airlines, Ryanair, and the Isles of Sicily Skybus.
History
The year 1933 marks the commencement of civilian operations from the Cornwall airfield. However, the airfield was requisitioned by the Royal Air Force (RAF) after the World War outbreak in the 1940s. Thereafter, the airfield underwent maintenance services in 1947 before opening as a Coastal Command base in the year 1951.
Over the years, the airport started operating civilian flights and it has been revamped many times to cater to more passenger numbers.
Transport
Cornwall Airport offers a bus service between Newquay and Padstow from the bus stop located between the terminal and the West car park.
Also, Coastline Travel Cornwall is the sole official taxi provider at the airport.
Besides, Newquay Railway Station is the closest rail station to the airport. The Newquay branch line provides connections to the main train line at Par.
Contact Details and Facilities
Passengers and visitors can avail an array of facilities at Cornwall Airport Newquay.
At the airport check-in café, you can devour foods, drinks, and sweet treats for your refreshment. Moreover, you can stop over at the lounge café to enjoy sausage and breakfast rolls and Cornish Pastries.
You can also indulge in alcoholic, non-alcoholic drinks and Cornish Goodies at the shop in the Departure Lounge.
More so, at the airport Executive Lounge, you can relax before boarding your flight. The lounge is open for a maximum of 3 hours for passengers awaiting their flights. Snacks and WiFi connectivity are some facilities to avail therein.
You can even approach the airport counters of Europcar and Hertz to hire a car for exploring Newquay, Cornwall, and beyond.
Furthermore, the airport has the East and West car parks and you can prebook your parking spot online at least 24 hours in advance before arriving at the airport.
The Cornwall Airport Newquay Information Desk is 01637 860 600. Speak to the airport representatives if you have any queries about the airport services.