New Flights Make Cornwall More Accessible from Major UK Cities

Holidaymakers across the UK are discovering that Cornwall is much closer than it once seemed, thanks to a series of new and expanded flight routes connecting major cities to Cornwall Airport Newquay.

With searches for ‘how far away is Cornwall from me’ up by 133% over the past year, and a 262% spike in interest for ‘flights to Cornwall’, demand for faster ways to reach the Cornish coast is on the rise. Now, Parkdean Resorts has revealed that travellers from five major UK cities can reach Cornwall in under two hours.

Flights Cut Hours Off Travel Times

Traditionally seen as a remote escape, Cornwall has long meant enduring long drives. But with demand increasing, Parkdean Resorts has compared driving and flight times from five UK cities, revealing just how much quicker it now is to fly.

Travel times sourced by Parkdean Resorts, comparing fastest routes to Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY).

From Scotland to the Surf in Under 2 Hours

The biggest time-saver comes for travellers from Aberdeen, where a nearly 11-hour drive is now replaced with a 1-hour 25-minute flight. That’s a time saving of 87%. Glasgow also benefits, with a direct Loganair route cutting over seven hours off the journey.

Parkdean Resorts highlighted that Glaswegians can now “travel over 500 miles in less than two hours, thanks to direct Loganair flight routes between Glasgow and Cornwall.”

Londoners Get Here Quicker Than Their Commute

For those in the capital, Cornwall is now only just over an hour away. With flights from London Stansted, travel time is slashed by 78%, making it faster than many daily commutes.

Weekend Breaks Within Easy Reach from Manchester and Newcastle

Mancunians and Geordies can now swap long motorway drives for quick flights. Travel time from Manchester drops from nearly six hours to just 1 hour and 16 minutes. From Newcastle, a 7.5-hour journey is now just 1 hour 25 minutes.

As Parkdean Resorts put it, “a relaxing weekend on the Cornish coastline has never been quicker”.

Flying to Cornwall: What You Need to Know

Parkdean Resorts also offered travel tips for those flying to Newquay this summer:

1. Arrive early – Aim to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before departure.

2. Check your ID – Domestic flights often accept photo ID such as a driving licence, but confirm with your airline.

3. Know your baggage rules – For example, Loganair includes 21kg luggage split across cabin and hold.

4. Plan airport transfers – Book local transport ahead of time to avoid delays when you land.

5. Sort your shopping – You can have your groceries delivered directly to your Parkdean Resorts accommodation a few hours after you arrive.

Staycations From Just £209 This July

Parkdean Resorts operates 8 holiday parks across the Cornish coast and is offering 3-night weekend breaks from £209 this July.

To view Parkdean Resorts’ full range of last-minute summer holidays, click here.

With more direct flights than ever and major time savings for travellers across the UK, Cornwall is officially closer than you think.