When to book cheap flights to Newquay

Events in Newquay can also affect availability and prices. The English National Surfing Championships are held every May at Watergate Bay – and kick off Newquay’s summer events. In July, Night Surf draws a large crowd to Fistral Beach. At this event you can watch some of the best international surfers riding the moonlit waves and enjoy a whole host of other activities take place, including live bands, DJs and firework displays. In August, Fistral Beach hosts Boardmasters, which sees surf, skate and BMX professionals showing off their skills.

December through to February are the quietest months in Newquay. The weather is likely to be cold and rain can be expected. Yet, you’ll have the rugged Cornwall coast pretty much to yourself and cheap flights should be easy to come by.

If you’re not visiting for the events, and are happy with milder but fairly good weather, then booking a flight during the shoulder season between April and June or September and October offers you cheaper flights, lower-priced accommodation and the chance to spend your time in the sun. In addition, during this time Newquay’s harbour is home to the Newquay Fish Festival in September, where restaurants, produce suppliers and chefs showcase their expertise.

How to find the best flight deals to Newquay

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Newquay Airport

In terms of onward travel options:

• The number 56 bus departs every hour from the airport to Newquay Bus Station, which is centrally located in the town centre.
• There’s also a taxi desk within the arrivals hall, from which you can order a car, although you will usually find cabs waiting for you just outside the terminal. A taxi into Newquay costs around £15.
• If you are thinking of hiring a car to explore the Cornish coast beyond Newquay we highly recommended that you book your car in advance. Newquay Cornwall Airport has only a small number of car rental service desks.

Which airlines fly to Newquay?

The carriers offering cheap flights to Newquay include:

• Flybe (direct)
• Scilly Skybus (direct)
• British Airways (connecting flights)
• Aer Lingus (connecting flights)
• Eurowings (connecting flights)

How to get around in Newquay

You certainly won’t need transport to visit the attractions within Newquay – they’re all easily accessible on foot. If you are looking to explore further afield, however, car hire is your best bet. There are also tour operators that you may wish to consider to see more of Cornwall from Newquay.

The public bus service does offer direct bus services to Truro, Padstow, St Austell and St Austell, but you’ll often need to make at least one change for journeys of more than 15 miles. Rail is another option but, again, of limited use. The railway station is located in the heart of the town on Cliff Road.

What are the must-sees in Newquay?

For many Newquay is more about must-do than must-see. Surfing, diving, jet skiing, hiking and cycling are all popular ways to spend your time here.

There’s family fun at Newquay Zoo, the Blue Reef Aquarium or the splash park of Waterworld. Meanwhile, adults will love exploring the nearby charming towns of Padstow and St Ives, visiting the Eden Project or exploring the Stone Age henges and megaliths that dot the surrounding countryside.

Tips for travelling to Newquay

Newquay’s population increases five-fold over the summer months as the majority of its tourists arrive.