The fastest growing regional airport in the UK, Cornwall Airport Newquay has almost doubled the number of airlines it serves since the pre-pandemic years. As a result, the airport has undertaken to upgrade facilities and services to ensure a smoother and more enjoyable travel experience for passengers. In May 2024, the airport opened a new café and retail area, adding 62 extra square metres of space in a newly refurbished offering. These improvements will be followed by a next-generation passenger security upgrade, scheduled for later this year.
The airport has expanded its hire car services with Enterprise joining Hertz and Europcar, and a new HQ for the designated on-site taxi company has been opened. These improvements reflect the airport’s ongoing efforts to enhance customer satisfaction and support its continued growth.
Cornwall Airport Newquay is shoring up its offering for year-round travel options. Year-round carriers – Loganair, Aer Lingus, Eastern Airways and Ryanair provide consistent connectivity throughout the year, with summer carriers like SAS and Aurigny complementing the route network and enhancing the airport's service offerings during peak travel seasons. Cornwall is also the only airport in England on Edelweiss’ network, offering direct flights to Zurich.
The airport has seen significant increases in passenger numbers and air traffic movements each month in 2024. Since January, it has handled a total of 138,519 passengers.
Samantha O'Dwyer, managing director of Cornwall Airport Newquay, said: “As we head towards the summer holidays, our commitment to providing exceptional air connectivity for Cornwall and beyond remains at the forefront of all our operations. We’re continuing to enhance our passengers' experience at every opportunity – from upgrading our facilities to installing new Wi-Fi, we want to ensure we’re keeping Cornwall connected every step of the way.”
