Daily Flights Between Newquay and London to Resume with Cornish Airline Skybus
Daily flights between Cornwall Airport Newquay and London Gatwick are set to resume later this month after Cornwall Council confirmed it has reached a short-term agreement with Cornish airline Skybus.
The announcement, made through the Cornwall Council Newsroom, follows the recent collapse of previous operator Eastern Airways, which had been running the route until last week.
Local Council Acts Quickly to Secure Replacement
According to Cornwall Council, the Newquay–London route is operated under a Public Service Obligation (PSO) agreement — meaning the Council and the Department for Transport can provide financial support where necessary to maintain key transport links.
Under the new arrangement, Skybus will begin operating daily flights from Sunday, November 23, with the frequency increasing to twice daily from mid-February 2026.
Council leader Cllr Leigh Frost said he was pleased that a Cornish company had been able to step in so swiftly:
“I’m delighted we’ve managed to find a replacement operator so quickly, and even more so to see a Cornish company stepping in. It has been a difficult time for passengers who had already booked flights, so I’m pleased this announcement will help end the uncertainty around this vital connection to the Capital.”
Cllr Tim Dwelly, portfolio holder for economic regeneration and investment, added:
“Our priority was to get the service back up and running as quickly as possible to minimise disruption for passengers. Restoring this route helps maintain the confidence of business and tourism sectors, and it’s welcome that a Cornish company has the capability to step in and deliver during this interim period.”
Skybus Confirms Commitment to the Route
Jonathan Hinkles, Managing Director of Skybus, said the company is proud to take on the route and strengthen Cornwall’s air connectivity:
“We are thrilled to launch this new service between Cornwall and London Gatwick. It is not just about making travel easier for passengers; it’s about creating opportunities — for businesses, for tourism, and for the local communities we serve.
As a Cornish company with more than 40 years of aviation experience, we understand how crucial dependable air links are for our region and are proud to step up and operate this vital route.”
Airport Management Welcomes the Move
Amy Smith, Managing Director at Cornwall Airport Newquay, said:
“We’re delighted that Skybus, our longest-serving airline partner, will be taking over the vital London Gatwick service later this month. We know just how important a regular, reliable service between Newquay and London is for our passengers and we look forward to working with Skybus to deliver just that.”
Flights are available to book now via www.skybus.co.uk, and you can book your transfers at Newquay Airport Taxis – Henver Cars
Editor’s Note
The restoration of flights between Newquay and London is a welcome development for Cornwall’s economy and connectivity, helping to restore confidence among both business and leisure travellers. Having a locally based airline step up demonstrates the strength and resilience of Cornwall’s aviation sector. following recent disruptions. We at Newquay Airport Taxis – Henver Cars look forward to providing travellers with reliable Newquay Airport Taxi transfers.
This article is based on information from the official Cornwall Council Newsroom. Content has been paraphrased for clarity and supplemented with original editorial commentary.