Newcastle International Airport

Newcastle International Airport is at Woolsington, about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) northwest of Newcastle city center. The Metro reaches Haymarket, Monument and Central Station in about 25 minutes, Stagecoach buses take a similar time to Eldon Square, and taxis and pre-booked cars wait outside the terminal for door-to-door trips.

Yes. The Tyne and Wear Metro station is next to the terminal, and trains reach Haymarket, Monument and Central Station in the city center in about 25 minutes, with direct trains on to Sunderland and the coast. Trains run from about 5:30 a.m. (6:20 a.m. on Sundays) until around midnight.

Newcastle has one terminal for all domestic and international flights. Check-in and arrivals are on the ground floor, and a single security area leads to the departure lounge and gates. Every arriving passenger exits into the same arrivals hall, where the car rental desks and the taxi office are.

Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair and TUI Airways fly the most routes, mainly to Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey and other European cities. Emirates flies to Dubai, KLM to Amsterdam, Air France to Paris, British Airways to London Heathrow, Aer Lingus to Dublin, Eurowings to Berlin and Düsseldorf, and Loganair to Southampton.

Yes. Emirates flies to Dubai, with onward connections across Asia, Africa and Australia. TUI Airways runs seasonal holiday flights to destinations such as Barbados, Cancún and Orlando. For other long-haul trips, most travelers connect through Amsterdam with KLM, Paris with Air France or London Heathrow with British Airways.

Taxis wait directly outside the arrivals hall. Arrow Cars runs the airport's on-site taxi service, with a booking office in the arrivals hall staffed 24 hours a day and self-service kiosks at the pickup point. Its fares are fixed, and you can also book ahead for a later date.

Yes. Stagecoach X78 buses stop on Ponteland Road by the airport and run to Eldon Square bus station in the city center, taking about 25 minutes. Buses run about every 30 minutes in the daytime and less often in the evening, so the Metro is usually quicker.

Most visitors who do not need a visa, including EU and US citizens, must have an approved UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before they fly, along with a valid passport. Flights from within the Common Travel Area, such as from Dublin, have no routine passport control. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.

No. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Newcastle Airport in New South Wales, Australia, uses the code NTL and sits at Williamtown, north of Newcastle there. Check the three-letter code on your ticket to be sure which airport you are flying to.

Yes. The Aspire Lounge offers complimentary food and drinks, Wi-Fi and charging points, and children under 2 enter free with a paying adult. Suite by Aspire is an adults-only lounge with airfield views and table service. Both are in the departure lounge and can be booked ahead on the airport website.

The airport runs the Express, Short Stay 1, Short Stay 2, Long Stay and Premium Long Stay parking lots, all bookable online. Drivers collecting passengers can also wait at the Airport Waiting Zone at Callerton Parkway, next to the Metro station, which has a free 24-hour shuttle to the terminal.

Yes. ChangeGroup has currency exchange branches in the arrivals area and the departure lounge, along with multi-currency cash machines in the terminal. The UK uses the pound sterling, and cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere, including on the Metro and in taxis.

The car rental desks are on the ground floor of the terminal, opposite domestic arrivals. Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt all have counters there. Remember that the UK drives on the left, and most rental cars have manual transmissions unless you reserve an automatic ahead of time.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.