Newcastle International Airport: Codes and Names

Newcastle International Airport is the main airport for Newcastle upon Tyne and the wider North East of England. Most people simply call it Newcastle Airport, and you will sometimes see it written as "New Castle Airport" in searches. It should not be confused with the airport of the same name in New South Wales, Australia, which has a different code.

The NCL airport code is the one to remember. NCL is the IATA code printed on tickets, bag tags and boarding passes, so searching for NCL flights brings up this airport. The ICAO code, used by pilots and air traffic control, is EGNT. If you are asking "what is airport code NCL?", the answer is always Newcastle upon Tyne in England.

For travellers from Asia and Australia, Newcastle is usually reached with one change, most often through Dubai, Amsterdam or London. The sections below cover which airlines fly here, how to get into the city and what to expect in the terminal.

Flights from Newcastle: Airlines and Destinations

Flights from Newcastle cover much of Europe, plus a handful of long-haul routes. The mix is strongly leisure-focused, with plenty of sun routes, alongside hub flights that make onward connections easy.

Hub connections for long-distance trips

For travellers heading to or from Asia and Australia, the hub routes matter most. Emirates flies non-stop between Newcastle and Dubai, which opens up a wide network with one change. KLM links Newcastle with Amsterdam Schiphol, and British Airways flies to London Heathrow. Each of these gives you a one-stop path from Newcastle to cities around the world.

Low-cost and holiday airlines

easyJet, Jet2.com and Ryanair carry a large share of passengers from Newcastle Airport. Between them, they fly to cities and beach destinations across Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Turkey, the Canary Islands and beyond. TUI also runs holiday flights, including seasonal long-haul services to places such as Cancún. Many of these routes are seasonal, so the timetable in summer looks very different from winter.

Flights within the UK and Ireland

There are also flights from Newcastle to other parts of the British Isles, for example Belfast, Bristol and Dublin. For London, many travellers take the train instead, as the rail journey from Newcastle is quick and frequent.

Routes change often at an airport of this size. Compare current Newcastle flights on Traveloka to see which airlines fly on your dates.

Where Is Newcastle Airport?

Newcastle Airport is in Woolsington, north-west of Newcastle city centre. The distance is roughly 10 to 12 kilometres, depending on where in the centre you start. The airport sits just off the A696, which connects directly to the A1, the main north-south road through the region.

That position makes it easy to reach from across the North East. Drivers heading to the airport can follow the A1 from the north or south, or use the A69 from the west, and then join the A696.

Getting to and from Newcastle Airport

The airport is well connected to the city. You can choose between the Metro, a bus, a taxi or your own car.

Tyne and Wear Metro

Newcastle Airport has its own station on the Tyne and Wear Metro, on the Green line. It is linked to the terminal by a short covered walkway, so you stay dry on the way to the platform. The Metro takes around 25 minutes to reach Newcastle city centre, with stops including Haymarket, Monument and Central Station. For most visitors, this is the simplest way into town.

Bus

Stagecoach runs the X78 bus between the airport and Eldon Square in the city centre. The journey is similar in length to the Metro, though traffic can make it slower at busy times.

Taxi

There is a taxi rank directly outside the terminal for arriving passengers. By road, the drive to the city centre usually takes around 15 to 20 minutes, longer in peak traffic.

Car hire and parking

Several car hire companies have desks at the airport, which is useful if you plan to explore Northumberland or the Scottish Borders. The airport also has car parks on site for drivers and for people picking up or dropping off.

Newcastle Airport Terminal and Facilities

Newcastle Airport has a single, compact terminal. Check-in, security, the departure lounge and the gates are all under one roof, and walking distances are short. That makes the airport easy to navigate, even on your first visit.

Shops, food and duty free

After security, you pass through the duty free shop into the main departure lounge. There you will find a range of restaurants, cafes and bars, plus stores for travel essentials, books, health and beauty products and travel tech. There are food and drink options before security too. Currency exchange is available if you need local money for your trip.

Lounges

The airport's lounges are run by Aspire and come in three tiers: the standard Aspire Lounge, Luxe by Aspire and Suite by Aspire. All offer food, drinks, Wi-Fi and a quieter place to wait. The lounge area is a few minutes' walk from the gates. Access is by booking or through eligible airline and lounge memberships.

Wi-Fi, charging and quiet spaces

Free Wi-Fi is available in the terminal, with a faster paid option for streaming. Charging points for phones and laptops are built into seating in the departure lounge. A multi-faith prayer room and quiet space is open 24 hours a day, located near the security area.

Accessibility

Special assistance is available for passengers with reduced mobility. Request it through your airline when you book, so the team at the airport knows you are coming.

Tips for Flying from Newcastle Airport

• Check your airline's desk times. Check-in and bag drop opening times vary by airline. If you have checked in online and carry hand luggage only, you can go straight to security.
• Know the liquid rule. Liquids, aerosols and gels in hand luggage must be in containers of up to 100ml. Newcastle's newer security scanners let you leave liquids and laptops in your bag during screening, which speeds up the queue.
• No thermos flasks. Liquids inside double-walled containers, such as thermal bottles, cannot be scanned and will not be allowed through. Bring them empty.
• Allow extra time in holiday periods. Many flights from Newcastle are holiday routes, so school breaks bring more families through security. Build in a margin.
• Long-haul connections. If you are connecting in Dubai, Amsterdam or London, check whether your bags are checked through to your final destination.

Exploring Newcastle and the North East

Newcastle upon Tyne is a lively city on the River Tyne, known for its bridges, its riverside Quayside and its nightlife. The Tyne Bridge, with its striking steel arch, is the city's best-known landmark. The Quayside and the Gateshead bank opposite are easy to explore on foot.

Just south of the river, in Gateshead, stands the Angel of the North, a huge steel sculpture beside the A1 that greets drivers heading into Tyneside. Further out, Hadrian's Wall runs west from the Newcastle area across northern England, with Roman forts and walking trails along its route. The Northumberland coast and the Scottish Borders are also within reach by car.

Newcastle Central Station lies on the East Coast Main Line, with trains south to York and London and north to Edinburgh. Combined with the airport, that makes the city a practical base for touring the north of England and southern Scotland.

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