Cheap flights to Newcastle upon Tyne

How long is the flight to Newcastle?

Journey times for flights to Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, vary from a minimum of 31h 20min to a maximum of about 53h in duration. Auckland International Airport (AKL) is the most convenient departure point among the major New Zealand air traffic centres since flights out of Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Wellington Airport (WGL) require connections at Auckland.

Are there non-stop flights to Newcastle?

Unfortunately, non-stop flights from New Zealand to Newcastle are not currently available, and there are no one-stop flights on this route either. The most convenient options are departures from Auckland Airport with connections via Singapore and Amsterdam, which last for a combined 6h of the overall flight duration (31h 20min). There is the additional option of Newcastle flight deals connecting via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) instead of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), but this route adds about 30min to your overall flight time (31h 55min).

How do you get from Newcastle airport to the city centre?

Public transport options from Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle, to the city centre include metro and bus services. The Tyne and Wear Metro offers departures every 12min with journeys lasting 25min to Newcastle Central Station. Go North East and Stagecoach North East provide bus service to the Eldon Square Bus Terminal in around 30min. The ride by taxi to Newcastle Central Station is approximately 26min, which is the same if you use an airport car hire (Ground Floor opposite Domestic Arrivals). Lyft and Uber also make pick-ups from NCL to destinations in the city centre.

What are some things to do in Newcastle?

Most first-time visitors to Newcastle find the Geordie accent a bit hard to grasp, but as you wander around this city and spend time with the locals, you’ll soon find it as welcoming as Newcastle itself. This is England’s most northern metropolis with a rich heritage stretching back to its Northumbrian roots and beyond with a history to rival London in scope and importance. Newcastle is also legendary for its nightlife, one of the best in all Europe, making it a popular destination for weekend breaks, stag nights and hen dos. Newcastle is a vibrant educational centre with Northumbria University and the University of Newcastle in relatively close proximity to the Great North Museum: Hancock. For those with limited time to sightsee and party, hanging around the Quayside district is all that’s needed to sample the true essence of the city. The magnificent Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas and Newcastle Castle are here and you don’t want to miss the awesome views from Castle Keep across the River Tyne. From most places in Quayside, historic Tyne Bridge is within view and a perfect backdrop for its many bars, clubs and restaurants. Vivello and Aveika are throbbing nightclubs every weekend while Pitcher and Piano, the Bridge Tavern and Hard Rock Café are popular mainstays for visitors, students and locals.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Newcastle?

Citizens of New Zealand are generally allowed to enter the UK visa-free for up to six months, but you are required to hold a valid passport. Resident foreign nationals should make enquiries online or with the nearest consulate for advice before booking flights to Newcastle.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Newcastle upon Tyne?

Travellers will need to book flights to Newcastle (NCL) if they wish to fly to Newcastle upon Tyne. The Newcastle upon Tyne airport is 8.7 km from the city centre.