Information and Travel Guide for Newcastle Airport
Newcastle Airport (NCL)

Located in the beautiful region of North East England, Newcastle Airport is a thriving airport complex that has flown approximately 2 million passengers on domestic and international flights for the year 2011. With its modern facilities, conveniently-situated car parks, plethora of shops and restaurants, and excellent location, Newcastle Airport is certainly one of the finest airports all over England.

History

The Newcastle International Airport launched on July 26, 1935, with its first flight connecting Croydon and Perth in Scotland. New development began in the sixties, with the creation of the North East Regional Airport Committee. A decade later, expansion plans which had included the construction of a new pier and a departure lounge, were put into effect. The airport reached its 1-million annual passenger milestone in the year 1980. By 2000, passenger statistics had reached 3 million annually. Newcastle Airport celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2010.

Services and Amenities

The airport provides clean and convenient facilities to passengers. Free Wi-Fi may be accessed by customers, after having gone through security. Wi-Fi access is available through many catering outlets within the airport, which include Condecco Bar, Wine and Deli, and Starbucks. Passengers may relax at Servisair Executive Lounge or at the more exclusive British Airways Lounge before their flights.

Parking and Transportation

All of the Newcastle International airport car parks are situated adjacent to the terminal building, which makes parking highly convenient and secure. Having earned the Park Mark award, all of the car parks at the airport are able to guarantee the best in security. Car hire services are widely available, as the Newcastle Airport operates five car hire companies which are available 24 hours, daily.

Security Tips

The following security tips before departure are helpful:

• Make sure you know which items to carry and which ones to carry in your hand luggage.
• Make sure each baggage item is no bigger than 56 cm tall, 45cm wide and 25cm deep.
• Several restrictions apply to liquid items.
• Essential medications exceeding the 100ml limit are normally subject to further authentication.
  

Airports and Destinations

Newcastle airport serves flights coming to and from destinations located in Europe, the UK, Africa and the Americas. Various airlines operate depending on destination. Some of the airlines serving domestic flights within the UK include Eastern Airways, Jet2.com, easyJet, Flybe and British Airways. For flights to Orlando and Toronto, there's Mainstreet USA, Thomson, Cosmos, Avro and Canadian Affair. Getting to Newcastle Airport is easy, as passengers may get to the airport via car, taxi, Metro, train, bus or bike.

Nearby Hotels

Located just a few yards away from the Newcastle airport terminal is the Double Tree by Hilton hotel. Ideal for guest accommodations and conferences, the hotel is also centrally located within Newcastle City. There's also the Britannia Newcastle Airport Hotel, ideally situated next to Newcastle International Airport. Located just 2.2 miles from Newcastle is Novotel and just 4.7 miles from the airport is Caledonian Hotel. These hotels, as well as many others that offer pocket-friendly prices, are perfect for travellers on vacation, business trips, or those waiting for a connecting flight.

Travel Tips

To prepare for travel, passengers need to make sure that they have checked their respective tickets for all pertinent information. The airport also advises passengers to check-in at the airport as early two to three hours before scheduled and chartered flights, respectively. To determine how much weight or how many baggage items are allowed per flight, passengers are encouraged to check with their airlines before travelling.

Contact Information

Website: http://www.newcastleairport.com/
Email: enquiries@newcastleinternational.co.uk
Address: Newcastle Airport, Woolsington, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK
Number of Terminals: 1
Telephone: (0)870 122 1488
Fax: (0)191 271 6080
Time Zone: GMT (GMT+ 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Location: The airport is located 10km (6 miles) from Newcastle
IATA airport code: NCL