Newcastle Airport Information
More than three million travellers are served by Newcastle International Airport each year. The airport’s one terminal efficiently handles more than 30 carriers, serving destinations around the UK, Europe and some transatlantic cities. The excellent design of Newcastle’s airport provides easy access to check-in desks on the ground floor and he departure gates on the first floor. Budget carriers such as Ryanair and larger airlines including British Airways service the terminal.
The airport has a wide range of facilities including a prayer room, children’s play area, baby-changing rooms and left luggage and postal services. ATMs and moneychangers can be found on both floors and several reputable car hire companies have desks situated opposite the domestic arrivals gate. Extensive facilities for disabled passengers make it easy for those with disabilities to move about the terminal, with a 24-hour tourist information and service desk located on the ground floor. Several popular eateries such as Costa Coffee, The Deli, Café Pronto and Hot and Spicy are available. For alcoholic drinks, Cushie Butterfields is one of several pubs on-site. Shoppers can indulge in three WH Smith’s outlets and a Boots, which is located on the first floor. Duty-free shopping is available in the Departures Lounge. The business centre on the first floor provides telephone and fax service, while Cheviot Executive Lounge and British Airways Lounge attend to business-class travellers.
Transport and parking at Newcastle International Airport
Newcastle ’s Metro system provides 30-minute services from the airport to Newcastle Central and Gateshead stations, departing every 7 minutes during the day. Buses also provide excellent service, departing every 20 minutes from the airport to Eldon Square Bus Concourse in the city centre. National Express coaches connect the airport directly to major UK cities, while taxi services are readily available outside the terminal. A booking desk for both taxi and limousine services can be found inside the terminal building.
The airport is also easily reached by road via the A696. Excellent security monitors at the three parking options at Newcastle International Airport ensure safe parking. The Drop-Off Car Park is designed for dropping off and picking up passengers. It is situated right next to the terminal and is within easy walking distance. The Short-Stay Car Park is better suited for stays of one day or less and is also within easy walking distance of the terminal. For travellers planning to stay more than 4 days, the Long-Term Car Park is ideal. A free shuttle bus ferries passengers from the car park to the terminal and the car park is open and monitored 24 hours a day. However, this car park is often full, so pre-booking online is recommended. Disabled drivers will find designated parking spaces at each of the three car parks.
Telephone : +44 870 122 1488
Website : www.newcastleairport.com |
