Newcastle Airport
With over 5 million passengers a year, Newcastle airport is the biggest in the region and has flights to over 80 destinations worldwide including flights to Europe, Africa and the Americas to places such as Spain, Italy, Greece, Austria, Belgium, Croatia and Lapland and Mexico, Canada and the Dominican Republic.
The airport is 15 minutes away from Newcastle city centre via the A1 and just 45 minutes from Sunderland. For passengers arriving by car all the car parks are situated close to the terminal building plus express pick up and drop off points, as well as special assistance spaces for disabled persons.
Airport Taxis are the official taxi firm operating from Newcastle airport and are the only vehicles allowed to pick up and drop off passengers directly in front of the terminal building. They operate 365 days a year and many have room for up to 7 people as well as wheelchairs: There is a booking desk in the arrivals area.
There is a Metro service located at the airport, part of Tyne and Wear’s extensive light railway network and the journey into Newcastle town centre takes around 25 minutes. Trains run every 12 minutes starting at 5.44am (on Sundays 6.57am) until 11.58 pm each day. The trains stop at Newcastle International station where passengers can get trains to towns and cities within the UK.
For car hire, four national companies have desks within the terminal including Hertz and Europcar.
For left luggage there is a storage facility at the airport, situated next to the information desk which is open 24 hours daily and at present charges £8 per item per 24 hours.
Shops at the airport include W H Smith, Boots, Dixons, JD Sports and a large duty free. Restaurants include Greggs, Starbucks, Burger King, Cafe Ritazza and the Real Food Company.
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Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport
The hotel is 300 metres from the terminal building at Newcastle Airport and a 15-minute Metro ride from Newcastle city centre. It has free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant and cocktail bar. The Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport has en suite rooms with TVs, telephones, tea/coffee and work desks/dressing tables. The Old Rangoon Restaurant serves traditional meals and international dishes. The more relaxed Cocktail Bar serves snacks and light meals until late evening. The Britannia Hotel also offers 24-hour room service. The Britannia is 3 miles (5 km) from the A1. |
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Novotel Newcastle Airport
With an airport shuttle, swimming pool, gym and sauna, this modern Novotel is a 5-minute drive from Newcastle Airport and a 7-minute walk from the nearest Metro station. The stylish hotel has a bar open until late, and the flexible restaurant with terrace offers 24-hour room service and international dishes. Each spacious room has satellite TV with pay movies and internet access. Novotel Newcastle Airport also has easy access to the Metrocentre shopping mall and the city centre, which is 4 miles away.
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New Northumbria Hotel
In the vibrant area of Jesmond, New Northumbria Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Newcastle city centre is close by. Next to the Northumbria, Scalinini’s Restaurant offers an Italian menu, while Louis Restaurant has an outdoor heated terrace. Staff are friendly and efficient. Each spacious en suite room at New Northumbria Hotel has a TV and tea/coffee facilities. There is free internet access. The nearby Metro stop provides easy access to the city centre. |
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Caledonian Hotel
In Jesmond, a cosmopolitan area of Newcastle, Caledonian Hotel provides ample free parking and free Wi-Fi. The city centre is close by. Billabong Bistro serves a European menu, with an Asian influence. Billabong bar offers al fresco dining on the outdoor heated terrace. The Caledonian has spacious rooms and offers good breakfasts. Caledonian Hotel is within walking distance of a Metro stop, offering city centre access. Many bars and restaurants are nearby. |
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Jurys Inn Newcastle
This great-value hotel is in the city centre, 500 metres from Newcastle Rail Station. It has large and light en suite rooms with air conditioning, power showers and satellite TV. The Jurys Inn Newcastle is a short walk from all of the shops, bars and restaurants. The Centre for Life science centre is 200 metres away and Newcastle United Football Club is 900 metres from the hotel. All of the Jury Inn's rooms can accommodate up to three adults or two adults and two children. Each room has a spacious work area, hairdryer and tea/coffee. |
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