Summary

Newcastle airport opened in 1935, and has grown into the UK’s 10th largest airport. Flights from Newcastle airport became very popular due to the package holiday boom in the 60’s as passengers began to fly to Spain and Greece on cheap deals. Regular flights fly out from Newcastle airport taking people from the North East of England to destinations all over the world. Departures leave for Spain, Turkey ,America, Mexico ,Dominican Republic, Tunisia, Egypt and now direct flights to Dubai. Newcastle airport has recently been voted the North of England’s favourite airport to fly from. With new flights being introduced all the time Newcastle departures are convenient for North East travellers and a great departure point for passengers living in Scotland. Long haul flights from Newcastle airport have opened up the world to the North of England flying direct to the Caribbean Mexico Dubai and Florida new opportunities are opening all the time for local people. Newcastle airport has an undergoing expansion plan starting in 2006 the refurbishment is to commence until 2016.

Holidays from Newcastle airport are brilliant for every type of holiday destination you could imagine. Head out for amazing beach holidays in Cancun or a little closer to home visit Tenerife in the Canaries great all year round destinations easily reached from Newcastle. Newcastle airport flights consist of charter scheduled and low-cost carriers such as First Choice Thomson XL Airways My Travel BA EasyJey Easter Airways and lots more. Heading for beach holiday’s weekend breaks city breaks and internal domestic flights connecting passengers with the south and north of the UK. Newcastle airport checked in around 5 million passengers up to 2007 and expects to see 7 million by 2009.

Newcastle airport can be easy reached with excellent road rail and bus connections from all major routes. Situated approximately around 6 miles out of the city centre passengers have easy access from the motorway the A1 A66 and the A74. The metro provides great links from Newcastle city centre and Sunderland there are great train services connecting Newcastle to the whole of Britain. Bus services go regularly to and from the airport from the city centre. Newcastle airport parking is fantastic with on and off airport parking available at great prices. Newcastle airport offers fantastic facilities with bars cafes and fast food restaurants there are plenty of shops to brows in and take the opportunity to pick up some duty free products as you wait for your flight.