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Airport
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) has direct flights to/from many UK & European cities and holiday destinations, a daily direct flight to Dubai as well as seasonal flights to the USA and Canada.
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For the rest of the world, major connecting airports are: London Heathrow, Amsterdam, Paris CDG & Dubai. List of Destinations
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The airport is 7 miles from the city centre.
Metro:
Newcastle city centre and Newcastle Central train station are just 25 minutes away. The rapid transit trains run up to every 12 minutes. A single fare (Zones A,B & C) is £3.50.
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Taxis:
Officially licensed taxis are available immediately outside the terminal building, on your left.
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Bus:
Services: X77, X78, X79 are express services that go to Newcastle City Centre (Eldon Square Stop H). The airport bus stop is a 5 minute walk away on Ponteland Road. Leave the terminal and turn LEFT and it's behind the Double Tree by Hilton hotel.
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Car Rental:
Offices are found near domestic arrivals. Car pick up & drop off are 2 minutes walk away.
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Airport hotels:
Available just a short walk from the terminal.
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Double Tree by Hilton
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Premier Inn
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Britannia Hotel
Parking - On site:
Drop-off/pick-up, meet & greet and short stay car parks are outside the terminal. Medium & long stay parking car parks are a shuttlebus ride away. Details
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In Terminal
Before security: cafés, food outlets, newsagent, postbox, cash machines & money exchange.
After security: cafés, restaurants, bars, shopping, duty free, cash machines & money exchange. There are 2 airside airport lounges - British Airways and Aspire.
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More Info: https://www.newcastleairport.com/