Flying from London to Newcastle International Airport (NCL): what you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of London's main airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Explore your options for booking a flight from London to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) departing from either of these.
Approximately 1 hour 11 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London to Newcastle International Airport.
Newcastle (where Newcastle International Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is the most popular route. There are 278 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with British Airways at 22:00. Opt for the first LHR to NCL departure operated by British Airways at 06:00 if you want to get going earlier.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from London to NCL.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) take off from this terminal.
If you want to leave from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Newcastle International Airport with British Airways.
From the centre of London, LHR is approximately 31 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to get there.
Have an early flight from London to Newcastle International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from London to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)? Check out the fares flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
British Airways operates direct flights from London to NCL leaving from LGW. Book your preferred seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from London to NCL? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Newcastle International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near NCL instead:
Getting from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to central Newcastle
Newcastle International Airport to central Newcastle is about 16 minutes in a car. It's approximately 11 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 31 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
For a one-way ticket from London to Newcastle International Airport, ج.م. 2,234 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just ج.م. 4,398. These are currently the lowest fares but may change depending on availability.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from London to NCL when you book 10 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this journey tend to be at their lowest.
You'll score the best savings on your tickets from London to Newcastle International Airport if you travel in July. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from London to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Newcastle. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in June. This is the busiest month for flights from London to Newcastle International Airport.
The warmest month in Newcastle is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 21ºC. Lock in your flights from London to NCL in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from London to Newcastle International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Newcastle
After locking in your flight from London to Newcastle International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Newcastle:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Newcastle Castle, The Tyne Bridge and Grainger Town are attractions you won't want to skip in Newcastle.
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