Newcastle airport: Short stay rules, parking prices, how to get to and everything you need to know

Over the coming months thousands of holidaymakers will be flying out of Newcastle International Airport.

Whether you are helping loved ones to and from the airport to the north west of the city or travelling yourself and hoping for a smooth holiday, we have all the information you need to ensure a good start and end to your summer holiday.

How to get to Newcastle International Airport

The easiest way to get to the North East’s biggest airport is on the Tyne and Wear Metro. Services run to the site on the green line which runs from South Hylton, through Sunderland and Boldon. It heads through Newcastle, Fawdon and Kingston Park before reaching the airport.

The metro takes around 25 minutes from Central Station in Newcastle and around 55 minutes from Sunderland station.

Alternatively, the 787, 777, X77, X78 and X79 bus routes all include a stop at the airport.

Anyone wanting to drive to the site should head to the A1, then use the Kenton Bar interchange roundabout to get on the A696 to head to the airport.

Long term parking at Newcastle International Airport

Long term parking is available at the airport with the site offering fully amendable bookings which can be cancelled for free.

A free coach service is available which takes around ten minutes to reach the terminal.

No specific prices are available, although the airport’s website offers quotes depending on the dates required.

Turn up and pay options are also available, costing £35 for one day, £55 for two days, £75 for three days and £95 for up to four days. The £20 per day raise continues for as long as is required.

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Short term parking at Newcastle airport

Newcastle International Airport has two short stay car parks, the first is directly outside the terminal while the second is a short walk of less than five minutes.

The second short stay parking is the cheapest, with the airport website claiming anyone parking for less than 15 minutes can use the site for free. Up to 30 minutes costs £8, which raises to £13 for up to one hour.

Two hours costs £15 and up to three hours costs £18. Full day options are available for £40.