Introduction and History - Newcastle International
Airport servers over three million passengers per annum ad is based in the
northeast of England, six miles (15 minutes drive) from Newcastle city centre.
Newcastle Airport support cargo flights to London, Paris, Brussels, Aberdeen,
Amsterdam, Belfast and Bristol. Flight destinations include trans-Atlantic
destinations to Florida. A wide range of domestic and European connections are
also served by airlines operating out of the airport. A direct train
connection from Newcastle city centre to the airport improves accessibility.
In 1935 Newcastle airport was nothing more than a grass airfield with a
hangar. North Eastern Airways flights were domestic from Croydon to Perth in
Scotland. In 1954 there were thirty five scheduled flights a week. 1963, the
North East Regional Airport Committee employed construction and runway
expansion plans. In 1978 Newcastle Airport was classified as a regional
airport. In 1994 the Princess Royal opened the updated the terminal building.
In 2000, the airport terminal upgrade was opened by the Prime Minister.
Newcastle airport is six miles from Newcastle on the A696.
Facilities - Facilities at Newcastle airport include
baby care, play areas, an entertainment area and beauty lounge. Natwest Bank
is located next to domestic arrivals gate and offers banking services and a
currency exchange service and a cash point machine. Travelex desks are on the
ground floor as well as in International Baggage reclaim. They offer currency
exchange, money transfer and travel insurance.. Facilities for the disabled
include disabled toilets, wheelchairs, lifts, TDD phone, minicom telephone
ramps and wide exit doors.. .
Food - the main food outlets inside the airport are
as follows: - Food and drinking outlets at Newcastle airport consist of the
following:- Bar Des Voyageurs - continental café in the departure lounge
selling beers, spirits and soft drinks. Burger King in the departure lounge.
Café Pronto is a café selling sandwiches and continental style breakfasts.
Cafe Ritazza sells refreshments and pastries. Costa Coffee is located on the
ground floor next to International Arrivals and also on the first floor.
Offering a selection of mouth-watering sandwiches, panini, patisserie,
specialist coffees, teas, soft drinks and fruit smoothes together with a
limited range of wines and beers (First Floor only). Mihoko sells fresh
healthy hot and cold food.
Shops - the main shops inside the airport are as
follows: At Newcastle Airport the main shops are as follows:- Alpha Department
Store offers designer sunglasses from manufacturers such as Oakley and
Versace. The Beauty Lounge sells facial spa treatments, massages, express
manicures and various beauty treatments. The Tax and Duty Free Shop offers
perfumes and aftershave. Tucci offers branded fashion clothing and beachwear.
Connecting Airlines - the main airlines that fly to
and from this airport are Air 2000, Air France, Air Malta, Air Transat, Air
Wales, AWC, Balkan Holidays, Britannia Airways, British Airways, Eastern
Airways, easyJet, European Aircharter, European Airlines, FCA, Flybe, Futura
Airlines, Hapag-Lloyd Express, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, LTE International
Airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines, Monarch Airlines, My
Car Parking - Newcastle Airport has short term and
long term car parks next to the terminal building. It has a modern CCTV
security system and CCTV and courtesy coach for the long term car park.
Business Travellers - The Cheviot Executive Lounge
is available to any paying passengers and serve complimentary drinks and
snacks Facilities include phones, internet and fax. The BA Lounge is situated
in the departure lounge for BA passenger ticket holders. It provides snacks
and beverages and has internet points, phones and fax.
Getting There and Local Travel Connections - getting
there by road is simple... To reach the airport by car from the north take the
A1 to A696 direct to Newcastle International Airport. From Edinburgh, take the
A68/A696 direct road to the airport. From the south take A1 north, past
Newcastle town centre to A696. From the west take the A69 then A1 then the
A696. . The main train connections are as follows: . To reach the airport by
taxi . To use either bus or coach to get there The main bus services serving
the airport are as follows:- Newcastle (Eldon Square) - (75, 76, 77, 79) and
Blyth to Newcastle Airport (101).
Local Tourist Attractions Near to Newcastle Airport
- Local tourist attractions include:- The Baltic, which is a contemporary art
centre for events. The Sage Gateshead facilitates performances projects. Eldon
Square shopping centre has 140 shops. The MetroCentre has hundreds of shops
and restaurants. In The Life Science Centre, kinds can practically explore
life sciences. The Beamish museum highlights what life was like in the North
East in last two centuries.
Airport Contact Details - the website address is
http://www.newcastleinternational.co.uk/ and you can call them on ((0)191 286
0966). Newcastle International - it's a brand new world - Newcastle
International Airport - Newcastle-upon Tyne, UK. The address of the airport is
Woolsington , Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear , NE13 8BZ. The airport codes
are ICAO Code:FANC and the IATA Code:NCS
Guide to Newcastle Airport