Newcastle Airport Parking
Located six miles from the city centre, Newcastle Airport handled flights for over five million passengers in 2019. Driving to the airport is a popular option, so if you are looking to do the same, take a look at our quick guide to park at Newcastle Airport below, for an overview of your parking options and an explanation of the different types of airport parking. You can also pick up some money-saving tips along the way.
Making sure your vehicle is safely parked while you are away is, not surprisingly, an important priority for our customers. Having been in the airport parking business for over forty years, however, you can be reassured that we partner only with approved parking facilities and parking services. By arranging your Newcastle Airport parking through APH, you are booking with the experts.
We are also immensely proud of our customer service record and our friendly support teams, which have led us to being voted Best Airport Parking Company at the British Travel Awards – 13 years in a row.
Newcastle Airport Car Parks – What’s On Offer?
Here’s a quick overview of our Newcastle Airport parking options.
Car Park | Parking Type | Transfer Time | Park Mark | ||
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Newcastle Airport Long Stay Parking | On Airport | (191 Reviews) | £106.99 | ||
Newcastle Airport Short Stay 2 Parking | On Airport | (49 Reviews) | Walking time 2 minutes | £95.99For 4 days | |
Newcastle Airport Short Stay 1 Parking | On Airport | (26 Reviews) | Walking time 2 minutes | £110.99For 4 days | |
Newcastle Airport Premium Meet & Greet | Meet & Greet | (129 Reviews) | Walking time 2 minutes | £131.99 |
Park Mark Safer Parking Award
We take airport parking security seriously and always partner where possible with parking facilities that are accredited with the Park Mark Safer Parking Award.
The Park Mark Safer Parking Scheme is a Police Crime Prevention Initiative designed to reduce both crime and the fear of crime in car parks across the UK. Car parks are assessed on their standards of security, maintenance and management practices and only those that fulfil the criteria are accredited with the Park Mark award. Assessments are carried out on an annual basis.
Look out for the Park Mark tick when booking your parking at Newcastle Airport.
Find out more about the Park Mark Safer Parking Award.
Newcastle Airport Car Parks Reviews
Take a look at our independent customer reviews to help you decide on the best type of parking at Newcastle Airport.
We encourage all customer feedback, whether it is about the booking process or customer support, or car park facilities, so we can continue to provide the best parking products and services.
Our reviews are collected independently by Reviews.io and are genuine, verified responses from APH customers.
Terminals
Newcastle is a single terminal airport, so there is no need to check which terminal you are flying from when planning your Airport parking.
Our parking deals include on-airport options, so it is easy to navigate from parking through to check-in.
Inside the terminal building you’ll find various facilities and you can use our handy guides to find out what to expect, such as charges for baggage trolleys, how to access free WiFi and where to eat and drink.
Newcastle Airport Hotels & Parking
Need an early start? Travelling with young children? Want to avoid morning traffic jams? Starting your trip with an overnight stay in an airport hotel might be just the ticket.
It can be good value too. If you combine your hotel booking with airport parking, you can usually save on the cost of booking parking and accommodation separately.
Check out our latest Newcastle Airport parking and hotel deals.
While we understand our customers want to know that their car is parked safe and sound while they are away, we also know that value for money is just as important.
Our four plus decades of experience in airport parking means that we have learnt a thing or two over the years and have gathered – and continue to gather – information and data to help our customers secure the best Newcastle Airport parking deal.
Book early to save on your Newcastle Airport car parking
Airport parking charges usually fluctuate according to availability and season, just like most airfares. So, our first money-saving tip is to confirm your airport parking booking as early as possible, especially if you are travelling in peak season.
Our booking data shows, on average, the cheapest time to book parking at Newcastle Airport. The data says that if you confirm your parking booking with APH six months prior to travel, you could save over 45 per cent, in comparison with making a reservation just one week before you fly.
In real money terms, this means paying £34.00 instead of £64.00, for a week’s parking. You’d probably agree that it’s much better to have the saving of £30.00 in your pocket – for holiday treats!
The chart below displays the rise in parking prices at Newcastle Airport over a six-month period. Prices are average price per day.
Prices are correct at time of writing and subject to change
Opt for park and ride parking
Park & Ride parking, such as Newcastle Airport Park & Fly, is usually the most economical form of parking at Newcastle Airport. Offering not just great value for money but also secure parking and a short five-minute transfer to the terminal, Newcastle Airport Park & Fly is the perfect solution for those who can allow a little time for the shuttle bus ride.
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There are different types of airport parking, to suit different needs and budgets. Here’s a quick overview of what each type of parking involves, to help you decide which one suits you best.
Here is all you need to know about finding the right Newcastle Airport parking for your trip.
On-airport short-stay parking: How it works
Perfect for short trips away, short-stay parking at Newcastle Airport allows you to park within a couple of minutes’ walk of the terminal.
Offering quick access to the check-in desks and convenient parking, short-stay parking, such as Newcastle Airport Short Stay Parking 1, allows you to simply find a space, take your luggage and keep your keys with you. And upon your return, you find your car in the same parking bay and drive it away. Just remember to keep your car park ticket safe, for a quick and easy exit!
On-airport car parks, such as Newcastle Airport Short Stay Parking 1, benefit from the tight security that operates within the airport complex.
Here's a quick overview of how on-airport short-stay parking works.
Best for: travellers looking to minimise time at the airport and leave their car within walking distance of the airport terminal.
On-airport long-stay parking: How it works
Located a little further from the terminal building than short-stay parking, long-stay parking at Newcastle Airport is usually a slightly more economical option. The walk to the terminal is still only five minutes, however.
Finding the car park is easy. You just drive to the airport and follow the signs to Newcastle Airport Long Stay Parking. At the barrier, take a ticket and park your car. Unload your luggage and continue on foot to the terminal.
When you return, walk back to the car park, collect your vehicle, and insert your ticket at the exit barrier.
Here's a quick overview of how on-airport long-stay parking works.
Best for: trips of all durations and travellers looking for a combination of economical and convenient parking.
Off-airport parking: How it works
Off-airport car parks are usually the most economical of all types of airport parking. They are located outside of the airport grounds and usually require a short shuttle bus transfer to the terminal.
Off-airport car parks at Newcastle Airport include Newcastle Airport Park & Fly, which is just a five-minute bus transfer from the terminal. The car park is accredited with the Park Mark Safer Parking Award and has security fencing, barrier controls for entry and exit, CCTV and is patrolled 24 hours a day.
Here's a quick overview of how off-airport parking works.
Best for: travellers looking for the most economical type of airport parking, without compromising on security.
Meet and greet parking: How it works
Meet & Greet parking is an on-airport type of parking, which avoids the need to search for a parking space.
Offering the ultimate in convenience, you simply drive to the designated meeting point, usually right next to the terminal, and meet your Meet & Greet operator, who will take your vehicle and park it for you. Your car will be kept in a secure parking facility for the duration of your trip and returned to the terminal for you to collect at the end of it.
Check out more details of our Newcastle Airport Premium Meet & Greet parking.
Best for: those travelling with young children, bulky luggage or sports equipment, or passengers with mobility issues.
Use the map to find directions to our Newcastle Airport car parks.
History of Newcastle Airport
If you’re flying from Newcastle Airport, we’ve collected the ‘must-know’ information you’ll need in one easy-to-read guide.
Newcastle Airport has its origins in Newcastle Aero Club, which was founded in 1925 and is the oldest flying club in the UK. The club was originally based at an airfield in Cramlington, to the north of the city, but when Newcastle Airport opened in Woolsington, in 1935, it moved to the new site.
The first scheduled service to land at Newcastle Airport was a North Eastern Airways flight en route between Croydon and Perth, Scotland. The aircraft was an 8-seater Airspeed Envoy.
After the second world war, the airport was managed by former RAF pilot, Jim Denyer, who remained the driving force behind the airport’s development until 1989.
In the 1950s, new routes were launched to Dublin, Amsterdam and Dusseldorf and the upswing in package holidays introduced new destinations including the Isle of Man, Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands.
A new terminal building was opened by PM Harold Wilson in 1967, which was further expanded and upgraded in 1980 when the airport reached the milestone of one million passengers in a year. In 1991, the airport became linked to the city centre by an extension to the Metro system and the following year, charter holiday traffic increased by 43%.
The early 2000s ushered in a period of significant growth for Newcastle Airport, gradually transforming it into one of Europe’s most successful regional airports. EasyJet arrived in 2003, Emirates in 2007 and United Airlines in 2014, with the first transatlantic flights.
Terminals
There is one terminal at Newcastle Airport. If you are travelling to the airport by car, it is a good idea to book airport parking in advance, to secure the best prices and availability.
Once inside the terminal building, on the ground floor, you’ll find the check-in areas, currency exchange, café and shops. International arrivals are at the far left, and domestic arrivals are at the far right. Lifts and escalators take you up to the main departures hall, after security, where there are more shops, restaurants and bars.
Flights take off from Newcastle to a wide range of destinations across Europe, the USA, the Caribbean and the Middle East. Airlines that operate at Newcastle include:
- Aegean Airlines
- Aer Lingus
- Air France
- BH Air
- British Airways
- Corendon Airlines
- Eastern Airways
- easyJet
- Emirates
- Eurowings
- Flybe
- Jet2
- KLM
- Loganair
- Lufthansa
- Ryanair
- SunExpress
- TUI
Check-in
The check-in desks are on the ground floor of the terminal building. All your travel documentation, including passports, should be checked for validity at the time of booking. Some countries require passport validity to be a minimum of six months, but all countries have different requirements. You can refer to the government as well as advice from your airline.
For recommended check-in times, refer to the documentation from your airline. As a general guideline, allow two hours prior to departure time for scheduled flights and three hours prior to departure time for charter flights.
If you are travelling with Ryanair, you must check-in online and print your boarding pass before arriving at the airport. Alternatively, you can download your boarding pass on the Ryanair app. When you arrive at the airport you can proceed directly to security and the departures hall.
There are certain items that you are not permitted to carry in your hand luggage. Check hand luggage restrictions at home before you pack.
Main travel connections
By car
Located just under eight miles from the city centre, Newcastle Airport is easy to access by car. If you are driving your own vehicle, make sure you book your airport parking in advance to be sure of the best prices and availability.
From the North, follow the A1 southbound until the junction with the A696, where you turn off for the airport. If you are coming from Edinburgh, the A68 and A696 provide a direct route to the airport.
From the South, follow the A1 northbound, bypassing Newcastle city centre until the junction with the A696, where you turn off for the airport.
From the West, the A69 from Carlisle links to the A1, where you head northbound to take the exit for the A696.
Carlisle to Newcastle Airport is approximately 75 minutes.
Durham to Newcastle Airport is approximately 45 minutes.
Darlington to Newcastle Airport is approximately one hour.
Leeds to Newcastle Airport is approximately two hours.
Newcastle Airport postcode: NE13 8BZ.
By bus
Stagecoach operate bus services X77, X78 and X79 from Eldon Square Bus Station, Monday to Saturday. You can plan your journey on Nexus.
By rail
The Metro journey from Newcastle Central Station to Newcastle Airport takes around 25 minutes, with departures every 12 minutes throughout the day.
The Metro station is directly under the mainline rail station and is well-signposted. Make sure you take the green line towards the airport. Newcastle Central Station is well connected to the UK national rail network.
Approximate journey times by rail:
- Birmingham: 4 hours
- Darlington: 30 minutes
- Leeds: 1.5 hours
- Manchester: 3 hours
- London Kings Cross: 4 hours
Drop-off and pick-up
Express car park
The closest point for dropping off passengers is the Express car park, which is right opposite the terminal building.
Express car park charges:
Duration | Cost |
up to 10 mintues | £4.00 |
up to 30 mintues | £7.00 |
uo to 45 minutes | £10.00 |
up to 1 hour | £11.00 |
up to 2 hours | £22.00 |
up to 3 hours | £33.00 |
up to 4 hours | £44.00 |
Note the height restriction is 2.0m.
Short Stay 2 car park
Alternatively, you can drop off and pick up passengers in the Short Stay car park 2, where you receive the first 15 minutes of parking free. The Short Stay 2 car park is a two-minute walk to the terminal entrance
Short Stay 2 car park charges:
Duration | Cost |
up to 15 mintues | Free |
up to 30 mintues | £8.00 |
up to 1 hour | £13.00 |
up to 2 hours | £15.00 |
up to 3 hours | £18.00 |
up to 4 hours | £22.00 |
Short Stay car park charges
There are two Short Stay car parks at Newcastle Airport: Short Stay car park 1 and Short Stay car park 2.
Short Stay car park 1 is behind the Express car park and Meet & Greet area, directly opposite the terminal, while Short Stay car park 2 is a two-minute walk away. You can turn up and pay on the day at both car parks and there are no vehicle height restrictions.
Short Stay car park 1 parking charges:
Duration | Cost |
up to 15 mintues | £7.00 |
up to 30 mintues | £10.00 |
up to 1 hour | £15.00 |
up to 2 hours | £18.00 |
up to 3 hours | £22.00 |
up to 4 hours | £24.00 |
up to 1 day | £35.00 |
up to 2 day | £65.00 |
up to 3 day | £95.00 |
up to 4 day | £125.00 |
per day therafter | £30.00 |
Alternatively, book online in advance for the best prices and availability.
Short Stay car park 2 charges:
Duration | Cost |
up to 15 mintues | Free |
up to 30 mintues | £8.00 |
up to 1 hour | £13.00 |
up to 2 hours | £15.00 |
up to 3 hours | £18.00 |
up to 4 hours | £22.00 |
up to 1 day | £30.00 |
up to 2 day | £57.00 |
up to 3 day | £84.00 |
up to 4 day | £111.00 |
per day therafter | £27.00 |
Alternatively, book online in advance for the best prices and availability.
Fast-track security lane
You can purchase a Fast Track security pass to avoid the queues at security and reach the departures lounge quicker. The pass costs £6.00 per adult and allows you to enter the designated Fast Track lane into the security area. Children under five years are free when accompanied by a fee-paying adult.
Make sure you purchase your Fast Track pass in advance and have the ticket ready to show once you’ve checked in and reached the entrance to security. Look for the Fast Track Lane to the right of the entrance.
Special assistance and disabled facilities
Special Assistance
Special assistance bookings should be requested directly with your airline or travel agent at the time of booking your flight, or at least 36 hours before arriving at the airport. There are designated help points where you can contact the Special Assistance team once you have arrived at the terminal building, or at one of the airport car parks. The main Special Assistance desk is near the check-in area, next to the Over-Sized Luggage facility.
If you are travelling with your own mobility aid, such as a wheelchair or scooter, you need to inform the airline at least 36 hours prior to your flight departure at the time of booking and advise them of its specifications.
Disabled parking
If you are arriving by car, there are disabled parking bays in the Express car park, Short Stay car park 1, Short Stay car park 2, Long Stay and Premium Long Stay car parks.
Assistance points are available in the Express car park and Short Stay car park 1, which are linked to the main Airport Passenger Service desk.
If your vehicle is a specially adapted disabled vehicle over two metres in height, you will need to use the minibus and parking van car park, where you can contact the service staff who will arrange for you to pay the Express car park tariff.
Security
All passengers must complete security checks.
If you need to avoid the walk-through metal detector, then a hand search will be carried out. There are private areas set aside for this if required.
Wheelchairs and electric mobility aids will also be searched.
Accessible toilets
Accessible toilets are available throughout the airport terminal. There is also a Changing Places facility in the check-in area, prior to security.
Mobility equipment
You can remain in your own mobility equipment all the way to the departure gate. Airport staff will be on hand to ensure it is made safe for carriage in the hold of the aircraft.
You must confirm the specifications of your equipment, such as weight and dimensions and, if electric, battery type and how to disable the equipment, with your airline at least 36 hours prior to travel.
Assistance dogs
Check with your airline about travelling with an assistance dog at the time of booking. Once at the airport, there are special facilities and procedures in place for assistance dogs, including toilet areas and equipment to scan microchips.
Hidden disabilities
Airports can be stressful places for those with hidden disabilities. Passengers at Newcastle Airport can obtain a hidden disabilities lanyard from the Passenger Assistance desk or Airport Duty Managers desk. Hidden disability lanyards are recognised by airport staff as identifying someone who may need some extra assistance or consideration when passing through the airport or boarding the aircraft.
Private search facilities are available in the security area if required.
There are two quiet areas once you are through to the departures hall, which are beside Gate 31 and Gate 19.
Family facilities
Baby changing
There are four baby changing facilities at Newcastle Airport; two before security and two after security. All are clearly signposted. Baby essentials can be purchased from the Boots store, in the departures hall after security. You can also pre-order supplies in advance to collect on the day.
Pushchairs
If you are travelling with a pushchair or buggy, you can usually take it right up to the gate, just before you board your flight. However, different airlines have different restrictions so please check with them in advance. Collapsible buggies are normally permitted in addition to the parents’ luggage allowance but please check with your airline before travel. Infants may also have their own small baggage allowance.
Shopping, eating and entertaining
World Duty-Free stocks a range of toys and travel games for children, while most food outlets cater for children. The Quaystone and Bar 11 restaurant both have fun children’s options. For entertainment, the departures lounge offers great views of the airfield for watching the planes take off and land.
Business facilities
Aspire Lounge
Relax in the Aspire Lounge, which offers comfortable seating, free WiFi, newspapers, magazines and complimentary snacks and drinks, including beers, wines and spirits.
Opening times: 04:00 – 21:00 (17:30 Tuesday and Thursday) - Price from £34.99 per adult
British Airways Lounge
Open to all BA full-fare ticket holders, Executive Club passengers with Premier, Gold or Silver cards, franchise airlines and One World Partner airlines. The lounge offers a business centre with internet access, and phone and fax facilities. A coffee bar provides light snacks, beers, spirits and wines. There is also a TV and a small library.
Opening times: according to flights
Chapel
On the second floor of the terminal building, there is a prayer room open 24 hours a day for quiet contemplation and prayer.
Prayers are said by the airport Chaplaincy Team on Fridays at 12.35 pm, for the whole airport community.
Food and drink
You have a good range of options for some refreshments before boarding time. Grab a coffee and a pastry or sit down for a hearty brunch, or a glass of prosecco while plane spotting. All cafés and bars are open according to flight schedules.
Before security
Caffè Ritazza - Your one-stop coffee shop - Opening times: according to flight schedules
Greggs - Next to international arrivals - Opening times: 24 hours
After security
Bar 11 - Traditional pub grub - Opening times: according to flight schedules
Burger King - Flame-grilled favourites - Opening times: 24 hours
Caffè Ritazza - Your one-stop coffee shop - Opening times: according to flight schedules
The Beer House - Ales, bar snacks and more - Opening times: according to flight schedules
Cabin - Light bites and main courses with good vegan options - Opening times: according to flight schedules
The Naked Deli - Simple, nutritious and delicious - Opening times: according to flight schedules
Upper Crust - Freshly baked baguettes - Opening times: according to flight schedules
Smoking areas
Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere inside the terminal building at Newcastle Airport. There are designated smoking shelters outside the front of the terminal building. Once you have passed through security, there is an outdoor smoking area in Bar 11, for Bar 11 customers.
Water fountains
You can refill reusable water bottles at any of the food and beverage outlets in the airport.
Duty-free shopping
Shop for duty-free liquor and your favourite brands in the World Duty-Free store, after security. To save time on the day, take advantage of the Reserve & Collect service, which is available from one month to 24 hours prior to departure. You don’t need to pay for your items until you collect them at the airport.
Other shops at Newcastle Airport include:
Before Security
WHSmith
After Security
- Accessorize
- Aerospa
- Boots (click and collect)
- InMotion
- JD
- Travelex
- Traveller
- WHSmith
EV charging points
You can recharge your EV in the Short Stay car park 1, with availability on a first-come-first-served basis. Alternatively, there are a couple of other charging options in the vicinity of the airport as per below.
Short Stay Car Park 1
- 4 chargers
- 7kW
- £1 connection fee then free to use
- Polar Network
Chargemaster Charging Station
Newcastle International Airport
NE13 8BZ
BP Pulse Charging Station
Woolsington
NE13 8BZ
ChargeYourCar Charging Station
Woolsington
NE13 8BU
Internet access
WiFi
Connect to the free WiFi at Newcastle Airport by selecting _NCLFreeWiFi on your device. Or upgrade to faster speeds for £5.00 by selecting _NCLPremiumWiFi.
Luggage trolleys
Luggage trolleys at Newcastle Airport can be found in the check-in area and arrivals hall and are free to use.
Luggage storage
There is a Left Luggage facility landside before security, next to WHSmith. All items are subject to security screening, size and weight restrictions, available storage space and public safety and hygiene.
Cost: from £8.00 per piece per 24 hours - Opening hours: 24 hours
Lost property
If you leave any items behind on the aircraft, then you need to get in contact with the airline directly. If you lose any items within the airport, you can contact lost property as follows:
Lost Property
Tel: 0191 214 3367
lostproperty@newcastleinternational.co.uk
Cost: from £10.00 per item
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 15:00
Items are held for a maximum of three months
Lost passports will be returned to the passport office:
If your luggage goes missing after it’s been checked in, then you need to contact the airline direct or Lost Baggage, which is handled by Swissport:
Swissport
Tel: 0191 214 4427
Opening hours: 07:00 – 23:00 daily
Currency exchange
Currency exchange at Newcastle Airport is operated by Travelex. You can pre-order your currency and collect it from the Travelex store at the airport.
Alternatively, you can purchase a Travelex Money Card, which is available for use in ten different currencies and locks in the exchange rate.
The Travelex Buy Back Plus scheme means you can exchange any leftover currency with them after your trip, for the same rate as you bought it. Buy Back Plus is available for £4.99.
Help Desk
The Passenger Assistance Desk is adjacent to the check-in area.