Newcastle International is the North East’s largest airport with 5.4 million customers passing through its doors in 2018.
It’s a jobs generator, supporting 18,900 jobs, including 3,500 onsite. Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Northumberland, Durham, North and South Tyneside Councils own 51 per cent of the airport company.
It connects to 80 destinations directly and provides access to a global network through London, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Munich and Dubai.
In 2019, Newcastle International was named best in its category for customer service at Airport Council International’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards for the second year running.
Latest News
Newcastle International Airport secures new route to Frankfurt as Lufthansa returns to the North East
by Deb Bell | 24th February 2021 |
Newcastle International Airport has added to its list of destinations thanks to a brand new daily service to Frankfurt Airport with Lufthansa. Operated by Europe’s only Five Star airline, the new route is due...
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Lufthansa takes off from Newcastle with inaugural service to Munich and beyond
by Deb Bell | 3rd February 2020 |
Lufthansa’s newest route to Germany has taken off today with a nonstop service from Newcastle to Munich. The six-weekly service operates Sunday to Friday and offers leisure and business travellers from the North East...
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Newcastle International announces target to become a Net Zero Airport by 2035
by Shelley Johnson | 22nd January 2020 |
Newcastle International has announced its ambitious plans to become a Net Zero emissions airport by 2035. As the majority of airports across Europe announce their plans to become Net Zero before 2050, the North...
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Local businessman to save hours of travelling each year thanks to new Lufthansa route at Newcastle International Airport
by Shelley Johnson | 21st January 2020 |
A businessman who takes around 150 flights a year has said that the addition of Lufthansa at Newcastle International Airport will save him hours of precious time he would usually spend commuting per year....
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North East businesses will save precious time thanks to new Lufthansa route
by Deb Bell | 21st January 2020 |
The North East and Germany have traded over £3bn worth of goods over the past 12 months, leading local businesses to praise Newcastle International Airport’s vital new time-saving connection to Munich. With more exports...
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TUI UK launches additional 38,000 seats for winter 2020 from Newcastle Airport
by Shelley Johnson | 10th December 2019 |
TUI, the world’s leading holiday company and the UK’s number one holiday provider, has announced its winter 2020 programme with the reintroduction of holidays to Sharm El Sheikh. From the 7th November 2020 TUI...
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First seasonal flight of 2019 takes off to NYC
by Shelley Johnson | 10th December 2019 |
The first seasonal flight into the heart of New York City takes took to the skies Newcastle International Airport on 28 November. Each year, holidaymakers can take a bite of the Big Apple and...
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Prices slashed on thousands of designer items at world duty free sale
by Shelley Johnson | 12th November 2019 |
Thousands of designer items will see their prices slashed as Newcastle Airport’s World Duty Free Sale celebrates its 21st birthday. Newcastle International and World Duty Free are hosting the huge four-day sale at the...
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Brand new luxury lounge set to open at Newcastle International Airport
by Shelley Johnson | 25th October 2019 |
A brand-new luxury lounge will soon be under construction at Newcastle International Airport. The Airport’s new premium lounge will boast high-end hospitality and fantastic views of the runway – and is set to open...
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TUI UK launches additional 98,000 seats for Summer 2020 from Newcastle Airport
by Shelley Johnson | 25th October 2019 |
New flights to Santorini, Hurghada and Skiathos Additional weekly flights introduce 10 and 11 night holidays to Antalya 98,000 extra seats go on sale today from Newcastle Airport TUI, the UK’s largest holiday company,...
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Newcastle named the UK’s best value airport
by Shelley Johnson | 2nd October 2019 |
Comprehensive research conducted by beach holiday specialist On the Beach, has revealed that when the costs of essential airport products are compared at the UK’s busiest airports, Newcastle offers the very best value for...
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Newcastle Airport ranks high in customer service survey
by Shelley Johnson | 11th September 2019 |
Newcastle International has been ranked the sixth best airport in Europe for customer satisfaction during the spring period. The North East’s largest airport, which benchmarks itself against other UK airports, performed best in its...
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