Newcastle Airport is conveniently located in the heart of the North East and is easily accessible by road from across the region and beyond.
The airport is situated just off the A696, which connects directly to the A1, making it easy to reach whether you're travelling from the north, south or west.
Satellite Navigation
If you're using a sat nav, please enter the following postcode: NE13 8BZ
Directions to the Airport
- From the North - Follow the A1 southbound and join the A696, which leads directly to Newcastle Airport. If travelling from Edinburgh, the A68/A696 provides a direct route to the Airport.
- From the South - Travel north on the A1 and follow signs for Newcastle Airport via the A696.
- From the West - The A69 connects with the A1, providing a straightforward route to the airport via the A696.
Approximate Driving Times
Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions, but typical drive times to Newcastle Airport are:
- Newcastle city centre – 15 minutes
- Durham – 45 minutes
- Sunderland – 45 minutes
- Darlington – 1 hour
- Carlisle – 75 minutes
- Leeds – 2 hours
- York – 2 hours
- Edinburgh – 2 hours
- Glasgow – 3 hours
- Manchester – 3 hours