How to find cheap flights to Newcastle Airport (NTL)
R 27,741 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Newcastle Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to NTL, the lowest fare is R 14,542.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to land some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Newcastle, where Newcastle Airport is located.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Newcastle by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you browse prices for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
If you aren't in a rush to travel to Newcastle, consider taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Newcastle Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Newcastle
May is typically the cheapest month to board a flight to Newcastle.
If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to NTL.
July is the most popular month for flights to NTL. It's the perfect time to experience Newcastle at its liveliest.
April is the least busy time of year to travel if you prefer a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Newcastle then.
With averages of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF), January is when Newcastle is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
Ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF), July brings the lowest temperatures.
August comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With four days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Newcastle.
Rain is more likely during March, which gets around ten days of wet weather.
Flying to Newcastle Airport (NTL): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Newcastle Airport, these major airlines make getting to Newcastle nice and easy:
If you want to jet off with the most punctual carrier, book your NTL plane ticket with Qantas. Up to 69% of its flights into this airport land according to schedule.
Once you arrive at NTL, you'll be in the UTC+11 timezone.
Sleepy Hill Motor Inn is a comfortable stay within easy reach of Newcastle Airport. Put your feet up here after your flight to NTL.
Pick up a car hire in NTL with popular companies like Alamo, Europcar and Sixt. Get behind the wheel and get ready to discover Newcastle and beyond.
Newcastle Airport has an on-time rating of 71%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Newcastle Airport is located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
Getting to central Newcastle from Newcastle Airport (NTL)
NTL is about 27 kilometres from central Newcastle.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to NTL, it'll take around 30 minutes to reach the centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Newcastle:
Newcastle highlights
These popular attractions should feature on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Newcastle:
Bathers Way Coastal Walk: A classic place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is around 2 kilometres east of the city centre.
Emerald Garden: You'll find this park roughly 5 kilometres west of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Newcastle.
Nobbys Beach: Hit up this landmark next. About 2 kilometres east of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Newcastle experience.
How to get to Maitland from Newcastle Airport (NTL)
On your way to the nearby city of Maitland? It's about 32 kilometres from NTL. Give yourself around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Plan for a journey time of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes when making your way to Maitland on public transport.
Travelling from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Umina Beach
Umina Beach is located around 97 kilometres from Newcastle Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the ride by public transport takes about 3 hours 50 minutes.
The drive time to Umina Beach is roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Explore more of Australia
Feel like exploring more? Sydney will keep things interesting on your trip through Australia. It's around 137 kilometres south-west of Newcastle and features Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour. The major airport for this city is Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD).
Wollongong is another popular destination in Australia and is roughly 209 kilometres south-west of Newcastle. Set your sights on top attractions like Wollongong Beach, Pulpit Rock and Wollongong City Beach.
Add one more stop to the mix with Maitland. Roughly 27 kilometres west of Newcastle, Maitland Gaol, Golden Whistler Park and Pambalong Nature Reserve are reasons to visit.
