Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take your pick of 845 weekly Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Jetstar is the earliest flight available. Qantas operates the last service of the day at 18:50.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BNE to NTL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Newcastle (and then other parts of Australia) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with Jetstar on this route.
Qantas is the most punctual carrier offering BNE to NTL flights, with 68.82% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BNE and NTL include:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
Cairns Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport flight is R 672. A return plane ticket is currently R 1,407. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BNE to NTL.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BNE to NTL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brisbane Airport, 66.16% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Brisbane Airport from central Brisbane, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BNE:
Arriving at Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Consider staying at Sleepy Hill Motor Inn after your Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport flight. It's not too far from NTL and a good option if you'd like to relax as soon as possible.
Grab a Newcastle Airport rental car and discover Newcastle and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Newcastle Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to central Newcastle
Newcastle Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Newcastle. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Newcastle Airport (NTL)
April is the busiest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Newcastle in January.
When booking your flight from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Newcastle, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BNE to NTL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Newcastle has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres south-west of Newcastle, a visit to Sydney will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Australia, consider Canberra, about 354 kilometres south-west of Newcastle. Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House are among the biggest draws.