Travelling from Chengdu to Newcastle International Airport (NCL): What you need to know
Newcastle is eight hours behind Chengdu. Newcastle International Airport is located in Newcastle, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Chengdu to NCL. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu, TFU can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Chengdu to Newcastle International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Chengdu Tianfu International Airport:
87% of flights leaving Chengdu Tianfu International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of TFU.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
CTU is about 16 kilometres from central Chengdu. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport the day before your Chengdu to NCL flight:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 90% of flights taking off from here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
The street address for CTU is Airport Expressway Entrance.
About Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
Consider booking a hotel near NCL if you're catching a late flight from Chengdu to Newcastle International Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Newcastle International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Newcastle and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Chengdu to Newcastle International Airport flight.
Getting from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to central Newcastle
Central Newcastle is around 14 kilometres from Newcastle International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
At the moment, R 8,932 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Newcastle International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 16,188. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chengdu to NCL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Cheap Chengdu to Newcastle International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
August is when most people book flights from Chengdu to Newcastle International Airport (NCL). Plan your visit to Newcastle in January for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Chengdu to NCL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Newcastle, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chengdu to Newcastle International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Newcastle
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Newcastle right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Chengdu to Newcastle International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Hadrian's Wall Path, Chinatown Express and Tyne Bridge are highlights which should be on any good Newcastle itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen Newcastle, now it's time to explore other corners of the United Kingdom. Travel around 290 kilometres south to Birmingham to check off its leading sights. From Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery to Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of the United Kingdom, consider Glasgow, roughly 193 kilometres northwest of Newcastle. West End, Glasgow Cathedral and King's Theatre are among its highlights.
