Flying from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Ballina Byron Airport (BNK): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to make your NTL to BNK flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
FlyPelican is your gateway to exploring Ballina (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Australia!). Browse the direct flights from Newcastle Airport to Ballina Byron Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with FlyPelican on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Newcastle Airport to Ballina Byron Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a popular stop between NTL and BNK.
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Right now, R 2,427 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Newcastle Airport to Ballina Byron Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,290. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from NTL to BNK, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Newcastle Airport to Ballina Byron Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from NTL to BNK.
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Handy information about Newcastle Airport (NTL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Newcastle Airport, data shows 70.76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Newcastle Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Newcastle. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your flight from Newcastle Airport to Ballina Byron Airport off to a relaxed start. Only a short drive from NTL, stay at Sleepy Hill Motor Inn and be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Consider staying in a hotel near BNK if you're on a late Newcastle Airport to Ballina Byron Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Ballina Byron Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Hertz and chase adventure across Ballina and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Ballina Byron Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) to central Ballina
From Ballina Byron Airport, Ballina is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
April is the busiest month for flights from Newcastle Airport to Ballina Byron Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Ballina in April.
The warmest month in Ballina is January, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Newcastle Airport to Ballina Byron Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NTL to BNK sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Ballina, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Travel about 161 kilometres north to Brisbane to tick off its popular sights. From South Bank Parklands to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Gold Coast is another essential stop in Australia and is around 97 kilometres north of Ballina. No trip is complete without visiting SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.