Travelling from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD): what you need to know
Leave enough time to catch your NTL to EMD flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Brisbane Airport is a sought-after stop between NTL and EMD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport flight is R 4,227. A return plane ticket right now is R 9,134. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from NTL to EMD, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from NTL to EMD.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport.
Handy information about Newcastle Airport (NTL)
When it comes to Newcastle Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Newcastle to Newcastle Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport, have a look at Sleepy Hill Motor Inn. It's a short drive from NTL.
Arriving at Emerald Airport (EMD)
Reserve a hotel close to EMD if you have a late Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up an Emerald Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Emerald and beyond.
Reserve your ride from Emerald Airport several weeks in advance to lock in the best possible deal. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Emerald Airport (EMD) to central Emerald
From Emerald Airport, Emerald is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Emerald Airport (EMD)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Emerald. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport, consider the type of weather you like. December is the warmest month in Emerald, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NTL to EMD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Emerald, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Travel about 499 kilometres north to Townsville to tick off its top sights. From The Strand Beach to Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Mackay is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 290 kilometres north of Emerald. No journey is complete without seeing Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach.
