Airport guide
Flying into Newcastle International (NCL)
Every venue below has NCL as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is a large airport 5.4 miles from central Newcastle Upon Tyne in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 13 venues with 148 upcoming events (as of Nov 9, 2026); the closest is St James' Park at 5.1 miles.
Venues nearest NCL
| Venue | City | From NCL | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Park | Newcastle Upon Tyne | 5.1 mi (8.2 km) | 17 | None | Hotels |
| O2 City Hall Newcastle | Newcastle Upon Tyne | 5.3 mi (8.5 km) | 15 | None | Hotels |
| Domain At Event Northumbria | Newcastle | 5.3 mi (8.5 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Northumbria University | Newcastle Upon Tyne | 5.4 mi (8.7 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Utilita Arena Newcastle | Newcastle Upon Tyne | 5.8 mi (9.3 km) | 9 | None | Hotels |
| The Glasshouse International Centre for Music | Gateshead | 6 mi (9.6 km) | 2 | None | Hotels |
| Stadium of Light | Sunderland | 15 mi (23.5 km) | 16 | None | Hotels |
| Sunderland Empire Theatre | Sunderland | 15 mi (24.2 km) | 39 | None | Hotels |
| Middlesbrough Town Hall | Middlesbrough | 37 mi (59.1 km) | 2 | LBA, 52 mi | Hotels |
| Riverside Stadium | Middlesbrough | 37 mi (59.4 km) | 16 | LBA, 52 mi | Hotels |
| Sands Centre | Carlisle | 50 mi (80.8 km) | 25 | None | Hotels |
| Carlisle Cathedral | Carlisle | 51 mi (81.2 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Whitby Pavilion Theatre | Whitby | 57 mi (91.9 km) | 4 | LBA, 60 mi | Hotels |
Event weekends near NCL
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues NCL is the first airport for, counted Nov 9, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 2 | O2 City Hall Newcastle | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 2 | O2 City Hall Newcastle | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 4 | Sunderland Empire Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 7 | Sands Centre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 5 | Sands Centre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 3 | Sands Centre | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 1 | O2 City Hall Newcastle | Search this weekend |
Next events near NCL
Skye Newman
O2 City Hall Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
From about $254.00View TicketsShaun Ryder
Whitby Pavilion Theatre, Whitby, North Yorkshire
Jonathan Pie
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough
Vivaldi's Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle, Cumbria
From about $55.00View TicketsUndertale Live: The Determination Symphony
O2 City Hall Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
From about $59.00View TicketsJohn Lydon
Whitby Pavilion Theatre, Whitby, North Yorkshire
From about $87.00View TicketsDeep Purple
Utilita Arena Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle United FC vs. Arsenal FC
St James' Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
From about $143.00View TicketsMiddlesbrough FC vs. Bristol City FC
Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough
From about $134.00View TicketsMiddlesbrough FC vs. Swansea City AFC
Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough
From about $134.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: Skye Newman
- Nov 11: Shaun Ryder
- Nov 12: Jonathan Pie
- Nov 14: Vivaldi's Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending
- Nov 15: Undertale Live: The Determination Symphony
- Nov 18: John Lydon
- Nov 21: Newcastle United FC vs. Arsenal FC
- Nov 24: Middlesbrough FC vs. Swansea City AFC
When events near NCL happen
- 52% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 26 of 59 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities NCL serves
| City | Events | From NCL | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 55 | 15 mi | Flights · Hotels |
| Newcastle Upon Tyne | 42 | 5.4 mi | Flights · Hotels · Hostels |
| Carlisle | 26 | 50 mi | Hotels |
| Middlesbrough | 18 | 37 mi | Hotels |
| Whitby | 4 | 57 mi | Hotels |
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Frequently asked questions
How many events are near NCL in the next 12 weeks?
We list 24 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues NCL is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Dec 11, with 7. Counted as of Nov 9, 2026.
How far is NCL from downtown Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 5.4 miles (8.7 km) from downtown Newcastle Upon Tyne in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
How far is NCL from Sunderland Empire Theatre?
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 15 miles from Sunderland Empire Theatre in a straight line.
Which venues are closest to NCL?
Of the venues NCL is the first airport we list for, the closest are St James' Park (5.1 miles), O2 City Hall Newcastle (5.3 miles) and Domain At Event Northumbria (5.3 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
