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 12 venues with 159 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 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) | 16 | — | Hotels |
| O2 City Hall Newcastle | Newcastle Upon Tyne | 5.3 mi (8.5 km) | 10 | — | Hotels |
| Journal Tyne Theatre | Newcastle Upon Tyne | 5.4 mi (8.7 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Utilita Arena Newcastle | Newcastle Upon Tyne | 5.8 mi (9.3 km) | 17 | — | Hotels |
| The Glasshouse International Centre for Music | Gateshead | 6 mi (9.6 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Playhouse Whitley Bay | Whitley Bay | 9.6 mi (15.5 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Stadium of Light | Sunderland | 15 mi (23.5 km) | 21 | — | Hotels |
| Sunderland Empire Theatre | Sunderland | 15 mi (24.2 km) | 38 | — | Hotels |
| Middlesbrough Town Hall | Middlesbrough | 37 mi (59.1 km) | 2 | LBA, 52 mi | Hotels |
| Riverside Stadium | Middlesbrough | 37 mi (59.4 km) | 19 | LBA, 52 mi | Hotels |
| Sands Centre | Carlisle | 50 mi (80.8 km) | 25 | — | Hotels |
| Whitby Pavilion Theatre | Whitby | 57 mi (91.9 km) | 8 | LBA, 60 mi | Hotels |
Event weekends near NCL
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues NCL is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 1 | Whitby Pavilion Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 2 | Utilita Arena Newcastle | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 2 | Utilita Arena Newcastle | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 1 | Utilita Arena Newcastle | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 2 | Utilita Arena Newcastle | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 1 | Utilita Arena Newcastle | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 1 | Journal Tyne Theatre | 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 | 6 | Sands Centre | Search this weekend |
Next events near NCL
Hello Again - Neil Diamond Tribute
Whitby Pavilion Theatre, Whitby, North Yorkshire
From about $76.00View TicketsJon Anderson and The Band Geeks
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead, Gateshead
Westlife
Utilita Arena Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
Kerry Ellis
Whitby Pavilion Theatre, Whitby, North Yorkshire
Transvision Vamp
O2 City Hall Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
From about $92.00View TicketsPussycat Dolls
Utilita Arena Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
From about $107.00View TicketsSunderland AFC vs. Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Sunderland
From about $126.00View TicketsMiddlesbrough FC vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough
Eddi Reader
Whitby Pavilion Theatre, Whitby, North Yorkshire
From about $90.00View TicketsNewcastle United FC vs. Aston Villa FC
St James' Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
From about $158.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Hello Again - Neil Diamond Tribute
- Oct 1: Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks
- Oct 4: Westlife
- Oct 6: Transvision Vamp
- Oct 9: Pussycat Dolls
- Oct 10: Sunderland AFC vs. Brighton & Hove Albion FC
- Oct 11: Eddi Reader
- Oct 17: Newcastle United FC vs. Aston Villa FC
When events near NCL happen
- 61% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 29 of 50 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities NCL serves
| City | Events | From NCL | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 59 | 15 mi | Flights · Hotels |
| Newcastle Upon Tyne | 44 | 5.4 mi | Flights · Hotels · Hostels |
| Carlisle | 25 | 50 mi | Hotels |
| Middlesbrough | 21 | 37 mi | Hotels |
| Whitby | 8 | 57 mi | Hotels |
| Whitley Bay | 1 | 9.6 mi | Flights · Hotels |
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Frequently asked questions
How many events are near NCL in the next 12 weeks?
We list 22 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 6. Counted as of Sep 24, 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 Journal Tyne Theatre (5.4 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
