Flights
Flights to Newcastle Upon Tyne
Flying to Newcastle Upon Tyne for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Newcastle Upon Tyne, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 105 upcoming events in and around Newcastle Upon Tyne (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to central Newcastle Upon Tyne is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), 5.4 miles away. For Sunderland Empire Theatre, the nearest is NCL at 15 miles.
Airports serving Newcastle Upon Tyne
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Newcastle Upon Tyne, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle International Airport (NCL) 5.4 mi (9 km) | Large | Nearest to Sunderland Empire Theatre, Stadium of Light, Utilita Arena Newcastle, St James' Park, O2 City Hall Newcastle, Journal Tyne Theatre and Playhouse Whitley Bay. |
Nearest airport to each Newcastle Upon Tyne venue
The busiest venues in and around Newcastle Upon Tyne, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Empire Theatre Hotels near Sunderland Empire Theatre | NCL, 15 mi | — |
| Stadium of Light Hotels near Stadium of Light | NCL, 15 mi | — |
| Utilita Arena Newcastle Hotels near Utilita Arena Newcastle | NCL, 5.8 mi | — |
| St James' Park Hotels near St James' Park | NCL, 5.1 mi | — |
| O2 City Hall Newcastle Hotels near O2 City Hall Newcastle | NCL, 5.3 mi | — |
| Journal Tyne Theatre Hotels near Journal Tyne Theatre | NCL, 5.4 mi | — |
| Playhouse Whitley Bay Hotels near Playhouse Whitley Bay | NCL, 9.6 mi | — |
Flying in for a Newcastle Upon Tyne event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 6 events in and around Newcastle Upon Tyne; 83% on Fri–Sun; 3 of the 4 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Westlife
Utilita Arena Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
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 TicketsNewcastle United FC vs. Aston Villa FC
St James' Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
From about $158.00View TicketsProfessor Brian Cox
Utilita Arena Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
From about $154.00View TicketsPaul Smith
Utilita Arena Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
The Strokes
Utilita Arena Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
Paul Heaton
Utilita Arena Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
Search flights for:
- Oct 4: Westlife
- Oct 6: Transvision Vamp
- Oct 9: Pussycat Dolls
- Oct 17: Newcastle United FC vs. Aston Villa FC
- Oct 24: Paul Smith
- Oct 25: The Strokes
- Oct 29: Paul Heaton
- Oct 30: Korn
See all Newcastle Upon Tyne events →
Flying in to Newcastle Upon Tyne: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Sunderland Empire Theatre it is NCL, 15 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How many events are in Newcastle Upon Tyne in the next 30 days?
6 in and around Newcastle Upon Tyne in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 83% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 3 of the 4 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How many airports serve Newcastle Upon Tyne?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of central Newcastle Upon Tyne: Newcastle International Airport (NCL).
What is the closest airport to Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to central Newcastle Upon Tyne, 5.4 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Sunderland Empire Theatre?
The closest airport to Sunderland Empire Theatre is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), 15 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Stadium of Light?
The closest airport to Stadium of Light is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), 15 miles away in a straight line.
How far is NCL from central Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 5.4 miles (9 km) from central Newcastle Upon Tyne in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
