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Nearest Airport to Newcastle upon Tyne: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Newcastle upon Tyne is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), about 8.7 km (5 mi) away.

Closest airport NCL Newcastle International Airport 8.7 km · 5 mi · ~9 min by car

Airports near Newcastle upon Tyne

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    Newcastle International Airport Flag of United KingdomNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    NCL 8.7 km5 mi · ~9 min
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    Teesside International Airport Flag of United KingdomDarlington, Durham, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MME 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
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    RAF Spadeadam Flag of United KingdomSpadeadam, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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    RAF Leeming Flag of United KingdomNorthallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
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    Carlisle Lake District Airport Flag of United KingdomCarlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    CAX 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 22 min
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    RAF Topcliffe Flag of United KingdomThirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
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    Leeds Bradford Airport Flag of United KingdomLeeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LBA 123 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min
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    Leeds East Airport Flag of United KingdomTadcaster, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGCM 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 19 min
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    Barrow Walney Island Airport Flag of United KingdomBarrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BWF 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
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    Edinburgh Airport Flag of United KingdomIngliston, Edinburgh, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    EDI 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The nearest airport to Newcastle upon Tyne is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), about 8.7 km (5 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Newcastle upon Tyne?

Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 8.7 km from Newcastle upon Tyne in a straight line — roughly 9 min by car.

What other airports are near Newcastle upon Tyne?

Teesside International Airport (MME) — 53 km, RAF Spadeadam — 60 km and RAF Leeming — 75 km.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Newcastle International Airport?

About 9 min by car for the 8.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.