Newcastle International is the North East’s largest airport with 5.4 million customers passing through its doors in 2018.
It’s a jobs generator, supporting 18,900 jobs, including 3,500 onsite. Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Northumberland, Durham, North and South Tyneside Councils own 51 per cent of the airport company.
It connects to 80 destinations directly and provides access to a global network through London, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Munich and Dubai.
In 2019, Newcastle International was named best in its category for customer service at Airport Council International’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards for the second year running.
Latest News
Region welcomes European media to mark launch of new easyJet routes
by Lisa Kelly | 4th November 2024 |
Travel journalists and social media influencers from Netherlands and France enjoyed a weekend exploring the North East to mark the launch of two new routes into Newcastle International Airport. The media were invited to...
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Exciting future ahead as KLM and Newcastle Airport celebrate 40 years of partnership
by Lisa Kelly | 25th October 2024 |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is celebrating a landmark 40 years of partnership with Newcastle Airport this week. The airline has played a pivotal role in connecting the North East to the world and has...
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Newcastle International Airport Named Routes World Awards Overall Winner
by Lisa Kelly | 8th October 2024 |
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) has been crowned the Overall Winner at the Routes World Awards 2024, while also retaining the Under 5 Million passenger award for the second consecutive year. The airport was one...
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