Car Hire Newcastle Airport - Mini guide to Newcastle Airport

Newcastle airport, just 10 km outside Newcastle city centre, has a long history, having first opened in 1935. It deals with 3.3 million passengers per annum, with flights to trans-Atlantic destinations available to Toronto and Florida. A wide range of domestic and European connections are also served by airlines operating out of the airport.

Newcastle airport has only one terminal, which deals with all international and domestic arrivals and departures. The terminal is well designed, with a wide selection of facilities, and is well capable of dealing with the high traffic of passengers.

There are many shops available in the airport with WH Smith offering three outlets, positioned across level 1, level 2 and the departure lounge. Boots chemist also has an outlet in the terminal, and opens daily at 05:00. Airside you will find a good selection of duty-free provided, with products including fragrances, cosmetics, wines, spirits, electrical goods, watches, jewellery, CDs, confectionery and cigarettes.

Connections Food Court provides a self-service facility offering a wide variety of refreshment. Costa Coffee shop on the ground floor next to the international arrivals offers freshly brewed coffee. You will also find a bar, Cushie Butterfields Pub, located on the first floor of the terminal.

Business travellers will find facilities provided by the Cheviot Executive Lounge located in the Departure Lounge. A pleasant environment affords internet access, faxing facilities and telephones for the mobile professional. The British Airways Lounge in the Departures area also provides a business centre while the principle business centre is located on the first floor of the main terminal.

Those with special needs will find specially-adapted toilets in the airport, as well as ramps and extra-wide entry and exit points. While those with hearing difficulties can benefit from the presence of TDD phones, located across the terminal.

Further queries may be refered to the information desk, which is situated next to the newsagents on the ground floor of the terminal. You will also find 24-hour Tourist Information located on the ground level.