Flying from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Newcastle and Edinburgh are in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you catch your NCL to EDI flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Newcastle International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between NCL and EDI include:
Belfast International Airport
Dublin Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Right now, $64 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Newcastle International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $151. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from NCL to EDI, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Newcastle International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from NCL to EDI.
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Handy information about Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
71.29% of flights that take off from Newcastle International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Newcastle International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Newcastle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near NCL? If you're catching an early flight from Newcastle International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Newcastle International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Follow your own route with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and find adventure across Edinburgh and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the most popular month for flights from Newcastle International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Edinburgh in January.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Newcastle International Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from NCL to EDI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Edinburgh. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Glasgow is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No trip is complete without seeing Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.