Travelling from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): what you need to know
Sunshine Coast's timezone is UTC+10, making Sunshine Coast ten hours ahead of Newcastle.
To ensure you get on your NCL to MCY flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Newcastle International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight is $1,096. A round-trip fare right now is $2,596. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from NCL to MCY, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Newcastle International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Handy information about Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
Of all flights leaving Newcastle International Airport, 71.29% land on time at their destination.
Central Newcastle to Newcastle International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to NCL? If you're catching an early flight from Newcastle International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Book a hotel close to MCY if you have a late Newcastle International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Sunshine Coast Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Apex or East Coast and experience more of Sunshine Coast and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sunshine Coast Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to central Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Airport to the centre of Sunshine Coast has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
January is the most popular month for flights from Newcastle International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Sunshine Coast in April.
Book your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport for January if you want to go to Sunshine Coast during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NCL to MCY sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Sunshine Coast, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Travel around 113 kilometres south to Brisbane to check off its top attractions. From South Bank Parklands to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 177 kilometres south of Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
