Cheap Flights from Sydney to Newcastle

Please note: This page is about flights to Newcastle, UK. Click here for information on flights from Sydney to Newcastle Williamtown, Australia.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Newcastle?

There are no direct flights available from Sydney to Newcastle or any other city in the United Kingdom. Several airlines offer flights with 1 stop along the way. The most common names on this route include:

• British Airways
• Cathay Pacific
• Qantas
• Qatar Airways

These airlines often stop in their hub cities on the way, making it easy to add a 3rd country to your holiday. Find out more about booking multi-city trips here.

Is there a time difference between Sydney and Newcastle?

Yes. In the Australian summer, Newcastle is 11 hours behind Sydney. In winter, this is reduced to a 9 hour difference.

What is the weather like in Newcastle?

Newcastle-upon-Tyne is far colder than Sydney. Its hottest month, July, has an average temperature of 15°C. This is comparable with July in Sydney, which is in the depths of the Australian winter.

In the British winter, Newcastle regularly sees snow and has an average temperature of 4°C in January.

How expensive is Newcastle?

Essential travel information for Newcastle

A passport with 6 months’ validity is required for all international flights from Sydney.

If you’re visiting as a tourist for 6 months or shorter, you do not need a visa to visit the UK. However, if you want to work, study or stay longer, you will need to apply for a visa before you travel.

Departing from Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD) is the busiest international airport in Australia. It is 13km south of the city, and you have the choice to drive, take a taxi, get a bus or catch a train to the airport.

Sydney has 3 terminals:

• All international flights leave from Terminal 1
• Terminals 2 and 3 are used for domestic flights

For international flights, you should aim to be at the airport 3 hours before your departure time.

When you enter Terminal 1, you will see several rows of check-in desks, organised by airline. The airport’s best food court and a few shops are found before you go through passport control, but there are also dining options on the other side of the security screening. This is also where you’ll find the airport’s duty-free shops.

Arriving in Newcastle

Newcastle Airport (NCL) is the UK’s 11th busiest airport, with roughly the same number of annual passengers as Australia’s Cairns Airport.

Newcastle has a single terminal for all flights. Once international passengers have picked up their baggage and been through all security checks, they enter into the arrivals hall. Here, you’ll find currency exchange booths, cafes, car hire counters and the entrance to the Metro.

The airport is 13km from the city, which takes 15 minutes to drive in good traffic.

Return flights from Newcastle to Sydney

For your return flight to Australia, the easiest way to the airport is by Metro. Trains leave regularly throughout the day, including stops at popular stations such as Central, Haymarket and Monument.

Read more about flights from Newcastle (UK) to Sydney.

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Please note: all information is correct as of November 2018.