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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Newcastle Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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Don’t sleep near the bathroom. The door bangs and woke me up everytime someone needed to go. -Stef
NCL Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Newcastle International Airport.
What to Expect
Newcastle Airport (code: NCL) has a large, modern terminal that handles European and international routes. Facilities include several shops and eateries as well as free WiFi. A landside eatery, Greggs, is open 24 hours. For added comfort while you wait, economy class passengers can pay to enter two airport lounges.
Sleeping in Newcastle Airport
Airport staff seem to be okay with overnight campers. There are some comfortable couches and chairs in the 24-hour landside eatery. Beyond that, armrest-free is limited, so look around for some or opt for the floor. Bring a blanket and earplugs to combat chilly temperatures and standard airport noise. For uninterrupted sleep, several hotels are on airport premises within walking distance of the terminal. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Newcastle Airport:
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport – Approx. 2-minute walk from the terminal. Day rooms may be available; contact the hotel directly. » Check Rates
- Premier Inn Newcastle Airport Hotel – Short walk from the terminal (approx. 5 minutes). » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Newcastle upon Tyne, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass, or using a lounge membership program.
- Aspire Lounge – Location: Airside, Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- AspirePlus Lounge – Location: Main Terminal, Airside, Level 1. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass.
Airline Lounges
If you are a First or Business Class traveller, you may have access to the lounges listed below. For more information, check the airline’s website.
- British Airways Lounge – Location: Airside, Lower Level.
Drinking Water
No dedicated refill stations reported. A traveller notes that restaurant staff may refill bottles on request. (User report)
Food & Drinks
Gregg’s (Landside) is reported to be open 24 hours. Other restaurants and coffee shops (Landside and Airside) operate on varying schedules. M&S Food to Go (Landside) is a convenient option for snacks and drinks.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Location: Landside beside WH Smith. Hours: 24 hours a day. Fee: £8 per piece per 24 hours.
Mobile Charging
Charging points are reported to be available airside in a bar area. (Traveller report, September 2024)
Showers
Unfortunately, there are no showers available to freshen up. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available. Connect to the “_NCLFreeWiFi” network. A premium service is available for £5 via the “_NCLPremiumWiFi” network.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
- Accessibility Services – A Changing Places toilet is available landside for travellers requiring additional space and support facilities.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs, including Travelex machines, are available and dispense British Pounds and Euros. Fees may apply.
- Baby Care Facilities – Four baby-changing facilities are available (two landside, two airside).
- Baggage Porters – Porter service is available. Approx. £12 for up to four bags, with an additional charge per extra item. More information is available at the arrivals hall.
- Currency Exchange – Travelex currency exchange services are available landside and airside. Hours vary.
- Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available, along with a small selection of shops including WH Smith. Most shops operate in line with flight schedules.
- Fast Track Service – Fast Track security is available for a fee (approx. £6). Booking online is recommended.
- Games Room – Namco Games offers arcade-style entertainment. A child-friendly play area is also available in the Flying Hippo restaurant (airside).
- Luggage Wrapping – Luggage wrapping services are available. Approx. £8 for a standard suitcase and £10 for larger items.
- Pharmacy – Boots pharmacy is available and operates in line with flight schedules. Pre-order options may be available for certain items.
- Prayer Room – A prayer room is available on Level 2 of the main terminal and is open 24 hours.
- Smoking – Smoking is permitted only in designated areas outside the terminal. An airside smoking area may be accessible via a bar (patronage required).
- Spa Services – AeroSpa offers spa treatments airside. Hours are not confirmed.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are available onsite, on the ground floor opposite Domestic Arrivals: Alamo • Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Europcar • Hertz • Interrent • National.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Metro
Tyne and Wear Metro light rail system links the airport to stops at Haymarket, Monument and Central Station in Newcastle city center, and a metro stop in Sunderland. Trains depart daily every 12 minutes between 5:44 AM (6:27 AM on Sundays) and 11:58 PM, with a one-way journey time of 25 minutes between the airport and Newcastle city center. Connections to long-distance trains on the North East rail network are available from Central Station in Newcastle.
Taxi
Arrow Cars is Newcastle Airport’s official taxi service provider and the only taxi company authorized to pick up and drop off passengers directly outside the terminal. Taxis can be booked at the service desk near the Domestic Arrivals area or at the taxi rank in front of the terminal. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
Last updated: 2026-03-18
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.