Information about flights from London to Newcastle
Flights from London to Newcastle are available daily, giving you the opportunity to visit this proud industrial city in the north-east of England. Built on the River Tyne, the city's proud shipbuilding heritage has now given way to a more contemporary claim as a city with an amazing night life.
Choose cheap flights from London to Newcastle with lastminute.com to appreciate this city in full. The Edwardian Theatre Royal, on Grey Street, is home to world class drama, dance and opera productions. Take flights to Newcastle to tour the Castle Keep, a Scheduled Ancient Monument which was once the site of Roman fort. Or book flights from London to enjoy the shopping experience, every day of the week, usually until 8pm. Start with the city centre Eldon Square Mall, then take a bus to Metrocentre, Europe's biggest shopping centre. New Castle is also worth a culinary visit; it is possible to eat your way around the world in its many eclectic restaurants - the Quayside is particularly popular. Newcastle city centre is compact and easy to navigate, so you can walk between destinations quite quickly.
After enjoying your flight from London to Newcastle, you will find the weather in the city similar to the rest of the UK - warm in the spring, with summer temperatures typically around 20 degrees. If you take flights to Newcastle in the winter, expect it to be cold with occasional snow. Transferring from the airport to the city centre after flights from London to Newcastle is simple - the Metro runs every 12 minutes, with the journey taking around 25 minutes.
You can purchase a range of different Metro cards which allow you to travel on both trains and buses while in the city. A typical 7 day card costs £28. Taxis are plentiful - expect to pay around £5 for a 3 kilometre journey. Arriving in Newcastle after your flights from London, you will find the people very friendly and welcoming. English is the native language of Newcastle and the currency is UK sterling. The religion of the UK is Christian, although church attendance is not widely observed. With a population of just over 11,000, Newcastle is not a large city, but when taking flights from London, you will find a lively vibe in this modern city.
You can book cheap flights from London to Newcastle, together with hotels, at lastminute.com, which offers a range of the best deals available. Flights from London to Newcastle can depart from either London Heathrow or London Gatwick. With prices starting at around £70, you should book your cheap flights from London to Newcastle as soon as possible, and sample all that the city of Newcastle has to offer.
