Tyne Bridge
A steel arch bridge from 1928 over the River Tyne, the symbol of the city, joining Newcastle and Gateshead.
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Newcastle: airports, things to do and where to stay
Newcastle upon Tyne, in north-east England, stands on the River Tyne, with its famous bridges, a lively nightlife and a heritage going back to Roman times.
Newcastle airports
From the airport to central Newcastle
Newcastle International Airport airport is about 8 km from central Newcastle.
Tyne and Wear Metro
The Tyne and Wear Metro Green line runs from the airport station, next to the terminal, to Newcastle Central Station in about 25 min.
Autobuses
Local buses connect the airport with the surrounding area and with Newcastle.
Taxi
A taxi rank by the arrivals area. It is the most convenient way to reach the city centre, though it costs more than public transport.
Newcastle
Things to do in Newcastle
Gateshead Millennium Bridge
An arch-shaped footbridge that tilts to let ships pass. It links Newcastle's Quayside with the Gateshead bank.
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BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
A contemporary art centre in a former flour mill on the Tyne, on the Gateshead side.
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Newcastle Castle
The 12th-century Norman keep that gave the city its name. You can climb to the roof for views of the bridges and the river.
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Which airport serves Newcastle?
Newcastle is served by Newcastle International Airport (NCL).
How far is the airport from central Newcastle?
Newcastle International Airport airport is about 8 km from central Newcastle.
How do I get from the airport to central Newcastle?
From Newcastle International Airport airport you can take Tyne and Wear Metro (metro), Autobuses (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Newcastle?
Highlights of Newcastle include Tyne Bridge, Gateshead Millennium Bridge, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, and Newcastle Castle.
Photo credits
- Tyne Bridge: PangolinOne, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge: Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art: 06benste, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Newcastle Castle: Robin van Mourik from Alkmaar, Netherlands, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons