Treat yourself before you get to your destination

Skip the hustle and bustle and purchase a fast track to get you swiftly through to the departure lounge, you’ll then be welcomed by nine bars and 11 shops including the World of Duty Free.

Pick up last minute buys or holiday treats and gifts with everything from fashion accessories, spirits, fragrances and confectionery. Thanks to the shop and collect service, you can buy as many goodies as you like without the worry of excess baggage.

It’s easy to navigate, just make your purchases and they’ll be stored safely while you’re sipping sangrias in the sun, then simply pick them up when you return to the airport. It’ll come in handy once you’ve discovered shops like Accessorize Boots, JD and Namco.

Looking to escape? The Aspire Lounge has the perfect pre-flight drink waiting for you. Enjoy unlimited internet access, light snacks and a nice cold beverage. It’s the ideal hide out for the kids too, thanks to the new Airside Andy Play Pod – child friendly tablets loaded with a range of exciting games.

If you fancy an upgrade you can always head to the Aspire Plus Lounge, exclusively for adults. There are private rooms, premium Wi-Fi and snooze pods containing a private smart TV with on-demand services.

When you’re not soaking up that free airport internet looking for your next cheap holidays from Newcastle Airport, you could be catching up on that much needed R&R.

If all those amenities weren’t enough, allow us to introduce the Aerospa – the airport beauty lounge where you can be pampered from head to toe. You’ll be holiday prepped in no time, from hair styling, waxing, massages and manicures.

To and from Newcastle Airport

Lying in the heart of the North East, getting to the airport is easy. Sitting by the A1, you have the perfect access from both the north and south leading you directly to the airport. It’s simple, just pop in the Newcastle Airport postcode NE13 8BZ into your sat-nav.

There are plenty of car parking options to suit your length of travel and budget, with everything from fast track, meet and greet and express parking. It can be as simple as handing your keys to one of the trusted chauffeurs.

If your chosen car park isn’t directly outside the terminal, you’ll either be a short walk away or a five to 10-minute shuttle bus journey.

Thanks to the official taxi service, even last minute holidays to Newcastle Airport are simple with this reliable and efficient service. It’s exclusive to the airport and the only taxi service that can pick you up or drop you off immediately outside the terminal building.

With fantastic connections to the North East rail network, you can expect trains every 12 minutes from Newcastle Central Station. Once arriving, you’ll need to head to the Metro station under the train station and board a metro on the green line taking you directly to the airport.

Cyclists will be pleased to know that free cycle parking is just opposite the international arrivals.

Stay a little longer in Newcastle

In preparation for those of you who have early flights, there’s a 4* hotel situated directly across from the terminal.

You’ll find the Double Tree Hilton Hotel will be your sleeping buddy with signature chocolate chip cookies on arrival. You’re in close proximity to the Metro links across Tyne and Wear too, giving you the perfect opportunity to explore Newcastle’s finest.

Not to mention with their sleep, park and fly packages, your holiday from Newcastle Airport has everything taken care of.

There is also plenty of hotels and B&Bs just a short drive away. From the Britannia Hotel to the Premier Inn, you’ll never be far away from starting your dream holiday.