Passengers at Newcastle Airport use just one terminal, which is shared by all flights. Although the terminal building is easy to navigate, it is very small and is often crowded.

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After security, there is a significant lack of seating, and there are almost no seats in the public area.

Passport control on arrival can take more than 45 minutes, whereas security checks before departure tend to be better organised and you’ll usually spend 15–20 minutes queuing.

Find out how to apply for an ETA to enter the UK in our article ‘Visas for the United Kingdom’.

Connecting flights

Newcastle is not primarily a transfer hub, and therefore the airport does not offer the option of a direct transfer without leaving the transit area.

You must always go through passport control, go outside, walk between the arrivals and departures halls, and check in again.

If you’re planning a transfer at Newcastle on your own, allow for a transfer time of approximately60 minutes from arrival to the departure gate.