Cheap Flights from Newcastle to Aberdeen

This information is correct as of March 2016

Airlines flying from Newcastle to Aberdeen

Direct flights from Newcastle to Aberdeen are available with Eastern Airways.

Terminal Information

Newcastle Airport

Newcastle Airport located 6 miles north west of Newcastle upon Tyne has just one terminal. Passengers on flights to Aberdeen should arrive at Newcastle Airport at least 1 hour before their flight is scheduled to depart. Eastern Airlines advises that check in desks close 30 minutes before the flight and no passengers will be accepted beyond this time. To speed up the time between check-in and arriving in the departure lounge Eastern Airways have a dedicated security lane at Newcastle Airport offering a fast track service.

In the departure lounge at Newcastle Airport there’s a great variety of facilities. Shops include Accessorize, JD Sports, Boots, Dixons, and WHSmith and places to eat feature Upper Crust, The Beer House, Caffe Ritazza, Bar 11 and Greggs. Additional facilities include an Aerospa beauty lounge for express beauty treatments, a games area and a premium lounge.

Newcastle Airport offers up to 45 minutes of free Wi-Fi access throughout the terminal building.

Aberdeen Airport

Aberdeen Airport is 5 miles to the north west of Aberdeen city centre. There is just one terminal at the airport, the Arrivals Hall is located on the ground floor and after baggage claim you will find a Costa Coffee, Wetherspoon pub and The Kitchen as well as a small selection of shops - WHSmith, Tie Rack and Rolling Luggage.

Onward travel options from Aberdeen Airport to Aberdeen include car hire, taxi and bus. Car hire companies are located together in the car hire building which is connected to the airport by a covered walkway. Here you will find National, Avis, Enterprise and Europcar. The most direct bus service to Aberdeen is the Jet Service 727 which goes from Aberdeen Airport to Aberdeen Airport with a limited number of stops, providing a shorter journey time. Buses depart from 4.30am (5.30am on weekends) to 11.30pm (11pm on Sunday), every 10 minutes during peak hours and a single fare is £2.90.

Taxis from Aberdeen Airport to Aberdeen will take around 25 minutes, a fare is approximately £15 depending on your destination and time of travel.

If you’re travelling a little further afield you can take a taxi or Jet Connect Service 80 bus to Dyce Railway Station, just two miles away which connects you to a number of destinations in the region.

Practical Information

When travelling on domestic flights between Newcastle and Aberdeen, British Citizens do not need to have a passport however an accepted form of photographic identification is required. These include expired passports (within the last 2 years), Citizen Cards or a driving licence (provisional or full).

What to expect in Aberdeen

You will find the cost of living in Aberdeen to be significantly higher than what you would normally experience in Newcastle. When eating out you should expect to pay £60 for a three course meal for two, a single fare on public transport is £2.60 and a taxi fare can be double the cost.

The climate in Aberdeen is mild, summer months are dry and average at 13-16^oc but as one of the UK’s coldest cities in winter you should expect low temperatures, low hours of daylight and occasional snowfall.