Newcastle International Airport lies in the heart of the North East. With the A1 being a principal north south road, bypassing the city centre and leading directly to the airport, Newcastle International is one of the most accessible regional airports.

To get to Newcastle Airport from the north, The A1 is the principal road linking to the dual carriageway A696 that leads directly to Newcastle International Airport. From Edinburgh, the A68/A696 provides a direct road to the airport. From the south, drive North on the A1, the road bypasses Newcastle city centre as it connects with the upgraded A696 direct to Newcastle Airport. From the west, the A69 links with the A1 and then the A696, providing a direct route to Newcastle International Airport. If you have satellite navigation in your car Newcastle Airport's postcode is NE13 8BZ.

Once there, Newcastle Airport has a myriad of facilities. A prayer room is open 24 hours a day providing a place for quiet contemplation and prayer. This room is located on level 2 of the main terminal building. Newcastle Airport also has a few high street stores including Boots and WHSmith.

For food at Newcastle the most popular spot is The Food Company. It offers something for everyone, from the airport's regular business travellers to parents with young children.

Newcastle Airport provide well for children. For older children Game Grid provides endless entertainment with dance mats, slot machines and air hockey, or brush up on your goal scoring skills with a soccer machine. And for the younger children the ever-popular soft play is complemented by a plasma screen showing hours of cartoons, sit and ride vehicles and vending machines with sweets and toys.

Entry to the Newcastle Airport Lounge is available for a pre paid fee.