There are lots of shops at Newcastle Airport where you can spend your time waiting for your flight. Whether you want to buy a magazine to read on the plane at WHSmith’s, or a souvenir of Newcastle at the airport gift shop you can, and there is a good-sized duty free area where you can buy spirits, perfume and cigarettes. An alternative for anyone using public transport is the regular citybus service, which is slightly cheaper, but has a few stops on the way from the main station. If you choose to drive to Newcastle Airport, the best route is well signposted all the way along the A696 from the A1, and there is a large long stay car park at Newcastle airport that offers good rates. Many people prefer to book an airport taxi for convenience, and there are several local companies that provide the service. To help you plan your drive to Newcastle Airport, this table shows a list of driving distances from a number of UK cities and towns. | Newcastle | 7 Miles | | Gateshead | 11 Miles | | Chester-le-Street | 17 Miles | | South Shields | 21 Miles | | Sunderland | 23 Miles | | Durham | 25 Miles | | Hartlepool | 40 Miles | | Darlington | 42 Miles | | Middlesbrough | 50 Miles | | Carlisle | 56 Miles | | York | 96 Miles | | Edinburgh | 99 Miles | | Leeds | 101 Miles |
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