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Newcastle International Airport (NCL)

Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) from Newcastle city centre.Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)871 882 1121.Transfer to the city: The Metro (underground train) system connects the airport to Newcastle Central station, and other parts of the city, leaving every few minutes. Buses leave regularly for the Eldon Square Bus Concourse in the city centre between 8am and 11pm. Taxis are available outside the terminal.Car rental: Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National.Facilities: Newcastle Airport has shops, bars and restaurants, other facilities include a bank, bureaux de change, ATMs, left luggage, baby care rooms, and a children's play area. There is a business facility in the main terminal equipped with fax, photocopier and Internet access. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs are advised to inform their airline or travel agent in advance.Parking: Long and short-term car parking is available. Bookings can be made on the airport website.Departure tax: None.Website: www.newcastleairport.com