The Tyne and Wear Metro runs from the airport station to Newcastle city centre (Monument) in about 25 minutes, operating every 12 minutes during the day.
Things to do at Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
Newcastle International AirportNCL
At the airport
Things to do in Newcastle International Airport
Newcastle International Airport serves the Northeast of England and is a well-run regional hub. The Metro light rail connects the airport to Newcastle city centre (Monument station) in about 25 minutes, giving access to the Quayside, Grey Street, and the Sage Gateshead across the Tyne. Inside the airport, Aspire lounge access is available for a fee.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Newcastle International Airport
- Newcastle's Quayside is one of England's liveliest waterfront areas — Millennium Bridge, the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, and the Sage Gateshead are all within walking distance.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at NCL
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Newcastle International Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestAspire Lounge
At Newcastle International Airport (NCL) in Newcastle, United Kingdom, the Aspire Lounge is located in the Main Terminal on the airside, making it a convenient airport lounge option once you’ve completed the key departure formalities. After passing the security check and passport control, continue straight ahead through the Duty Free area. When you exit Duty Free, turn right and follow the walkway toward the escalators and lifts. Go down using the escalator or lifts, and you’ll find the Aspire Lounge clearly positioned on your right-hand side. Because it’s airside in the Main Terminal, this location is ideal for travel days when you want to settle in and relax after security without needing to leave the departures area—just follow the route through Duty Free, turn right, head down, and look to your right for the lounge entrance.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.