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Newcastle Airport Taxi from £46
Pre-booked taxis to and from Newcastle Airport at a fixed fare: £46 to the city centre and Central Station, £49 to Gateshead, £73 to Durham. Your driver follows your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name board.
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Your Newcastle Airport Taxi, Booked Ahead
QMH London Airport Taxi runs fixed-fare Newcastle Airport taxis for Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, the coast and Northumberland, plus long-distance transfers to other airports and London. Book before you fly and a driver is waiting in arrivals when you land: no desk queue, no meter and no app surge.
Newcastle Airport at a glance
- AirportNewcastle International (NCL), at Woolsington, reached by the A696 from the A1
- TerminalOne terminal, with a three-storey extension in the latest £60m investment
- Drop-off charge£6 for up to 10 minutes in the Express car park; no free drop-off at the terminal
- Our fare to the city£46 fixed, saloon for 3, either way
- MetroAirport station next to the terminal, about 25 minutes to the city centre, roughly 05:30 to midnight
- PassengersAbout 5.5 million in 2025
- AirlineseasyJet (base since March 2026, 32 routes), Jet2, Ryanair, TUI, Emirates and KLM
- Terminal roadFor Arrow Cars and approved vehicles only
Newcastle Airport Taxi Fares: Tyneside, Durham and Northumberland
One fixed fare for the whole vehicle, the same to the airport and back. Pick the car by people and suitcases.
| Place | Saloon3 people | Estate4 people | MPV5 people | 8 seater7 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle city centreCentral Station, Grey Street, the Quayside | £46 | £53 | £72 | £106 |
| Gatesheadtown centre | £49 | £57 | £76 | £111 |
| Cramlingtontown centre | £53 | £62 | £82 | £117 |
| Tynemouththe coast | £58 | £67 | £89 | £124 |
| Hexhamtown centre | £65 | £75 | £99 | £135 |
| Sunderlandcity centre | £70 | £80 | £105 | £142 |
| Durhamcity centre | £73 | £83 | £109 | £146 |
| Alnwicktown centre | £88 | £100 | £130 | £169 |
Newcastle Airport fares are the same in both directions. The fare you see is all you pay: no extra for airport parking, the drop-off charge or waiting time within the free hour. Checked on our live booking system on 20 October 2026.
Where Your Driver Meets You at Newcastle
Newcastle has one terminal, and its front road is for Arrow Cars and approved vehicles only. Your driver waits in arrivals, then walks you to the car in the Express car park. Parking is our cost, not yours.
Red dot = your driver’s meeting point in arrivals
- NCL
Arrivals hall
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a board showing your name.
We follow your flight, so the driver is inside before you come through, even if you land early. - CAR
Not the Arrow Cars desk
Walk past the Arrow Cars desk; your driver is already waiting for you.
Arrow Cars is the airport’s on-site taxi firm and the only one allowed on the terminal road. Your pre-booked car is separate and parks in the Express car park, the closest to the terminal.
Dropping someone off yourself? There is no free drop-off at the terminal: the Express car park costs £6 for up to 10 minutes. The free Waiting Zone at Callerton Parkway gives up to 90 minutes with a free shuttle bus. Red routes cover the airport roads. More in our UK airport drop-off charges guide.
Good to Know Before You Fly from Newcastle
Local details that change how you get to and from the airport, checked against official sources in October 2026.
1
Free waiting moved to Callerton Parkway
Since 6 January 2026 the free option is the Waiting Zone at Callerton Parkway (NE13 8DN): up to 90 minutes free, with a free shuttle that leaves at quarter past and quarter to each hour and returns on the hour and half hour. The old free 15 minutes in Short Stay 2 has gone.
2
The terminal road is restricted
Cameras restrict the road in front of the terminal to Arrow Cars and approved vehicles. That is why pre-booked drivers meet you inside and walk you to a car park.
3
Short walks from the nearest car park
The Express car park is the closest, 58 to 143 metres from the terminal; Short Stay is 66 to 263 metres. Useful to know with heavy bags or reduced mobility.
4
The Metro sleeps
The airport Metro runs from about 05:30 (06:20 on Sundays) until midnight, so it does not suit the earliest departures or late arrivals.
5
Tyne Tunnel toll
Trips to South Shields and the coast south of the river can use the Tyne Tunnel, where the car toll has been £2.60 since 1 May 2026.
From Landing to Your Car
What happens after your plane touches down at Newcastle, and what to do if anything changes.
- 0 min
You land
We see the real landing time and your driver heads into the arrivals hall.
- Passport and bags
Through the terminal
Time through passport control and baggage varies by flight. We track your flight, so there is no need to rush.
- Meet
Name board in arrivals
Your driver holds a board with your name, then walks you to the car in the Express car park.
- 60 min
Free waiting ends
An hour of waiting after landing costs nothing. Running later? Message us and we will sort it.
Can’t see your driver?
Message us on WhatsApp; we reply 24 hours a day and put you in touch with your driver.
WhatsApp usTaxi to Newcastle Airport for Your Flight
Booking a taxi to Newcastle Airport for a departure? Your driver collects you from your door at the time you choose and drops you in the Express car park, the closest to the terminal. The £6 charge is our cost: from the city centre a saloon is £46 and an MPV for five £72.
Early flightBefore the first Metro
The Metro runs from about 05:30 (06:20 on Sundays). For earlier departures a pre-booked pickup from the city (£46) or Gateshead (£49) is the simple option.
From Sunderland or the coastAllow for the A19 and the Tyne Tunnel
Sunderland is £70 and Tynemouth £58. Book a pickup that leaves room for traffic at busy times.
From Durham or NorthumberlandA longer drive on the A1
Durham is £73, Hexham £65 and Alnwick £88. Allow extra time on the A1 at peak hours.
Times are a rule of thumb: always follow your airline’s check-in advice. Pick the exact pickup time in the booking form.Book a taxi to Newcastle Airport
Newcastle to Other Airports
Flying from another airport, or changing airports on a connection? A fixed-fare taxi goes terminal to terminal with your luggage.
| Airport | Saloon from Newcastle | Saloon to Newcastle | MPV from Newcastle5 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | £185 | £185 | £265 |
| Edinburgh Airport | £194 | £194 | £278 |
| Manchester Airport | £281 | £281 | £399 |
Saloon fares for up to three people; airport charges included. Checked 20 October 2026.
Live Newcastle Arrivals
Check your flight before you book. Your driver follows the same live landing time.
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Flight changed?
- EarlyWe see it and your driver is there when you land.
- LateThe pickup moves with the new landing time. The hour of free waiting starts when you land.
- Diverted or cancelledMessage us on WhatsApp straight away and we will work out the new pickup with you.
Live data supplied by Avionio.
Choose Your Newcastle Airport Taxi by Passengers and Bags
Prices are Newcastle city centre to the airport for the whole vehicle, the same coming back. Count suitcases as well as people: holiday luggage fills a saloon boot fast.
Estate
Toyota Auris estate or similar
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From £53
Executive
Mercedes E-Class or similar
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From £74
MPV 6 Seater
Ford Galaxy or similar
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From £72
MPV 8 Seater
Ford Tourneo or similar
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From £106
Nine to sixteen people travel in two vehicles booked together: see minibus airport transfers. Child seats are free; add the ages when you book.
Newcastle Airport Taxi, Metro or Arrow Cars?
Every way out of Newcastle Airport, compared. A taxi fare is for the whole car; Metro and bus tickets are per person.
| Option | Cost | Route | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked taxi (us) | £46 fixed to the city centre, whole car | Door to door | Driver waits in arrivals; luggage carried for you |
| Metro | Per person | About 25 minutes to the city centre and Central Station | Station next to the terminal; runs from about 05:30 (06:20 Sunday) to midnight |
| Arrow Cars | Their own fixed fares | Door to door | The airport’s on-site taxi firm, with a 24-hour desk in arrivals |
| Bus 777 / 787 | Per person | Morpeth, Kingston Park and the city centre | Monday to Saturday, from opposite the terminal |
| Uber | App price, changes with demand | Door to door | Pickup point set in the app |
Metro, bus and taxi details from newcastleairport.com, October 2026. For two or more people with cases, an early flight or anywhere away from the Metro line, a fixed-fare taxi is often simpler.
Travel safety
How to Book a Newcastle Taxi Safely
A pre-booked, licensed car with a fixed fare is the simple way to avoid unlicensed drivers offering lifts in arrivals.
Ignore offers in arrivals
Drivers who approach you inside the terminal touting for fares are not allowed to pick up there. Use the airport’s taxi desk or a car you booked.
Book a licensed operator
Every journey we take is with a licensed, DBS-checked driver in a licensed vehicle.
Know the price first
Your fare is fixed when you book: no meter, no surge, nothing added at the kerb.
A real person 24/7
Questions on the day? Message us on WhatsApp or call, day or night.
Newcastle Airport Taxis Across the North East
Saloon fares for up to three people, the same to the airport and back. Not listed? Every UK postcode is quoted in the booking form.
Newcastle city centreto or from NCL£46Central Stationto or from NCL£46Gatesheadto or from NCL£49Cramlingtonto or from NCL£53Tynemouthto or from NCL£58Morpethto or from NCL£59Whitley Bayto or from NCL£64Hexhamto or from NCL£65South Shieldsto or from NCL£68Sunderlandto or from NCL£70Durhamto or from NCL£73Middlesbroughto or from NCL£109
Newcastle Airport Taxi FAQs
Answers before you book. More on our FAQ page.
How much is a taxi from Newcastle Airport to the city centre?
A fixed £46 in a saloon for up to three people to the city centre or Central Station, the same going to the airport. An MPV for five is £72.
How much is a taxi from Newcastle Airport to Sunderland or Durham?
Sunderland is a fixed £70 in a saloon and Durham £73, the same in both directions. An MPV for five is £105 to Sunderland and £109 to Durham.
How much is a taxi from Newcastle Airport to Gateshead?
A fixed £49 in a saloon either way, or £76 in an MPV for five.
How much is a taxi from Newcastle Airport to Edinburgh?
A fixed £194 in a saloon to Edinburgh Airport, the same the other way, or £278 in an MPV for five.
Where will my driver meet me at Newcastle Airport?
In the arrivals hall, holding a board with your name. The car waits in the Express car park, the closest car park to the terminal.
Can my taxi pick me up outside the terminal at Newcastle?
Only Arrow Cars and approved vehicles may use the road in front of the terminal. Other pre-booked drivers, including ours, meet you inside and walk you to the car park.
Do I pay the Newcastle Airport drop-off charge?
No. The Express car park costs £6 for up to 10 minutes, but our fare is fixed and covers it. You pay nothing extra.
Is there free drop-off at Newcastle Airport?
Not at the terminal. Since January 2026 the free option is the Waiting Zone at Callerton Parkway: up to 90 minutes free, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal round the clock.
Is the Metro or a taxi better from Newcastle Airport?
The Metro station is next to the terminal and reaches the city centre in about 25 minutes, from roughly 05:30 to midnight. With luggage, children or a group, or for very early and late flights, one door-to-door fare is easier.
What if my flight into Newcastle is delayed?
We follow your flight number, so the pickup moves with the real landing time. Your 60 minutes of free waiting start when you land, and you do not need to call us.
Do Newcastle Airport taxis cost more at night?
No. The fare is the same at any hour, including the first departures of the day and bank holidays.
Are child seats free on Newcastle transfers?
Yes. Baby seats, child seats and boosters cost nothing, up to two per vehicle. Add the children’s ages when you book.
What size taxi do I need for Newcastle Airport?
A saloon carries three passengers and three large cases, an estate four and four, an MPV five and four, and an 8-seater seven and seven. Larger groups travel in two cars together.
Can I cancel a Newcastle Airport taxi?
Yes, free of charge up to 12 hours before the pickup.
How do I pay for a Newcastle Airport taxi?
By card, Apple Pay, PayPal or cash to the driver. The price is the same whichever you choose.
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- Newcastle city centre from £46
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