A big port city with a coastal town vibe, Newcastle has added gourmet menus and trendy bars to its repertoire over the last few years. The second-largest city in NSW and the second-oldest city in the country, “Newy” is surrounded by spectacular beaches and is the gateway to the Hunter Valley.
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Flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Newcastle (NTL)
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Visiting from Brisbane to Newcastle (Williamtown)
Flight information
Brisbane to Newcastle flight information
The approximate flight time for direct flights from Brisbane to Newcastle is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
How many direct flights go to Newcastle from Brisbane on a daily basis?
On average, there are 3 flights per day from Brisbane to Newcastle, and a total of 21 flights per week.
What day of the week has more flights from Brisbane to Newcastle?
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday have the highest number of daily flights from Brisbane to Newcastle.
When to visit
With warm, humid summers and short, cool winters, Newcastle has great weather. If you visit between January and April, you’ll enjoy average highs of 27°C, perfect for visiting the beaches, although even in July, the average lows are only 16°C.
Arrival information
What is the main airport called?
Newcastle Airport (NTL).Opens external site in a new window It is 15 km north of Newcastle, New South Wales in Port Stephens.
Arriving in Newcastle
Once you touch down in Newcastle, you’ll be greeted by the friendly airport staff and there are multiple transport options available to choose from.
Getting into Newcastle from Newcastle Airport
Newcastle Airport is a short 25-minute drive from the town centre and is serviced by taxis, shuttle bus services and rental cars.
Getting around Newcastle
Besides buses, taxis and hire cars, the city of Newcastle has a bike hire service. Ferry services operate to help you get around Newcastle easily. Bus services run in Lake Macquarie through Dudley, Mount Hutton and Warners Bay. Electric bikes (eBikes) are also available to hire from 19 docking stations across Newcastle. Take a drive or join a tour to expand your horizons to the neighbouring regions.
Departure information
Fly from Brisbane
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What is the main airport called?
Brisbane Airport (BNE).Opens external site in a new window Located a 30-minute drive from the city centre on Airport Drive at Eagle Farm. It is main airport serving Brisbane and South East Queensland. There are two terminals at Brisbane Airport: International and Domestic.
Baggage allowance
Passengers on Qantas flights from Brisbane are allocated checked baggage. If you need more luggage, you can purchase an additional baggage allowance online prior to departure.
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The benefits of flying Qantas
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Included baggage
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Important Information
* Flight prices are per adult in Australian Dollars, based on payment at qantas.com by BPAY made 7 days or more before departure, POLi or Qantas issued UATP. For other payment options a percentage based fee applies, capped at a maximum per passenger of $22 for Domestic or $120 for International travel. Prices are not guaranteed until payment is made. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. Prices may fluctuate if taxes or foreign exchange rates change. Passengers booking Premium Economy may be seated in Economy on connecting flights. Check the fare rules for more details before booking. Inclusions vary between flights. All schedules subject to change, including last minute aircraft changes. QantasLink flights operated by Sunstate Airlines (Qld) Pty Ltd ABN 82 009 734 703, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Ltd ABN 77 001 599 024, and National Jet Systems Pty Ltd ABN 11 008 279 203. Licence No per state: QLD - 407, NSW - 2TA000237, VIC - 30362, SA - TTA155, WA - 9TA52.
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