Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Newcastle
The journey between these two Scottish cities takes about an hour by air, though every option requires a connection somewhere along the way. You can find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Newcastle through several carriers depending on your schedule and budget preferences.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 28 Dec 2026 | from $145 | Search 28 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 13 Dec 2026 | from $167 | Search 13 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 12 Feb 2027 | from $238 | Search 12 Feb 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 28 Nov 2026 | from $276 | Search 28 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 26 Dec 2026 | from $400 | Search 26 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.2 | 28 Nov 2026 | from $414 | Search 28 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 12 Feb 2027 | from $536 | Search 12 Feb 2027 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 31 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: January — from $121.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from $207 | 31 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $276 | 28 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $145 | 28 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $121 | 1 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $183 | 28 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $155 | 18 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $126 | 20 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $130 | 29 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $136 | 17 Jun 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $156 | 12 Aug 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | Edinburgh EDI | 11 km |
| Newcastle | Newcastle NCL | 9 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
Travel costs rise during December holidays and spring break periods when demand peaks for weekend getaways between regional centres. January offers lower fares as business travel slows and families return home after festive seasons. Booking midweek departures rather than Friday evenings helps avoid premium pricing from weekend commuters heading south or north.
Airlines and what to expect
Low-cost carriers like Easyjet charge separately for checked luggage while full-service options bundle baggage into the fare. British Airways, Aer Lingus and KLM connect through their hubs rather than offering direct service to Newcastle. BA CityFlyer and Loganair operate shorter-haul routes within the UK network with different cancellation policies compared to international airlines.
Arriving — Newcastle
Newcastle Airport sits close enough to walk into most city-centre hotels within twenty minutes on foot. The terminal building handles moderate passenger volumes without requiring extended security waits typical of larger hubs. Taxi ranks and bus stops stand outside arrivals where ground transport connects the airport to Edinburgh-bound trains.
Before you go: United Kingdom
- Currency
- GBP (£)
- Power sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Language
- English
- Emergency number
- 112, 999
- Calling code
- +44
- Internet domain
- .uk
- Population of Newcastle
- 1.1 M (2022)
- Time zone
- UTC+00 (Europe/London)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Confirm whether your airline charges extra for carry-on bags since budget carriers separate these fees differently than full-service airlines.
- Check which connection point works best when booking flights requiring transfers between Scottish cities.
- Verify passport requirements even though both airports remain within UK territory depending on where your flight connects internationally.
- Compare departure times across different carriers since availability varies by season throughout the year.
Frequently asked questions
Edinburgh – Newcastle: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for January 2027 — $121. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Edinburgh – Newcastle: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Easyjet, British Airways, BA CityFlyer, Aer Lingus, Loganair Limited, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Edinburgh – Newcastle: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Newcastle?
The distance is about 148 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 0 h 38 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Edinburgh – Newcastle?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh (EDI). Newcastle: Newcastle (NCL).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Newcastle?
Newcastle is in the same time zone as Edinburgh.
Edinburgh — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | Ryanair UK | direct | 26 Nov 2026 | from $21 |
| Rzeszow | Ryanair | direct | 1 Nov 2026 | from $35 |
| Prague | Jet2 | direct | 3 Jan 2027 | from $54 |
| Krakow | Ryanair | direct | 31 Dec 2026 | from $58 |
| Antalya | Sun Express | direct | 5 Nov 2026 | from $75 |
| Bucharest | Ryanair UK | direct | 31 Dec 2026 | from $94 |
| Budapest | Ryanair | direct | 28 Dec 2026 | from $102 |
| Vienna | Ryanair | direct | 3 Dec 2026 | from $103 |
| Warsaw | Ryanair | direct | 15 Nov 2026 | from $199 |
| Chisinau | Lufthansa | with a stop | 28 Dec 2026 | from $413 |
Newcastle — flights from other cities
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Edinburgh / Newcastle that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Manchester | 171 km from Newcastle | with a stop | 16 Dec 2026 | from $86 |
| Glasgow → Newcastle | 67 km from Edinburgh | with a stop | 29 Dec 2026 | from $126 |
| Edinburgh → Leeds | 131 km from Newcastle | with a stop | 1 Nov 2026 | from $202 |