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In the late-19th century, the Port's river channel was deepened to 10 m (32 ft). From the 16th-century onward, the port's growth was mainly based on coal export. Much of the shipping trade was with countries in the Baltic Sea (mainly with Germany). Back then, Newcastle was ranked England's 6th largest export port, with the country's principal exports at that time being wool, timber, coal, dairy products, fish, salt, hides. Port's growth started in the 13th century. Most popular itineraries are Norwegian Fjords and Russia-Scandinavia. Port's cruising season is May through September. Port's shipping operations support around 14,000 North East England jobs.
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Its Gross Value Added for 2018 was GBP 690 million. Port Newcastle as facilities comprises all the commercial docks on River Tyne (total area ~250 hectares / 2,5 km2 / 1 mi2). By annual passenger traffic (around 10 million) the airport is ranked UK's 10th largest and connects Newcastle to over 90 global destinations. The main airport-city connection is the Tyne and Wear Metro (railway system) with travel time ~20 min. The city is served by Newcastle Airport, located approx 10 km (6 mi) from downtown (near Ponteland). The city attracts tourists with its modern infrastructure, architecture, entertainment options, classy atmosphere. Port Tyne (locode GBTYN) is the gateway to England's northernmost region Northumbria. By metro population (around 1,65 million) Tyneside (conurbation/metro region) is ranked UK's 8th largest - following London, Manchester, West Midlands, West Yorkshire, Glasgow, Liverpool, and South Hampshire. By urban population (around 300,000), Newcastle is North East England's largest city. Port of Tyne is on River Tyne and approx 14 km (9 mi) from North Sea.
#NEWCASTLE PORT ARRIVALS DEPARTURES FREE#
Free drop-off is available at our Long Stay car parks.Newcastle upon Tyne is a large port city in Tyne and Wear (metro county in North East England), located approx 165 km (103 mi) south of Edinburgh (Scotland) and approx 446 km (277 mi) north of London. Please do not turn up significantly early for your flight though, as this can cause unnecessary congestion in the airport.Ī £5 charge applies to vehicles dropping off passengers at the designated drop-off zones, located directly outside the terminals. You should always keep in touch with your airline to confirm which terminal your flight departs from before travelling to the airport.Īllow three hours to check-in before your flight and make sure all your travel documents are up-to-date.
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Here is a quick summary of airline moves this summer: To help with this process, please be aware of the following: As always, we’re looking forward to welcoming you to the airport and we’re working hard to make sure your trip runs as smoothly as possible.