Travelling from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MCY to NTL flight.
Flying during a peak month such as January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to check out a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sunshine Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a well-known stop between MCY and NTL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Currently, Rs43,028 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sunshine Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs131,179. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MCY to NTL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MCY to NTL.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sunshine Coast Airport, 72.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sunshine Coast Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Sunshine Coast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near MCY:
Arriving at Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Step off your Sunshine Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport flight and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a handy option that's not too far from NTL, make your way to Sleepy Hill Motor Inn.
Travel at your own pace with a Newcastle Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Sixt and find adventure across Newcastle and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Newcastle Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to central Newcastle
Newcastle Airport to the centre of Newcastle has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Newcastle Airport (NTL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Newcastle. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport for January if you want to visit Newcastle during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 29ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MCY to NTL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Newcastle, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey around 121 kilometres south-west to Sydney to tick off its leading attractions. From Sydney Opera House to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Australia, consider Canberra, about 354 kilometres south-west of Newcastle. Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House are among the biggest draws.
