Flying from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): what you need to know
Sunshine Coast is one hour behind Newcastle and is in the UTC+10 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your NTL to MCY flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Newcastle Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a top stopover on the NTL to MCY route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Newcastle Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight is Rs31,930. A round-trip fare right now is Rs83,426. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NTL to MCY if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Newcastle Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Newcastle Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Handy information about Newcastle Airport (NTL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Newcastle Airport, data shows 70.76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Newcastle Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Newcastle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a hotel to stay in before your flight from Newcastle Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport? Consider Sleepy Hill Motor Inn. Catch some z's here before heading to NTL.
Arriving at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
If you're getting in on a late Newcastle Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near MCY:
Grab a Sunshine Coast Airport rental car and discover Sunshine Coast and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Apex and East Coast are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Sunshine Coast Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to central Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Airport to central Sunshine Coast has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
The quietest month for a flight from Newcastle Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is April, while January is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Sunshine Coast based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Newcastle Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport for January if you want to go to Sunshine Coast during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NTL to MCY in July. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Sunshine Coast has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres south of Sunshine Coast, a trip to Brisbane will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Around 177 kilometres south of Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast is another essential stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
