Travelling from Colombo to Newcastle International Airport (NCL): What you need to know
Colombo's main base, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Colombo to Newcastle International Airport (NCL).
Newcastle International Airport is located in Newcastle. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Colombo to NCL. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
RML is around 16 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Colombo to Newcastle International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Colombo to Newcastle International Airport, browse these options when taking off from Bandaranaike International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Colombo to CMB in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport the day before your Colombo to NCL flight:
75.71% of flights out of Bandaranaike International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to NCL if you have a late flight from Colombo to Newcastle International Airport. Select one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Grab a Newcastle International Airport rental car and discover Newcastle and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Colombo to Newcastle International Airport flight.
Getting from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to central Newcastle
Newcastle International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Newcastle. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Newcastle International Airport is 272 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 501 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Colombo to NCL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Affordable Colombo to Newcastle International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Colombo to Newcastle International Airport.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
February is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Newcastle International Airport (NCL), while June is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Newcastle based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Newcastle is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Book your Colombo to NCL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Newcastle International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Newcastle
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Newcastle International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Newcastle:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Hadrian's Wall Path, Chinatown and The Tyne Bridge are attractions you won't want to skip in Newcastle.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Newcastle. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United Kingdom, consider Glasgow, about 193 kilometres north-west of Newcastle. Hogmanay, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Cathedral are among the biggest draws.
