Family Vacation Ideas from Newcastle

Newcastle Airport proudly offers a small selection of flight routes to the most popular European holiday hotspots so if you are looking for family vacation ideas when travelling from Newcastle and want the simplicity of a direct flight then you should take a look at the routes that are on offer from Newcastle.

Flights for Family Vacations from Newcastle

Newcastle Airport has a range of family friendly facilities making this a great departure airport, these include the all important basics such as the official Newcastle airport parking to the more fun things like places to eat and duty free shopping.

The airport has lots of flights to other UK destinations so if you are looking for a ‘staycation’ or a city break in one of the country’s fabulous cities this may be an option for you. The cities include London, Birmingham, Cardiff and the Isle of Man so as you can see a huge range of potential destinations and places to explore all reached in around 1-2hours. London is a great place for family vacations if you have older children or teens especially those who have an interest in the history of the city or would like to enjoy cultural experiences such as the theatre. Some of the top tourist sights in London would be the London Dungeons and Buckingham Palace. If you are more of a film buff family a meal in Planet Hollywood needs to be on the top of your list!

If you are looking for a family vacation that will be a bit more on the hot side weather wise then the popular European holiday hot spots should be considered. Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands is one of the most popular destinations with thousands of passengers including children arriving on the island every year! Why is it so popular? The destination combines volcanic shores with white sandy beaches, the old with the new and the history with a party atmosphere so regardless of what you are looking for there will be a resort in Tenerife perfect for you. As Tenerife is such a popular choice for families you can relax knowing that everything from child friendly food and baby feeding facilities to children’s clubs and things to do are all covered. Ensure you choose a child friendly resort to get the most from your holiday and the chance of free child places which are offered by many travel agents!

Newcastle Airport does offer many of their routes on a seasonal basis and you should consider this before planning a holiday out of season thinking there will be flights available. Many of the long haul flights to places such as Orlando are in season only.

The airport is growing and always adding new airlines and routes to the choice so if you are looking for something new then keep checking up on the latest airport news and updates! As other holiday destinations grow in popularity you will find them added to the available routes.

Facilities and parking at Newcastle Airport

When you arrive at the airport having taken advantage of Newcastle airport parking promotional codes when parking your car you should consider using the money saved at some of the amazing duty free stores. A range of shops  beyond any that you may have imagined are available including beauty counters, specialist alcohol stores, tech shops and many more a great opportunity to purchase some holiday gifts for the rest of the family.