Newcastle to Dublin
346 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 50m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin (DUB). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £46 return), with peak prices in August (around £114). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Newcastle
Newcastle is the North East's primary airport and a strong Jet2 and easyJet base, with Ryanair adding budget slots and KLM offering an Amsterdam connector for global reach. The terminal sits 5 miles northwest of central Newcastle with the Tyne & Wear Metro running directly to the airport. Fare patterns favour Mediterranean leisure routes; long-haul travellers typically connect via Amsterdam, Paris or Dubai rather than fly direct.
Arriving in Dublin
Dublin Airport is 10 km north of the city, with Aircoach and Dublin Bus 16 services running direct to the centre. Aer Lingus and Ryanair both have major bases here; BA and easyJet add UK-regional service. Dublin is the cheapest international option from most UK airports — short flight times, no visa for UK passport holders, and budget capacity holds prices down.
Who flies NCL to DUB?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Jet2.com | LS | 50m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 50m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 50m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 50m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 50m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly NCL→DUB
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Newcastle to Dublin FAQs
Direct flights from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin (DUB) take approximately 50m for the 346 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £35. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
5 carriers operate direct service from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin (DUB): Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI Airways and KLM. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Jet2.com typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Ireland (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ireland before booking.
Dublin (DUB) is the primary international airport for Dublin. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.