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You can take Port Stephens Coaches from Newcastle Airport to the city centre. It is worth noting that these buses, which the airport operates, drop passengers off at Newcastle Interchange. Alternatively, you can hop in a cab to the city centre. The pickup location is near Arrivals.

Travellers who wish to leave their car at Brisbane Airport can delight in knowing that several car park options are available. The ParkShort option favours those leaving a vehicle for a few hours, while the ParkLong option is ideal for passengers parking their vehicle for days. The car park is less than 10min from the terminal building on foot.  

Among airlines operating Brisbane to Newcastle flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Brisbane and Newcastle. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Flights from Brisbane to Newcastle usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Brisbane to Newcastle:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $204 return, compared with $534 via a stopover through Melbourne (MEL).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $36–$132 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Most connecting flights from Brisbane to Newcastle pass through Melbourne (MEL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Brisbane to Newcastle route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $174 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $258, a difference of $84. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Brisbane to Newcastle route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 16 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brisbane to Newcastle flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 0%.

Nobbys Head Beach is one of the most viewed places in Newcastle on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brisbane to Newcastle:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:20
• Latest: departs at 20:05 and lands at 21:25.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 40% above the route average of $204. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Brisbane to Newcastle takes 1h 20m, covering 986 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Brisbane to Newcastle are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $160, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Newcastle Williamtown Airport (NTL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $36 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Sixt
• Hertz

Return flights from Brisbane to Newcastle range from $153 to $293, with an average of $204 over the past 12 months. Anything below $153 counts as a good deal.