Travelling from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Newcastle Airport to Canberra Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Newcastle and Canberra share the same timezone, UTC+11.
Take your pick of 36 weekly Newcastle Airport to Canberra Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with FlyPelican is the earliest you can take. Fly Corporate operates the last service of the day at 17:20.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your NTL to CBR flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Travelling to Canberra (and then exploring more of Australia!) is a cinch with Fly Corporate. This popular airline has direct flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Fly Corporate.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Newcastle Airport to Canberra Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between NTL and CBR:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra Airport (CBR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Newcastle Airport to Canberra Airport flight is P5,580. A round-trip ticket right now is P10,696. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NTL to CBR.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra Airport.
Handy information about Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Of all flights leaving Newcastle Airport, 70.76% land on time at their destination.
Central Newcastle to Newcastle Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Newcastle Airport to Canberra Airport, have a look at Sleepy Hill Motor Inn. It's a short ride from NTL.
Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Newcastle Airport to Canberra Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CBR instead:
Pick up a Canberra Airport rental car and explore Canberra and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Sixt and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Canberra Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra
Canberra Airport to the centre of Canberra has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)
February is the most popular month for flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Canberra in January.
When reserving your flight from Newcastle Airport to Canberra Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Canberra, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NTL to CBR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Canberra. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
Around 467 kilometres south-west of Canberra, Melbourne is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.