Flights London → Newcastle
LHR → NCL
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Newcastle, operating with a mix of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, occasionally using the smaller A319. The destination airport sees over four million passengers annually, underscoring its significance in regional air travel.
The London (LHR) → Newcastle (NCL) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Newcastle the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Newcastle: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) heads north for about 405 km, a flight time of roughly 56m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Newcastle it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating LHR-NCL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LHR-NCL
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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The London-Newcastle route is about 405 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
