The six-week school holidays are upon us, which means hundreds of thousands will be flying to and from Newcastle International Airport.
So far, two million people have travelled through the airport in 2022. This summer the airport has expanded flights to Greece, Turkey and Spain's Canary Islands, with up to 106 a week to those destinations.
Nick Jones, Chief Executive at Newcastle International Airport said: “The Airport is already buzzing with excited passengers starting their summer holidays and it is a privilege to share and create those experiences. We are especially excited to welcome many passengers that will be departing on their first overseas summer holiday since travel restrictions were lifted.
Read more: Two Metro lines to be closed on same day as strike clashes with bridge works
“We are always very busy over the summer period and we will be working hard throughout the holiday season to ensure that our passengers have a pleasant experience at the Airport.”
How many passengers will use Newcastle Airport in the summer 2022
The airport says it expects 900,000 to pass through its terminal over the six-week summer holidays, between Friday July 22 and the beginning of September 2022. That means 2.9m will have used the airport in 2022 by the end of the school holidays.
Where do most people fly to from Newcastle, where are the most popular summer 2022 destinations?
Newcastle International Airport says: "The Balearic Islands, including Ibiza and Menorca, are among the most popular international destinations for North East travellers this summer as well as Greece, The Canaries, Turkey, The Algarve and Dubai."
New destinations include Chania in Greece; Zadar in Croatia; Riga in Latvia; Milan in Italy; and Bergen in Norway.
Will there be long queues at Newcastle Airport and should I arrive early?
Over the peak travel periods this year, many airports, notably Manchester and Birmingham, have suffered from 'chaotic' queues and security delays. But at Newcastle Airport, similar scenes have not been common at all.
The Airport says its team has been planning for the summer season and asks passengers not to come to the airport any earlier than their airline advises.
How long does it take to get through security at Newcastle Airport?
The vast majority of passengers clear security at Newcastle International Airport in six minutes or less. You can make your trip easier by preparing yourself for the security scanners.
A spokesperson said: "The Airport has been planning for the increase in passenger numbers for many months now and so far has been able to ensure that 98% of passengers passed through security in 6 minutes or less. Therefore, passengers are advised to not arrive earlier than communicated by their airline, arriving promptly for their allocated check-in time.
"Passengers are also reminded to familiarise themselves with the advice on the Newcastle International Airport website about preparing for security, ensuring all liquids are under 100ml and placed within a clear plastic bag, with electronics including laptops, hairdryers and chargers removed from hand luggage prior to screening."
Read next:
