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Travel

Make your journey to the UK as smooth as possible

To ensure your journey to Newcastle runs smoothly, we advise you make your travel arrangements well in advance.

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Planning ahead

You will need to buy your airline tickets well in advance and make sure you have travel insurance. As many international flights arrive in London - about five hours from Newcastle - you will also need to plan your train or coach journey in advance.

Arriving at INTO Newcastle University

All students should plan to arrive two days prior to their programme start date. Please ensure you arrive on time. We strongly recommend that you arrive over the weekend before your induction programme begins. This will allow us to give you the warmest of welcomes, and give you time to move into your accommodation.

It is important to fill out an Arrival Details form so that we know when you will arrive. Please check your welcome information on arrival which gives details on where to go on the first day of your course.

Travelling to your Homestay

It is important that you contact your hosts to introduce yourself and to let them know when you will arrive in Newcastle.

Arriving at University Accommodation

You must arrive on either the Saturday or Sunday before your course starts. If you arrive earlier, you will need to make your own accommodation arrangements.

 

Arrival at the airport

Which airport should I choose? 

We recommend that you travel by air to Newcastle International Airport, either direct, or via Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen or Paris.

We do not recommend that you travel via London as transiting London can be difficult, but for those who cannot avoid travelling via London we suggest you book a connecting flight to Newcastle International Airport.

If you intend to travel to the UK via Amsterdam or another airport in a third country, you may need a 'transit' visa even if you will not be leaving the transit lounge. You should ask at the embassy of the transit destination in your home country about the visas you will require.

You can see some sample student prices for UK and international travel at the STA Travel and Just the Flight websites.

To understand what services UK airports have, their opening times and travel connections, visit these websites:

Heathrow Airport

Heathrow is the world's busiest airport with flights to and from more than 170 different destinations worldwide. Heathrow is on the outskirts of London and is about 300 miles from Newcastle. A connecting flight is the easiest (and often the cheapest!) way to travel from Heathrow to Newcastle. British Airways fly directly to Newcastle International Airport with the flight taking about 1 hour 15mins.

Newcastle International

Newcastle International Airport is the closest airport to Newcastle University. There are regular flights to Newcastle from London Heathrow, Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen and Paris.

Meeting immigration staff 

When you arrive at a UK airport, you should be prepared to answer some questions about yourself, including where you will be staying and what you intend to do during your time in the UK.

You will need to have with you all relevant original documentation or certified copies including your:

  • INTO Newcastle University offer letter
  • INTO Newcastle University CAS statement - if required
  • IELTS certificate or original English Language test result
  • any other original documents/transcripts listed in your INTO Newcastle University visa letter, for example your high school certificate or home university certificates. You will need these to fully register and enroll on your course, and to make a visa extension in the UK
  • passport
  • bank statements (for the last three months and stamped by the bank) as evidence of sufficient funds to show the Immigration Officer on arrival at the airport in the UK

Medical test 

Some arriving students may be asked to undergo a brief, routine health check by the airport doctor, which might include an x-ray. The health check will take place in a separate room. Afterwards, you will need to return to Immigration Control.

Travelling to your new accommodation 

INTO Airport Transfer


INTO Newcastle University can arrange for a taxi to meet you upon arrival at the airport and take you directly to your accommodation.

Payment for the transfer must be made at least seven working days in advance of arrival. The costs are as follows:

  • Newcastle International Airport £35

If you would like us to meet you at the airport remember to complete an airport transfer booking form and credit card form and return it to admissions.finance@into.uk.com.

Newcastle International Airport


If you do not arrange for airport transfer, there are a choice of ways you can travel in to Newcastle. The Newcastle Airport Guide explains the options.

The easiest way to reach Newcastle University from Newcastle International Airport is by local taxi. The trip takes about 20 minutes.