What time should we pick you up?
Tell us your town, airport and take-off time, and we'll work back to when you need to leave for Newcastle, Edinburgh or Teesside airport.
A guide only, based on typical drive times in normal traffic and the arrival times airlines usually ask for. Check your airline's advice: we confirm the pickup time when you book.
How we worked out your pickup time
We start at take-off and work backwards. These are the numbers behind the time above, and they change as you change the planner.
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07:30
Take-off
The departure time on your booking.
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2 hours
Time at the airport
As a guide, airlines ask you to arrive 90 minutes before a UK flight, 2 hours before Europe and 3 hours before long haul. Always check your airline's advice.
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40 min
The drive
The typical drive from Alnwick to Newcastle International in normal traffic. We keep an eye on the traffic and your flight so you get there with time to spare.
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15 min
Spare time
Optional extra time on the road, in case of a hold-up.
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04:35
Your pickup
We confirm the exact pickup time with you when you book.
How long is the drive to the airport?
Typical drive times in normal traffic, a guide only. Pick an airport, then tap a town to plan a pickup from it.
Quickest from Morpeth at about 20 minutes. From Alnwick it's about 40 minutes, and from Berwick-upon-Tweed about 1 hour 15 min.
See every drive time in one table
| From | Newcastle International | Edinburgh | Teesside International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth | 20 min | 2 hours 15 min | 1 hour |
| Alnwick | 40 min | 1 hour 55 min | 1 hour 20 min |
| Rothbury | 45 min | 2 hours | 1 hour 25 min |
| Felton | 30 min | 2 hours 5 min | 1 hour 10 min |
| Longframlington | 35 min | 1 hour 55 min | 1 hour 15 min |
| Longhorsley | 25 min | 2 hours 5 min | 1 hour 5 min |
| Wooler | 1 hour | 1 hour 35 min | 1 hour 40 min |
| Alnmouth | 45 min | 2 hours | 1 hour 25 min |
| Warkworth | 40 min | 2 hours | 1 hour 20 min |
| Amble | 40 min | 2 hours 5 min | 1 hour 20 min |
| Bamburgh | 1 hour 5 min | 1 hour 45 min | 1 hour 45 min |
| Seahouses | 1 hour 5 min | 1 hour 50 min | 1 hour 45 min |
| Belford | 55 min | 1 hour 35 min | 1 hour 35 min |
| Berwick-upon-Tweed | 1 hour 15 min | 1 hour 15 min | 1 hour 55 min |
| Powburn | 50 min | 1 hour 45 min | 1 hour 30 min |
| Craster | 55 min | 2 hours | 1 hour 35 min |
Flying home? We'll be there when you land
For pickups at the airport we follow your flight in real time. If it lands early or late, we change the pickup time to match, so the car is there when you come through.
- Flights tracked liveGive us your flight number when you book.
- Meet and greetIf you'd like, we'll meet you in the arrivals hall.
- Fixed fareNo hidden fees or surcharges.
- Room for luggageA spacious Toyota Corolla Hybrid estate.
Questions about airport pickups
Work back from your take-off time. Airlines usually ask you to be at the airport 90 minutes before a UK flight, 2 hours before a flight to Europe and 3 hours before long haul. Then take off the drive: about 20 minutes from Morpeth or 40 minutes from Alnwick in normal traffic. Add some spare time if you like, and check your airline's advice. We confirm the pickup time when you book.
About 40 minutes in normal traffic, and about 20 minutes from Morpeth. We keep an eye on the traffic and your flight times so you get to the airport with plenty of time to spare.
Yes. Airport transfers come with a fixed-fare guarantee, with no hidden fees or surcharges. You know the price before you travel.
Yes. We work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and you can pre-book at any time, day or night.
We follow inbound flights in real time and change the pickup time to match. If you want, we can meet you in the arrivals hall.
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