Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Whitley Bay travel guide

Whitley Bay Tourism | Whitley Bay Guide

You're Going to Love Whitley Bay

With a population of 38,055, Whitley Bay is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

When to visit Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay in April
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in April
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whitley Bay

Plane

When flying to Whitley Bay, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 93 miles from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Whitley Bay, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 93 miles from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Whitley Bay

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,203 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,142 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay

Hiring a car in Whitley Bay

Expect to pay $2.99 per litre in Whitley Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.79 and $47.72.

Expect to pay $2.99 per litre in Whitley Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.79 and $47.72.