Family Holidays from Newcastle Airport
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Looking for a family holiday from Newcastle Airport? From the sandy beaches of Majorca and family-friendly resorts of Turkey to the sunshine of Cyprus, Greece and the Canary Islands, there is a fantastic choice of family holidays flying from Newcastle.
At JLM Travel, we're a North East independent travel agency, so we understand just how convenient flying from Newcastle can be for local families.
Whether you're travelling with toddlers, teenagers or several generations of the family, our experienced travel agents can help you find a holiday that works for everyone.
Where can families fly from Newcastle Airport?
Families can choose from a wide range of sunshine destinations flying from Newcastle, with the exact programme varying according to season.
Some of our favourite destinations for a family holiday include:
Greece
Tenerife
Lanzarote
Gran Canaria
Fuerteventura
But which one is right for your family?
Our Top Family Holiday Picks from Newcastle
Best for All Inclusive: Turkey
Best family all-rounder: Majorca
Best for beaches: Cyprus
Best for relaxed family holidays: Greece
Best for winter sun: Tenerife & Lanzarote
Best for lots to do: Costa Blanca
Majorca – a fantastic family all-rounder
Majorca has been a favourite with North East families for generations – and for good reason.
Beautiful beaches, family-friendly resorts, plenty of hotels and a relatively manageable flight from Newcastle make the island an easy choice for families.
Alcudia is particularly popular thanks to its long sandy beach and huge choice of family accommodation. Puerto Pollensa offers a more relaxed atmosphere, while Palma Nova combines an excellent beach with plenty of restaurants and entertainment.
You'll find everything from simple self-catering apartments to large All Inclusive resorts with pools, entertainment and children's clubs.
Best for: Families of all ages, first family holidays and beach lovers.
Look at: Alcudia, Puerto Pollensa, Palma Nova, C'an Picafort and Calas de Mallorca.
Turkey – brilliant for All Inclusive family holidays
If your children measure the quality of a holiday by the number of swimming pools and waterslides, Turkey deserves serious consideration.
Turkey has become one of our favourite recommendations for families looking for All Inclusive holidays from Newcastle, particularly because of the facilities offered by many of its larger resorts.
Depending on the hotel, you can find waterparks, splash areas, children's clubs, entertainment, sports, several restaurants and enough activities to keep the family occupied for a week or two.
The Antalya region is particularly well known for impressive All Inclusive resorts, while the Dalaman region gives you family favourites including Marmaris, Hisaronu and other popular resorts.
Best for: All Inclusive, larger family resorts and plenty to do.
Look at: Antalya, Side, Alanya, Marmaris and the Dalaman region.
Cyprus – sunshine and beautiful beaches
Cyprus is another excellent choice for families, particularly if sunshine and beaches are high on the wish list.
Protaras is a long-standing family favourite, with beautiful beaches including Fig Tree Bay and plenty of restaurants and family-friendly accommodation.
Paphos combines resort facilities with history and sightseeing, while other parts of the island offer everything from lively holidays to quieter coastal escapes.
Cyprus can also be a great option towards the beginning and end of the traditional summer season when families are looking for warmer weather.
Best for: Beaches, sunshine and families wanting a mixture of relaxing and exploring.
Look at: Protaras, Paphos and the Larnaca region.
Greece – relaxed family holidays
There's something about a Greek holiday that families return to again and again.
Perhaps it's the beaches, the warm evenings, the tavernas or simply the relaxed pace of life.
From Newcastle, families can choose from several Greek islands and resort areas depending on the seasonal flying programme.
Popular choices can include Rhodes, Corfu, Crete, Kos, Zante and Halkidiki, with accommodation ranging from smaller family-run properties to large All Inclusive resorts.
If your idea of a family holiday involves days by the pool or beach followed by an evening stroll and dinner together, Greece is difficult to beat.
Best for: Relaxed family holidays, beaches and eating out.
Look at: Rhodes, Corfu, Crete, Kos, Zante and Halkidiki.
Costa del Sol – Spain made easy
The Costa del Sol remains a great choice for families who want the familiarity and convenience of mainland Spain.
Resorts along the coast offer sandy beaches, restaurants, shops and a huge choice of accommodation.
Torremolinos is particularly convenient for Malaga Airport, while other resorts along the coast give families plenty of options for both relaxed and activity-packed holidays.
And if you fancy leaving the sun lounger for a day, there are plenty of attractions and places to explore.
Best for: Easy family sunshine, shorter breaks and families who enjoy getting out of the hotel.
Costa Blanca – family favourites on the Spanish coast
The Costa Blanca is another long-established favourite with British families.
Benidorm may be famous for its nightlife, but it is also home to family-friendly beaches, hotels, entertainment and attractions.
The surrounding Costa Blanca offers other resort choices too, making it worth considering for families who want Spanish sunshine with plenty happening nearby.
Best for: Entertainment, beaches and families who like a lively resort.
Best for: Couples, culture, food, shopping and special occasions
Tenerife – family sunshine throughout the year
Family holidays aren't only for July and August.
The Canary Islands are particularly useful when you're searching for sunshine during the UK winter, and Tenerife holidays offer a huge choice of family accommodation.
The south of the island is home to popular resorts such as Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas, putting beaches, restaurants and attractions within easy reach.
One of the biggest family attractions is Siam Park, one of Europe's best-known waterparks.
Best for: Winter sun, October half term and families wanting plenty to do.
Lanzarote – easy-going Canary Island family holidays
Lanzarote holidays combine reliable sunshine with beaches, family resorts and a landscape unlike anywhere else in Europe.
Popular family areas include Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise, where you'll find a broad range of hotels, villas and apartments.
Away from the pool, families can discover the island's volcanic landscape and attractions associated with artist César Manrique.
Best for: Winter sun, relaxed family holidays and exploring.
Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura
Don't overlook Tenerife's Canary Island neighbours.
Gran Canaria offers busy resorts, beaches and a large selection of hotels, while Fuerteventura is particularly appealing to families who put beautiful sandy beaches near the top of their holiday wish list.
Both can be excellent options for escaping the North East weather during the colder months.
Which family holiday from Newcastle is right for us?
There isn't one destination that's right for every family.
If you want large All Inclusive resorts with plenty of facilities, start by looking at Turkey.
For a classic family beach holiday with plenty of choice, consider Majorca.
For beautiful beaches and summer sunshine, look at Cyprus or Greece.
If you want familiar Spanish resorts and plenty happening outside your hotel, consider the Costa del Sol or Costa Blanca.
And if you're travelling during the colder months, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura should be high on your list.
That's one of the advantages of talking to an experienced travel agent – tell us what matters to your family and we can help narrow down the choices.
All Inclusive or Self Catering for a family holiday?
This depends entirely on how your family likes to travel.
All Inclusive can make budgeting easier because meals, drinks and many hotel facilities are already included in the holiday price. It can be particularly convenient when travelling with children who regularly want another drink, snack or ice cream.
Self Catering gives you more freedom to eat when and where you want and can work brilliantly in resorts with plenty of restaurants nearby.
Half Board can offer a useful compromise, with breakfast and dinner usually taken care of while leaving you free during the day.
Rather than assuming one board basis is always cheaper, compare the overall holiday cost and what's actually included.
Family holidays during the school holidays
If you need to travel during school holidays, having some flexibility with your destination can make a big difference.
Popular periods include:
February half term – ideal for Canary Islands and other winter-sun destinations.
Easter holidays – useful for destinations where the summer season is beginning and for warmer year-round destinations.
May half term – a great opportunity for Mediterranean sunshine before the main summer rush.
Summer holidays – the widest choice of traditional Mediterranean destinations.
October half term – particularly good for destinations such as the Canary Islands, Cyprus and Turkey, depending on seasonal flight programmes.
Christmas and New Year – popular for Canary Islands and longer-haul sunshine.
School-holiday availability can sell quickly, particularly for popular family rooms, larger rooms and hotels with waterparks, so it can pay to start looking early.
What is a Free Child Place?
Free Child Places are available on selected package holidays and can help reduce the overall cost of a family trip.
Exactly what's included and who qualifies depends on the holiday company, hotel, room occupancy, dates and offer conditions.
Availability can also be limited.
If finding a Free Child Place from Newcastle is important to you, tell our team and we can look at the options available for your family.
Why fly from Newcastle Airport with children?
Anyone who has travelled with young children knows that getting to the airport is part of the holiday.
For families across the North East, flying from Newcastle can mean avoiding a long journey to airports elsewhere in the country before the holiday has even started.
Newcastle Airport offers direct flights to a wide selection of family holiday destinations, making it possible to start your trip much closer to home.
For many of our customers, that convenience is worth a lot – particularly when travelling with younger children.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions we are often asked about family holidays from Newcastle airport.
What are the best family holiday destinations from Newcastle Airport?
Popular choices include Majorca, Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. The best destination depends on your children's ages, preferred board basis, budget, travel dates and what your family enjoys doing.
Where is best for an All Inclusive family holiday from Newcastle?
Turkey is particularly well known for large All Inclusive family resorts, many with extensive pools, waterparks, children's clubs and entertainment. The Canary Islands, Majorca, Greece, Cyprus and other destinations also offer plenty of All Inclusive family hotels.
Where is good for toddlers?
Families travelling with younger children often look for manageable flight times, sandy beaches, shallow pools and resorts where everything is close at hand.
Majorca can be an excellent starting point, particularly family resorts such as Alcudia. The right hotel can be just as important as choosing the right destination, so it's worth looking carefully at children's facilities and room arrangements.
Where is good for teenagers?
Older children may appreciate destinations offering waterparks, activities, sports, entertainment and somewhere to explore away from the hotel.
Large Turkish resorts can work particularly well, while Tenerife, Majorca, Cyprus and the Spanish Costas offer plenty of possibilities depending on what your teenagers enjoy.
Where can we go for October half term from Newcastle?
The Canary Islands are particularly popular because of their year-round climate. Cyprus and Turkey can also be attractive options around October, although temperatures and seasonal flight programmes vary. All inclusive holidays from Newcastle airport are particularly popular in October half term.
Where can families find winter sun from Newcastle?
The Canary Islands – particularly Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura – are among the most popular relatively short-haul winter-sun options from Newcastle.
Longer-haul and North African destinations can provide additional possibilities depending on the current flying programme.
Should I book my family holiday early?
If you need specific school-holiday dates, a particular hotel or a family room that sleeps four or more people, booking earlier can give you a wider choice.
That doesn't mean last-minute bargains never exist, but relying on them when your dates and requirements are fixed can significantly reduce your options.
Can JLM Travel help us choose a family hotel?
Yes. Tell us the ages of your children, budget, preferred departure dates and what's important to you.
Whether you want waterslides, children's clubs, a great beach, interconnecting rooms, plenty for teenagers or simply somewhere peaceful where everyone can relax, our travel agents can help narrow down the options.
Find Your Family Holiday from Newcastle with JLM Travel
Choosing the right family holiday isn't simply about finding the lowest price.
It's about finding somewhere that works for your family.
At JLM Travel, our experienced North East travel agents can help you compare destinations, resorts, hotels and board options to find a family holiday that suits your needs and budget.
From Majorca and Turkey to Cyprus, Greece, Spain and the Canary Islands, there is a huge choice of family holidays available from Newcastle Airport.
And because we're an independent North East travel agency, Newcastle isn't simply another departure airport on a website to us – it's our local airport too.
Looking for your next family holiday from Newcastle Airport?
Pop into one of our JLM Travel branches, give us a call or send us a message and tell us what your family is looking for.
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