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

Whitley Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whitley Bay

With a population of 38,055, Whitley Bay is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Whitley Bay to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
€53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
€53
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 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Whitley Bay include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 149 km from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Whitley Bay, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Whitley Bay include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 149 km from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Whitley Bay

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,086 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,076 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,041 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (876 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,596 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,087 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,083 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay

Most booked hotels in Whitley Bay

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The Pines Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€62+
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Hiring a car in Whitley Bay

Expect to pay €1.54 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 €18.45 and €24.60.

Expect to pay €1.54 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 €18.45 and €24.60.