Newcastle

Newcastle Airport (IATA: NCS) opened in the mid-1950s and operates a single compact passenger terminal, acting as a regional gateway for Newcastle and the surrounding KwaZulu-Natal area. Smaller than major international airports, NCS is important for domestic business and leisure connections and handles mostly short-haul and charter flights. Ground access is simple—taxis, local shuttles and regional buses link the airport to the city center in about 15–25 minutes by road, and car hire is available on-site. Fares on these routes are generally affordable, and the airport functions as a base for several regional and charter carriers rather than a major airline hub.