Flights to Sunderland
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Sunderland is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,644 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Teesside International Airport (MME, 44 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle International Airport | NCL | 25 km (16 mi) | 7,644 ft | 266 ft |
| Teesside International Airport (regional) | MME | 44 km (27 mi) | 7,516 ft | 120 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,644 ft, NCL handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 266 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
Book a flight to Sunderland
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Routes to and from Sunderland
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland to London | United Kingdom | 387 km (240 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Sunderland to Berlin | Germany | 1,007 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Sunderland to Paris | France | 720 km (447 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Sunderland to Hamburg | Germany | 754 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Sunderland to Vienna | Austria | 1,430 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Sunderland to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,267 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Sunderland to Munich | Germany | 1,167 km (725 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Sunderland to Milan | Italy | 1,289 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Sunderland to Prague | Czechia | 1,193 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Sunderland to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 272 km (169 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Sunderland to Copenhagen | Denmark | 886 km (550 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Sunderland to Oslo | Norway | 913 km (567 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Sunderland to Köln | Germany | 711 km (442 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Sunderland to Dublin | Ireland | 362 km (225 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Sunderland to Brussels | Belgium | 592 km (368 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Sunderland to Marseille | France | 1,380 km (857 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Sunderland to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 510 km (317 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Sunderland to Turin | Italy | 1,269 km (788 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Sunderland to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 500 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Sunderland to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,474 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Sunderland to Wrocław | Poland | 1,298 km (807 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Sunderland to Frankfurt am Main | Germany | 863 km (536 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Sunderland to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,703 km (1,679 mi) | about 4 h 13 min |
| Sunderland to Moscow | Russia | 2,436 km (1,514 mi) | about 3 h 52 min |
| Sunderland to Harbin | China | 7,805 km (4,850 mi) | about 10 h 45 min |
| Sunderland to Shenyang | China | 8,063 km (5,010 mi) | about 11 h 5 min |
| Sunderland to Changchun | China | 7,936 km (4,931 mi) | about 10 h 55 min |
| Sunderland to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 1,957 km (1,216 mi) | about 3 h 16 min |
| Sunderland to Ürümqi | China | 6,115 km (3,800 mi) | about 8 h 35 min |
| Sunderland to Anshan | China | 8,109 km (5,039 mi) | about 11 h 9 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Sunderland?
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is the closest large airport at 25 km (16 mi). The others, MME, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is NCL from Sunderland city centre?
25 km (16 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Sunderland on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.