Vijayawada to Newcastle Flights

  About Vijayawada

Situated on the banks of Krishna River is the city of Vijayawada in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Surrounded by dense greenery of the Eastern ghats, the city has exquisite scenery to cherish. The industrial city is known to have the second-largest rail junction connectivity, making it an important city in India. It is the hub of transport connection to South India. The city enjoys a beautiful melange of cultures and heritages, making it a good tourist place. Flight connectivity to Vijayawada from other major cities further enhances its importance.

Best time to visit Vijayawada

Vijayawada's climate is usually moderate all-round the year. However, winter months make it the best time to visit. Winters arrive in October and stay till February, giving people ample time to plan a trip to Vijayawada for a small excursion. The November and December months are especially favourable for travelling as the sun is pleasant, as is the vibe of the place. Thanks to the favourable weather, it manages to attract a lot of tourists to Vijayawada city. Even the flight tickets to Vijayawada see a spike during the peak-season, being winter. You will have a good time during winter in Vijayawada as the streets are lit with many hawkers selling some of the finest street food. Plus, it would be easier to visit tourist attractions in and around the city.

While the winters are inviting and beautiful, the summers are equally scorching and terrible. The temperatures often spike up to 43 degree Celsius, which can be tough for some people to deal with. The weather is extremely hot and humid. It definitely would not allow you to traverse within the city as the pesky heat and humidity would come in the way of your mood. Not to mention how it could have some have implications such as heat strokes and dehydration too. Best thing to do would be to avoid summers in Vijayawada for one's own safety. Besides, if travel and leisure is your purpose of visiting Vijayawada, then it is all the more important that you do not opt for Vijayawada for vacation. It certainly wouldn't be a good trip, and you might end up feeling more worked up than before.

Interestingly, the monsoons are not good but not as bad as summers. The city witnesses torrential rains between the months of July and September. Due to the extreme downpour, the travel plans that you may have had might need alteration. The erratic nature of the rain will have an effect on the temperature of the city. It could be favourable, or it could be bad. Hence, the best way to go about it would be to only pick winter as the time to visit Vijayawada. It is ideal, and the city also has more life to it that would do well with your vacation mood.

Places to visit in Vijayawada

Vijayawada has a plethora of beautiful tourist attractions that would make for a good itinerary. Bhavani Island is one such place where the Krishna river would surround you while you enjoy fine dining. It is the perfect leisure setting that one can ask for. Aside from it, you can further explore some of the temples and pilgrimage that is situated in the city. Places such as Kanaka Durga Temple, Subramanya Swamy Temple, Hinkar Tirtha, ISKCON Temple, to name a few, are places that would transport you to a serene environment. Exploring ruins at the Kondapalli Fort is also a good way to spend time in Vijayawada. As is visiting the Victoria Museum to learn more about the Vijayawada empire and the historical significance of the city.

Things to do in Vijayawada

Not just food and tourist attractions but the city also cater to one's recreational needs with a slew of things to do. Shopping being the primary attraction for many, tourists often flock over to the Besant Road for some street shopping. Getting souvenirs for your peers could be something fun to engage in. For those who are interested in flexing calf muscles and engaging in some adventure activities, you can pick trekking to the Mangalagiri Hills or Gandhi Hill as an option. Further to rest easy, packing a picnic basket and heading to the Kolleru Lake is also a comfortable idea that you can undertake.

Food and Restaurants in Vijayawada

Vijayawada's food culture would be agreeable to all. The city brings together some of the finer shades of Indian cuisine in one platter. Although the city is predominantly South Indian and would cater to the said cuisine, they do come with variations. Vijayawada accommodates Udupi-style restaurants, exquisite fine dining experiences with global fusion and more. You will thoroughly be overjoyed by the plethora of food options that the city has for you. Traditional food joints have also been transformed into fine dining experiences that cannot be missed. The foodie in you would certainly agree with some of the food that the city offers. It is a known fact that people in Andhra Pradesh hold a special spot for rice and pickles. Do make a note that the food quantity is abundant, so prepare your stomach for an adventure.

The city has a bunch of mess and caterer services where you can eat to your heart's content. Sr Ramayya Mess and Caterers is one such place which would give you some delicious authentic South Indian spread. It is purely vegetarian and one of the famous places in Vijayawada. Make sure you taste their bread halwa and gongura pachadi, you will not be disappointed. Babai Hotel in Vijaywada is not just prominent for being a breakfast joint since 1942 but also for serving food to bigtime celebrities such as Sri N.T.Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Chandra Mohan, Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, to name a few.

For impeccable non-vegetarian dishes, you should head to GAD Restaurant, Sweet Magic, TFL and RR Durbar. These places serve the best non-vegetarian spin that is Andhra Pradesh's speciality. Much of their menu has kebabs and biryanis for food enthusiasts. You should not miss out the street food that also defines Vijayawada's food culture. At Kit-Kat Bakery, relish their masala burgers and bread omelettes. Visit Shahana's juice point to get some refreshing fruit juice.

How to reach Vijayawada (Transportation)

By Air

Vijayawada is an international airport and entertains international flights along with domestic ones. Located in the Gannavaram area, Vijayawada International Airport was originally built as an army base to serve during the Second World War. Since the airport's location is right on NH 5, it connects with various cities in the South such as Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati, to name a few. Major airlines such as TruJet, Air India, SpiceJet and Air Costa function from the Vijayawada airport. Flights from Vijayawada fly to prominent cities in India, including Bangalore, Goa, Patna, Chennai, Varanasi, Kochi, Kolkata and more. Direct flights to Mumbai from Vijayawada are also available and are serviced by Air India.

Despite being an international airport, there are no flights from international routes that connect to Vijayawada. In fact, to book an international flight, you will have to check for connecting flights from Hyderabad. Flight tickets to Vijayawada are not extremely pricey. You can easily book your flight ticket to Vijayawada and get some fantastic flight deals. Better accommodations are available in the city centre, but it would be best to book your hotel room in Vijayawada before your journey.

By Rail

Vijayawada's railway connectivity is legendary. In fact, the city's railway junction is known to be the second biggest in India. Vijayawada railway station is an important station in India as a majority of the train connections from North to South of India pass through the city. The rail is actually a hub that enables connecting all the cities in South of India more convenient. The station is abundantly crowded with trains coming from all corners of India. While there is a Howrah-Chennai mainline that passes through Vijayawada, there are other lines like Delhi-Chennai, Mumbai-Chennai, too that pass through this. Vijayawada is a popular rail route that has excellent network.

Express trains such as Chennai Express, Shatabdi Express, Coromandal Express, Guwahati Express and Jaipur Express, to name a few, take a halt at Vijayawada. The station's location is in the city centre, making travelling within the city comfortable. Due to the fantastic connectivity of trains, the rail is considered over flights to Vijayawada by tourists.

By Road

The roads are just as brilliantly connected as the air and rail to Vijayawada. National highways such as NH 5, NH 9, NH 30 and more passes through Vijayawada, making it a popular route for road transport. A state-run bus facility for inter-state travelling is also available. As for intra-city and inter-state buses, private services to connect cities via AC/Non-AC buses. While traffic congestion can be expected on the highways, the road conditions are favourable, making travelling by road a lot easier. As a developed city, Vijayawada's transportation is quite immaculate. Traffic and other concerns do erupt owing to the crowd.

  About Newcastle

As the name suggests, Newcastle upon Tyne is a city nestled on the banks of the Tyne River. It is a university city located in the northeast region of England. It was once a known shipbuilding hub which also played a pivotal role in the expansion of businesses during the Industrial Revolution.

Best time to visit Newcastle

Much like the rest of the United Kingdom, Newcastle also sees a rather cold climate with the monsoon. You will always have to carry an umbrella and be prepared for the rains. They come and go as they please, which could be quite difficult to keep up with. However, that doesn't mean you can't have fun in the city. Summers in Newcastle is fabulous as the warm and dry temperatures do have a soothing effect on an otherwise dreary and wet habitat. From June to September is considered to be ideal for a vacation in Newcastle. The summer temperatures are between 15 degree Celsius to 20 degree Celsius. However, depending on the erratic nature of the weather in Newcastle with the added uncertainty of heat waves, it could exceed to 30 degree Celsius too. With climate change and other environmental concerns, the city has been seeing a lot of heat waves. Irrespective of the erratic weather though, it is still the best time you can pick to visit Newcastle. The only flipside to the trip would be the expensive flight tickets and hotel prices.

As summers are peak season for Newcastle, you will witness a surge in flights and hotel prices. This simply means you will have to ensure that you make prior bookings of flights and hotels in Newcastle. You might be able to evade the exorbitant rates. Another season that you can pick to visit Newcastle is autumn which starts from October through November. The days in the city are warm and quaint while the nights get cold during autumn in Newcastle. However, since it is a season close to winters, many tourists are already on their way back. With the tourist season gone, the prices of accommodation and even flights to Newcastle are very affordable. You wouldn't have a lot to worry about the expensive price surge as the tourist activities are also reduced during autumn. Spring is also an interesting time to visit, but they do come with the erratic rains and a bizarre climate. It is neither dry nor wet, which makes it confusing. However, if the weather is not really what you are bothered about and can stand the erratic showers, then this is a good time to check out Newcastle.

Places to visit in Newcastle

Newcastle is blessed with some amazing tourist attractions. Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, is a good place to start as the interactive complex will keep you engaged. One of Newcastle's biggest highlights is the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. The bridge has been constructed above the Tyne River. The bridge's artistic construction definitely paints an exquisite picture. Not to mention how the place is open to bicycle rides and walks too. You can easily walk the stretch, get some amazing social media-worthy pictures and marvel at the architecture. You should not miss out the Angel of the North steel sculpture. It was designed by Antony Gormly and is recognised to be quite the crowd-puller for its golden hue and towering stance. The Newcastle Castle is also a notable structure which also serves as a fortress. It is known to be a good place for strolls and to soak in all the English architecture. Close to the Millenium Bridge is the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, an accessible location which is known to hold several art exhibitions.

Things to do in Newcastle

As part of your activities in Newcastle, you can start with a walk on the Hadrian's Wall Path. It is actually a long-distance footpath that was built as a defensive wall by the Roman Empire to avoid conflict and attacks from the northern borders. Close to the Tyne River in Newcastle is the Quayside. The area is perfect for exploring as it is nestled in the banks of the river. You should also visit the Discovery Museum. It is acknowledged to be a famous science and local history museum as it hosts some interesting tales from Newcastle's past. You will be amazed to learn some truths about the city and its past. It is especially perfect for taking your kids along. To further indulge in more scientific scenes, you can further visit the Life Science Centre. The place has been constructed to promote the relevance and progress in the fields of science, education and business. The place also has good food and interesting exhibits that would leave you engaged.

Food and restaurants in Newcastle

Newcastle's food expedition is one of a kind as it celebrates the best of British's gastronomical flavours. Do not be surprised by some of the names and flavours that they match in their kitchen as it is unlike what you would find anywhere else. Cal's Own is the perfect place where you can get hold of wood-fired pizzas and fennel sausages. Their sourdough bases are a big hit and something you will definitely enjoy. Another exquisite place called Cook House is ideal for you if you wish to opt for a cheap dining experience. The cafe is actually built in a shipping container and has some of the best garden produce. It is the perfect spot for breakfasts where you can get hold of sourdough toast with marmalade and a bowl of keffir, seasonal fruit and yogurt. Do not miss their roast chicken salad too! You will have to carry your own alcohol though. There is room for some international cuisine in the city as well. Chilli Padi has cheap but lovely food. The comfort food comes from Malay influences. From fried fish head soup to the flavourful Szechuan beef, you would have a good time.

Fat Hippo Underground is another kid-friendly place where you can hold the best burgers and craft beers in Newcastle. Plus, it is also cheap so you wouldn't have to worry about spending too much. The Patricia is a French bistro that brings forth Nick Grieves' vision of exquisite neighbourhood food establishment. The food is a little expensive, but it is perfect for a fine dine experience. Of course, your trip is incomplete without indulging in seafood which you can find at The Bridge Tavern. It is actually owned by Wylam Brewery and serves impeccable beer as well as fish and chips. Plus, it is also very pocket-friendly. Do not miss their beef curry and flat iron steak as well. Peace and Loaf is another Jesmond bistro that brings aesthetics to the dining experience. You would be surprised by the most outlandish meals with sharp and stylish flavours. Newcastle's very own Michelin star-holder, The Broad Chare, is undoubtedly one of the best in the city. The gastropub, with its exquisite upscaled experience, brings life to chef Terry Laybourne's vision of lush food. Do check out their black pudding and grilled liver.

How to reach Newcastle

Newcastle is way up in the north of London and enjoys good connectivity with other countries. Flight connectivity to Newcastle from Indian cities. However, Newcastle is better connected from London or other European cities. The most popular and favoured route to Newcastle that is opted by airlines is from London and Amsterdam. Airlines such as Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch, Air France, Emirates, Lufthansa, have impeccable flight connectivity to Newcastle. There are no direct nonstop flights to Newcastle. However, airlines such as KLM Royal Dutch, British Airways and Air France have layovers in European cities that make the travelling convenient. Since much of the flights use the international routes of European cities to reach Newcastle, you would require a Schengen transit visa. A Schengen transit visa is required if you have layovers or even connecting flights from cities such as Paris, Amsterdam and Munich. The flight duration to Newcastle from India is 12 hours and 30 minutes.

There are cheap flights to Newcastle available online. In fact, you can find some options for cheap flights to Newcastle online if you surf through the web for a little more time. The ticket prices to Newcastle are not very expensive. In fact, flights to Newcastle start from around INR 27,000 to INR 30,000. If you make prior flight bookings to Newcastle, then you will be eligible for some inexpensive and great online deals. In case you have been collecting miles, this would be the perfect way to earn a little more. You can also book your hotels in Newcastle beforehand and avail some more miles. You can combine booking flights and hotels in Newcastle to get some more deals. The city does have a good range of budget to luxury hotels that you can pick from. If you are opting for a relaxed and inexpensive trip to Newcastle, then you should book hotels accordingly. Many tourists often think the best way to reach Newcastle is by driving up to the city from London. As many opt to combine their trip to the UK, it makes sense to drive to Newcastle and enjoy the views between the two English cities.