Cheap Flights from Teesside MME

Where you can fly from Teesside

The main tourism routes currently offered from Teesside International. Check exact dates and operators before booking, as regional airport schedules shift seasonally.

ALC

Alicante, Spain

Costa Blanca beaches, a year-round route from Teesside.

Route info

Flight time from MME is roughly 2h 50m. Popular for both summer sun and winter breaks on the Costa Blanca. Use the search widget above to check current days of operation.

AGP

Malaga, Spain

Gateway to the Costa del Sol, flying year-round.

Route info

Flight time from MME is roughly 3h. A well-connected base for exploring Marbella, Granada and the wider Costa del Sol.

PMI

Majorca, Spain

Balearic beaches and an easy hop to other island hops.

Route info

Flight time from MME is roughly 2h 45m. Mostly a spring–autumn seasonal route, so check live dates before booking.

FAO

Faro, Portugal

Algarve coastline, golf and long summer days.

Route info

Flight time from MME is roughly 3h. Good for shoulder-season breaks as well as peak summer.

CFU

Corfu, Greece

Ionian island scenery, classic Greek-island holiday.

Route info

Flight time from MME is roughly 3h 35m. Typically a summer-season leisure route, so confirm operating months via the search widget.

AMS

Amsterdam, Netherlands

City break direct, plus onward daily connections worldwide.

Route info

Flight time from MME is roughly 1h 10m. The most frequent route on this list, useful for both weekend city breaks and connecting flights via Schiphol.

GCI

Guernsey, Channel Islands

Short hop, no passport hassle, island escape.

Route info

Flight time from MME is roughly 1h 20m. A UK domestic-style hop: no need for a passport, just photo ID.

JER

Jersey, Channel Islands

The other Channel Island: quick break, easy logistics.

Route info

Flight time from MME is roughly 1h 25m. Similar to the Guernsey route: a fast, low-hassle short break.

Why fly from Teesside International Airport

A quick look at what makes MME worth using instead of driving to a bigger airport further away.

Teesside International Airport (MME), near Darlington and a short drive from Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool and Durham, is the closest commercial airport for most of the Tees Valley and County Durham. For travellers across the North East, that usually means a much shorter drive than heading to Newcastle, Leeds Bradford or Manchester, which is worth factoring in alongside the ticket price itself once you add up fuel, parking and travel time.

Being a smaller regional airport, MME also tends to mean quicker check-in and security queues than the bigger hub airports, which matters if you're travelling with young kids or just don't want to arrive three hours early. The trade-off is a smaller route network, so this page focuses on the core leisure and city routes that are actually flown from Teesside, rather than routes that only exist at larger airports.

How to find the cheapest flights from Teesside

A few practical habits that tend to make the biggest difference to the fare you actually pay.

  • Search flexible datesShifting a trip by a day or two, or flying midweek (Tuesday/Wednesday) instead of Friday/Sunday, often drops the fare noticeably on leisure routes.
  • Avoid school holidays where you canFares on family routes like Alicante, Malaga and Faro spike hard during UK school holiday weeks. Shoulder-season travel is usually far cheaper.
  • Compare before you commitUse the live search widget above to compare operators on the same route before booking direct with one airline.
  • Check baggage and fees separatelyHeadline fares often exclude hold baggage, seat selection and card fees. Check the true total cost before comparing two prices.
  • Book early for peak weeks, later for off-peakPopular summer weeks fill up and rise in price early; quieter months can sometimes get cheaper the closer you get, if seats remain unsold.
  • Set a fare alertIf your dates are flexible, tracking a route for a couple of weeks before booking helps you spot when a fare is genuinely good value.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about flying from Teesside International Airport.

Which airport is Teesside International Airport?

Teesside International Airport (IATA code MME) is near Darlington, close to Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool and Durham. It was formerly known as Durham Tees Valley Airport.

Is Teesside Airport the same as Durham Tees Valley Airport?

Yes. Durham Tees Valley Airport was renamed Teesside International Airport in 2019. Both names refer to the same airport, code MME.

What is the cheapest time to book flights from Teesside?

Fares on leisure routes are generally cheaper outside school holidays and on midweek departures (Tuesday and Wednesday). Booking several weeks ahead and flying in shoulder-season months (May, June or September) tends to be cheaper than peak summer school-holiday dates.

Do all these routes run year-round from Teesside?

No. Regional airport schedules change by season, and some leisure routes are summer-only or reduced in winter. Use the live search widget on this page to check actual operating dates before booking.

How early should I arrive at Teesside Airport before a flight?

As a general guide, airlines typically recommend arriving around two hours before a European flight. Check your airline's own guidance and the airport's website, since requirements can vary by carrier.