Ryanair will launch flights to Malaga from Teesside Airport next summer, giving passengers in the northeast easier access to the Costa del Sol.
The airport said a Malaga service was the most requested by local passengers, and the new route delivers an election pledge by Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen (pictured) to bring flights to the Spanish town.
Ryanair’s twice-weekly service will operate from 31 March to late October 2025 on Mondays and Thursdays, with bookings open imminently.
Mayor Houchen said: “When I make a promise, I keep it – and I am absolutely thrilled to deliver this new route to Malaga for our passengers.
“The people of Teesside, Darlington, and Hartlepool have been asking for more sunshine destinations, and we’ve delivered exactly that with Ryanair’s fantastic support.
“This is a huge win for our airport and our region, but we’re not stopping here. Our goal is to keep growing, breaking records, and getting more holiday flights for local people.”
Ryanair has also extended its 2024 Corfu service, adding additional outbound flights in October.
Teesside Airport Managing Director Phil Forster added: “We’re always working to secure more popular flights for destinations holidaymakers want to see, and this is a great addition to our departure boards.
“Behind the scenes we’ve been working to get Teesside Airport’s name out there at major industry events, and all our staff have played their part in keeping our swift turnaround on track.
“This is testament to everyone’s hard work and our great partnership with Ryanair. While there’s still big challenges ahead in the aviation industry, we’ll keep at it and keep working to secure and retain more routes to bolster the future of our airport.”
The announcement comes after the airport reported its first profit since its return to public ownership.
