Long-awaited flights to hugely popular holiday hotspot Malaga are
coming to Teesside Airport in summer 2025 after a new route was
confirmed by Ryanair.
The new service will connect families with the sun-drenched Costa
del Sol - one of Spain's most popular holiday destinations,
renowned for its golden beaches and amazing weather.
A service to Malaga has been the most requested by Teesside
Airport passengers and the new route delivers an election pledge
made by Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen to bring flights to the
resort.
Flights with the low-cost carrier will start twice weekly from 31
March to late October next summer on Mondays and Thursday, 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."
The announcement follows another successful summer for Ryanair at
Teesside, where routes to holiday hotspots including Majorca,
Faro, and Corfu have seen booming demand.
Ryanair has also extended its 2024 Corfu flights, adding
additional outbound trips in October in response to the route's
growing popularity. The airline continues to maintain its
year-round service to Alicante, providing passengers with even
more choices for their travels.
Teesside Airport's Managing Director Phil Forster said: “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 recently reported its
first profit since its return to public ownership.
The move back into the black has been driven by rising demand,
with the airport enjoying its highest passenger numbers in more
than a decade for the second year running this summer.
This year has also seen the airport make progress on developing
its Business Park, securing FedEx flights in a landmark deal, and
the recent launch of a new aircraft painting facility operated by
Airbourne Colours.
