Ryanair issues major update for UK passengers flying to Costa del Sol

Ryanair has announced a new twice-weekly route connecting Teesside International Airport with Spain's Costa del Sol. 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.

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.”

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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 in a statement this week: “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 mjor 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.”