Teesside International Airport is a small regional airport serving Tees Valley and Durham County in northeastern England.
Gateway to Durham County and the Tees Valley area in northeastern England.
How to get to Durham Tees Valley Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to MME
Parking near Durham Tees Valley Airport
Car parking is located next to the terminal building.
Parking rates do not differ from those typical for the region.
How to get to Durham from MME
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Durham Tees Valley Airport
Car rental options are limited, in line with the airport's size.
EU visitors can rent with just their national driver's license, passport, and credit card.
Hotels near Durham Tees Valley Airport
Sedgefield, countryside near the airport
Taxi in about 20 minutes from the terminal; Durham city centre, on the other hand, takes 40-45 minutes by taxi or over an hour by bus and train via Darlington.
Best for: for those with a very early or very late flight who'd rather stay near the terminal than travel to Durham.
- The closest to the terminal among the areas in this guide, handy for off-hours flights
- 120-acre park and Rib-Room Steakhouse restaurant on site
- No direct public link with the airport, a car or taxi is needed
- Durham's historic centre remains 40-45 minutes away by taxi
Durham, historic centre
About 40 km from the Teesside terminal: the taxi takes 40-45 minutes, public transport (bus plus train via Darlington) over an hour.
Best for: the choice for those aiming for the Cathedral, the University and centre life, without worrying about the 40 km from the airport.
- A few minutes' walk from the Cathedral, the Castle and the University
- Pedestrian area with pubs, restaurants and evening life all year round
- The transfer from the airport is the longest among the areas in this guide
- Hotel parking limited during graduation weekends and other university events
Recommended hotels
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County An 1815 building on the banks of the River Wear, a 5-minute walk from the Cathedral, with an indoor pool and a gym open round the clock. View availability
- Hotel Indigo - Durham by IHG In the historic Old Shire Hall building, 400 metres from the Cathedral, with a Marco Pierre White steakhouse and a small private car park. View availability
South Durham, countryside and A1(M)
About 35 km from the Teesside terminal, like Durham's centre; 2 minutes from the A1(M) junction 61 and about 10 minutes' drive from Durham's centre.
Best for: for those travelling by car who prefer a quiet base outside the city, still close to Durham's centre.
- 5 acres of gardens and woodland, away from the traffic of the centre
- Free parking for 120 cars, handy with luggage and family
- A car is needed: no pedestrian link with Durham or the airport
- Isolated area, few places within walking distance in the evening
Recommended hotels
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
Few domestic connections are operated from this small terminal.
It's recommended to arrive with 2 hours buffer time for flights.
Map of Durham Tees Valley Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is there a direct train to Teesside Airport?
Not currently: the airport station has no regular passenger services, with plans to reactivate it in 2027. The Sky Express 737 bus connects to Darlington station.
Q. How long does the transfer to Durham take?
About 30-40 minutes by direct taxi, or 1-1.5 hours combining bus and train.
Q. Was Teesside Airport known by a different name in the past?
Yes, it was known as Durham Tees Valley Airport before being renamed.
Q. Is Durham close to the airport?
Yes, about 40 km away, with a historic cathedral that's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
