Flight delays at the UK's airports have been revealed - with the North East's two airports ranked for flight punctuality in 2022. 

Newcastle Airport was ranked as the tenth worst, out of 26 surveyed airports, with the average delay totalling 21 minutes. 

In contrast, the North East's other airport, Teesside, has been ranked as one of the most punctual airports in the UK with an average 14-minute delay - meaning it places 24th out of 26.

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The analysis took into account all scheduled and chartered departures. Cancelled flights were not included.

However, when comparing the two North East Airports, you can fly to 73 destinations with 13 airlines from Newcastle, whereas you can only fly to nine destinations with four airlines from Teesside (source: Flights From). 

When flights are significantly delayed, airlines are required under consumer laws to provide passengers with assistance, which can include refreshments, a means of communication and accommodation if required.

If the cause of disruption is under an airline’s control, passengers are also due compensation of up to £520 depending on the length of the delay and the distance of the flight.

May and June were the worst months for flight reliability in 2022 as the aviation sector failed to recruit and train enough staff to cope with a surge in demand for holidays.

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Rory Boland, editor of consumer magazine Which? Travel, said: “Your choice of airport shouldn’t make or break your trip, but for too many travellers last year that was sadly their experience.

“A repeat of last year’s chaos cannot be allowed to stand again, and airports and airlines must ensure they’re working together to ensure they can deliver their summer schedules as promised, while the Government must urgently grant the CAA the powers it needs to hold the industry to account.

“With at least some level of disruption sadly probable as we head into another busy travel season, airports’ delay records are something some travellers may well want to take into consideration, even if that involves travelling slightly further from home.”