The only direct flight taking NUFC fans to Dortmund for their team’s Champions League clash won't take off from Newcastle Airport.

There are no direct flights to Dortmund, Germany, from Newcastle Airport for the huge game against Borussia Dortmund next month.

But a specially chartered service to Dortmund airport will instead take off from Teesside that lunchtime and bring supporters back the next day.

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Teesside Airport said it was happy to put footballing rivalries aside for the occasion.

Travel firm ‘Wor Flights’ have chartered the Jet2 Boeing 737 plane which will leave Teesside at 12pm on Tuesday, November 7 arriving ahead of kick-off, and returning at 12pm on Wednesday, November 8.

Tickets aren’t going cheap, however, with the firm charging £599 per person for the short hop to the continent. A one-way flight from Newcastle to Dubai on the same day comes in at £491.

The Northern Echo: The flight will take off and land at Teesside Airport instead of Newcastle.The flight will take off and land at Teesside Airport instead of Newcastle. (Image: CHRIS BOOTH)

The flight is also hand luggage only and no transport or accommodation are included.

Flights chartered from Newcastle are taking supporters to Dusseldorf or Paderborn Airport, both about 40 minutes away from Borussia Dortmund’s stadium.

Newcastle United fans will be buzzing with excitement ahead of their next Champions League away day after stunning Paris St Germain at St James’ Park with a 4-1 win last week (October 4).

The Northern Echo: The Magpies beat PSG 4-1 at home in the region's first Champions League game for two decades.The Magpies beat PSG 4-1 at home in the region's first Champions League game for two decades. (Image: The Northern Echo)

Eddie Howe’s side face Dortmund twice in quick succession with a home tie on October 24.

Phil Forster from Teesside Airport, said: “While Teesside is home to the Boro, we’re happy to put footballing rivalries aside to welcome Newcastle fans to the UK and Ireland Airport of the Year.

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“We know fans want to be able to focus on the football and not have to worry about their travel plans. So flying direct from Teesside means they can enjoy a stress-free direct journey without having to the hassle and delays of changing flights.

The Northern Echo: Kieran Trippier celebrates Newcastle's 4-1 win against PSG at St James Park.Kieran Trippier celebrates Newcastle's 4-1 win against PSG at St James Park. (Image: PA)

“We are also looking forward to welcoming Newcastle legends to the airport and this is a great opportunity for supporters to enjoy the North East’s best airport.”

A special ‘Toon lounge’ will be set up at Teesside Airport promising “the chance to meet and fly with Newcastle Legends” and the chance to win a signed Alan Shearer shirt.

Anyone wishing to book on the flight can call OneWorld Travel, in Yarm, on 01642 787575 or by registering on the worflights.com website.