New direct flights will take off from Newcastle next year to the German capital of Berlin.
Airline Eurowings, which already runs flights between the Tyneside airport and Dusseldorf, has confirmed the new route which will begin in May 2025.
It will be the only direct link between the North East and North Yorkshire, and the German capital.
Airport bosses say it will add an exciting new city break to next year’s offering, with Berlin recently recognised as one of the best European city breaks by The Times, The Telegraph and CondeNast Traveller.
Reinald Frankewitz from Eurowings, which is owned by German flag-carrier Lufthansa, said: “The new connection between Newcastle and Berlin is a real gain for both airports and their passengers.
“The German capital with its eventful history and urban present is an exciting destination, and I am sure that many travellers from Berlin will use the convenient direct connection to explore the North East of England.”
The flights will run every Thursday and Sunday from 1 May 2025.
Eurowings was awarded a four-star airline rating at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, and recently celebrated 10 years of flying from Newcastle Airport.
The city is home to historic monuments such as the Brandenburg Gate, has a diverse and delicious food scene and families can enjoy a vast array of attractions, including Berlin Zoo and river cruises.
Leon McQuaid, Director of Aviation Development at Newcastle Airport, said: “We are delighted to see further investment from Eurowings with new flights to Berlin next summer, complimenting the airline’s existing route to Düsseldorf.
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“Berlin has always been a popular destination for the North East travelling public and we have received lots of customer feedback asking for a direct service - so it is fantastic Eurowings is launching this new service next summer.
“I am positive the route will be hugely popular with our customers.”
Flights are available to book now.
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