Eastern Airways, a prominent UK regional airline, has launched a new service from Teesside Airport to Aberdeen, reconnecting North-East England with Scotland. The flights will initially run daily on weekdays and Sundays, with plans to expand to twice daily starting September 9th, featuring peak morning and evening schedules to cater to the connectivity needs of North-East Scotland’s energy hub.
Eastern Airways, which had previously operated this route from 2001 to 2022, is returning to the Aberdeen service. This addition complements the airline’s established seasonal summer service to Jersey from Teesside and its recent deployment of a 100-seat Embraer 190 last month to manage the KLM Cityhopper service to Amsterdam. With these expansions, Eastern Airways now handles up to 54 arrivals and departures weekly at Teesside Airport.
Recently re-elected Mayor of Tees Valley Ben Houchen attending today’s inaugural flight said: “We’re at the forefront of new offshore industries coming to Teesside – and we’ve had a longstanding and deeply skilled workforce grafting in the North Sea and around the world for decades now.
“It is absolutely vital offshore workers keep their link to Aberdeen to get to and from work, and I’m delighted we’ve been able to bring this back to our departure boards again with Eastern Airways.
“As things stand, we’re the only airport offering an Aberdeen link in the North-East. It shows, once again, that our airport is about more than just holiday flights – it’s helping the livelihoods of people in Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool.”
Paul Livingstone, Head of Membership for NOF, said: “The revival of daily flights between Teesside International Airport and Aberdeen provides a vital commuter route for our energy sector members, reinforcing business connections for the region’s expanding offshore energy facilities.
“This development enhances regional infrastructure, fosters collaboration, and accelerates opportunities for our members and stakeholders.”
Chris Tibbett, Aero Director at AGS Airports, said: “We are delighted to welcome back the Aberdeen to Teesside route with Eastern Airways strengthening the ties between the two regions.
“The reinstatement of the Aberdeen to Teesside route reflects our ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of our passengers and supporting the growth of regional air travel.”
Eastern Airways Commercial Director Roger Hage added: “In operating from Teesside on multiple routes every year since 2001, returning today to the Aberdeen service restores familiarity to many faces we have welcomed on-board for many years.
“We more than any operator know the value of connecting the UK’s energy capital Aberdeen to significant regions throughout the UK so re-establishing Teesside to our growing route mix with an increasing two-way demand developing given the Tees Ports investments, while also operating services such as Amsterdam on behalf of KLM and the summer seasonal Jersey flights to the Aberdeen link all help ensure the long-term future of connectivity from the wider regions of Teesside, North Yorkshire and South Tyneside to the North East of Scotland”.
Starting as a daily service, the Teesside-Aberdeen route will increase to twice daily from September. Flights will include a complimentary drink and snack, along with a variety of baggage-inclusive fare options. Additionally, multi-flight route passes will be available, offering discounts and free flight changes for frequent travelers.
