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MME Durham Tees Valley Airport

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Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) serves York, about 65 km north of York. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAMME
ICAOEGNV
ServesYork
From centre65 km
Non-stop2
Airlines3
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation37 m

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The airport in numbers

Durham Tees Valley Airport — facts & history

We pulled Durham Tees Valley Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 173,006 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 900,107 in 2006.

Passengers / year
173,006
as of 2022
Peak traffic
900,107
in 2006
Elevation
37 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1964–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Durham Tees Valley Airport to York

The airport is about 65 km north of York, about 69 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.

Taxi & apps: A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities. Estimated fare to the centre: £102–£163.

Tipping: 10% is usual in a licensed cab; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~48 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~69 min£102–£163
Private transfer~69 minfixed upfront
Car rental~69 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From MME to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Manchester126 km132 min£195–£310
Liverpool159 km167 min£246–£390
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Durham Tees Valley Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~£102–£163 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Teesside ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Alitalia · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Eastern Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Durham Tees Valley Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Durham Tees Valley Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Teesside shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Durham Tees Valley Airport to the centre of York?
London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. The airport is about 65 km north of York, about 69 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Durham Tees Valley Airport to York?
Roughly £102–£163 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Durham Tees Valley Airport?
A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.
What's the cheapest way from Durham Tees Valley Airport to York?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I get from Durham Tees Valley Airport into town without a car?
Yes. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Durham Tees Valley Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Amsterdam, Aberdeen. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Durham Tees Valley Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Durham Tees Valley Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Durham Tees Valley Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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