The north east of England will gain a new double-daily direct air service to London City Airport from Newcastle with Flybe from Monday 7 January 2019.
Eastern Airways, a franchise partner of Flybe, is to add a morning and evening peak service taking just 70-minutes flight time each-way direct into London City Airport.
There will be business-focused morning and evening departures at 8:05am and at 5.50pm, returning at 9:45am and 7.30pm on weekdays, and a single evening Sunday service.
London City Airport is the only London airport conveniently located close to the heart of the capital.
Nick Jones, Chief Executive at Newcastle International Airport, added: “It’s fantastic to see Flybe’s franchise partner, Eastern Airways, grow its offering from Newcastle International and continue to invest in the north east. This brand new service to London City Airport will offer a direct link from the region right into the heart of London. With 11 flights per week across 6 days we hope that this will be very well received in both the business and leisure communities.”
Councillor Iain Malcolm, Leader of South Tyneside Council and Chair of the LA7 Airport Holding Company, said: “The announcement of this new route is extremely positive news, not only for Newcastle International Airport but also for the North East.
“The new service by Eastern Airways to London City Airport will provide an extremely convenient connection from the North East right to the heart of the capital, enhancing the connectivity of our region for both business and leisure passengers.”
Flights will be going on sale in the coming week. Fares start from £79.99 one way inclusive of taxes and charges, and will be bookable at flybe.com.