How to find cheap flights to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
Currently, $510 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Durham Tees Valley Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to MME for $1,177.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to MME goes up or down.
To find cheap tickets to Durham, where Durham Tees Valley Airport is located, book three months ahead. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best deals.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of scoring cheap flights to Durham. This will give you more options for where you begin and end your journey, along with different fares.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes can often save you money. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Durham Tees Valley Airport.
Best time to go to Durham
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Durham is usually August.
If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to MME.
June is the most popular month for flights to MME. It's the perfect time to explore Durham in full swing.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Book your plane tickets to Durham then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. July brings the warmest days in Durham, averaging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC (32ºF) to 7ºC (45ºF).
April gives you the best chance of sunshine. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Durham.
Expect more rain if you're visiting in July, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Flying to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME): What you need to know
Get to Durham without stops with Ryanair. KLM also has direct flights to Durham Tees Valley Airport.
KLM is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 73% of its flights into this airport touch down as scheduled, making it a great option when reserving your MME plane ticket.
The local timezone at MME is UTC+0.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Durham Tees Valley Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to MME:
You can secure a car hire in MME with leading companies such as Enterprise, Routes Car Rentals and Europcar. Turn the key and get ready to discover Durham and beyond.
Durham Tees Valley Airport has an on-time rating of 67%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Getting to central Durham from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
Central Durham is about 40 kilometres from MME.
You'll reach the centre in around 35 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to MME.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Durham has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:
Durham highlights
Put these popular attractions high on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Durham:
Durham Cathedral: Located around 0.64 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Durham University Botanic Garden: Find a nice place to sit and enjoy some time out here while exploring Durham. This park is roughly 2 kilometres south-east of the centre.
Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.64 kilometres east of the centre of Durham.
How to get to Harrogate from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
Visiting the nearby city of Harrogate? It's around 56 kilometres from MME.
Travelling from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to South Shields
If South Shields is where you're off to, it's around 56 kilometres from Durham Tees Valley Airport.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
There's loads more of the United Kingdom waiting for you to discover. About 225 kilometres south of Durham, set off for Birmingham. On the must-see list? Begin with The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre. The city's closest major airport is Birmingham International Airport (BHX).
Glasgow fits right into any adventure through the United Kingdom. You'll find it around 241 kilometres north-west of Durham. Glasgow West End, Glasgow Cathedral and King's Theatre stand out as highlights. The main point of arrival is Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
Say yes to more adventures in Edinburgh, which is roughly 193 kilometres north-west of Durham. Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия are reasons to go. You can reach this city by catching a flight to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).