Direct flights to Berlin will launch from Newcastle Airport next summer.

Eurowings, the value airline owned by Lufthansa Group, will operate the flights every Thursday and Sunday starting May 1, 2025.

This new service will be the only regular, direct flight to Berlin from the North East and Yorkshire regions.

The airline currently operates year-round flights to Düsseldorf and has been flying from Newcastle Airport for 10 years.

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.

"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."

Reinald Frankewitz, head of airport and network relations at Eurowings, 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."

Flights are now available to book at eurowings.com or via travel agent.