Taxis to Durham take about 30 minutes; Bus 7/X7 connects the airport to Darlington with onward connections to Durham.
Things to do at Teesside International Airport (MME)
Teesside International AirportMME
At the airport
Things to do in Teesside International Airport
Durham Tees Valley Airport serves northeastern England with the UNESCO World Heritage city of Durham — about 25 km south — as its primary draw. Durham Cathedral and Castle form a Norman masterpiece perched on a river peninsula, where the Venerable Bede is buried and one of England's greatest medieval buildings overlooks the River Wear. The Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle (40 minutes by car) is a French château built in the English countryside housing one of the finest art collections in northern England — including a working mechanical silver swan automaton from around 1773.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Teesside International Airport
- Durham Cathedral's nave, Galilee Chapel, and tower climb are among the most rewarding heritage experiences in northern England — allow 2 hours.
- The Bowes Museum's mechanical silver swan is a 200-year-old automaton that still performs on a scheduled basis — a genuinely extraordinary piece.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at MME
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Teesside International Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestThe Rockliffe Lounge
Airside at Teesside International Airport (MME) in Durham Tees Valley, United Kingdom, The Rockliffe Lounge is easy to find once you’ve cleared the formalities. After you pass through passport control and the security check in the Main Terminal, continue straight ahead through the Duty Free area. From there, enter the departures zone and follow the departure corridor to the left, keeping to the main flow of travel toward the gates. Continue along this left-hand corridor until you reach the end of the main departures area, where The Rockliffe Lounge is located. This airport lounge is positioned airside, so be sure to allow enough time to complete security and passport checks before heading over to relax before your flight.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.