Why go
- Town in County Durham, England.
- Served by Teesside International Airport (MME).
History
Darlington is a market town in the Borough of Darlington, County Durham, England. It lies on the River Skerne, 13 miles (21 km) west of Middlesbrough and 17 miles (27 km) south of Durham. Darlington had a population of 107,800 in the 2021 Census, making it a "large town" and one of the largest settlements in North East England. The town is linked to London, Leeds, York, Newcastle and Edinburgh by the East Coast Main Line railway and the A1(M) motorway.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Alitalia AZ (F70) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- Eastern Airways T3 (J41, S20) · 1 route: Aberdeen
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (F70) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Teesside International Airport (MME); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MME has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Amsterdam, Aberdeen).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Darlington, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.