Newly reopened Carlisle Lake District Airport's car parking could be very attractive to passengers from the North East.
The airport's first commercial passenger flight for 25 years took off from Carlisle on Thursday.
Loganair has routes from Carlisle to Dublin, Belfast and London Stansted, with fares from £39.99.
The Cumbrian airport is around an hour's drive from Newcastle and closer for those living in Northumberland, which means it could rival Newcastle Airport for passengers looking to travel to the Capital and Ireland from the North East.
Carlisle Airport also offers parking which is much, much cheaper than the Newcastle Airport.
Carlisle Lake District Airport has FREE parking for passengers
Yes, passengers who drive to Carlisle Airport do not have to pay anything to park their cars there.
Customer parking at Carlisle Airport is free, with no requirement to book in advance.
Where is Carlisle Lake District Airport?
The airport is on the A696, about 6 miles to the North East of Carlisle City Centre and five miles west of Brampton.
If you're heading from the North East, the A69 road connects to the A696 between the Brampton bypass and Carlisle.
Can I get public transport to Carlisle Lake District Airport?
Yes. The airport offers a free minibus shuttle from Carlisle Railway Station.
The timetable is here .
