Passengers will be able to fly on the new route from November to provide stronger connectivity to London.

Flights will begin operating on Tuesday 1 November 2022 and run until Sunday 22 January 2023 on the Embraer E190 aircraft. The route will complement the multiply daily flights with British Airways to London Heathrow.

Matt Hazelwood, chief commercial officer for AGS Airports Ltd, which owns Aberdeen International Airport, said: “This announcement is welcome news and will provide even more choice for passengers between the Granite City and London.

“We look forward to working with BA Cityflyer to establish the route.”

Mark Beveridge, Operations Director at Aberdeen International Airport said: “It is great to see British Airways growing its offering and presence at Aberdeen International Airport with this new daily flights to London City.

“Routes like London City are important to help drive the economy connecting the business community to key markets.

“It also provides a great opportunity for people to come see the great area our corner of the country is with fantastic food and drink offerings.”