Ryanair adds extra Newcastle - Barcelona flights for Champions League match

Ryanair has added extra flights between Newcastle and Barcelona to coincide with the Magpies’ Champions League clash with the Catalan giants.

The first leg of the last 16 tie takes place at St James’ Park on Tuesday, March 10.

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Thousands of Newcastle fans are then expected to make the journey to Barcelona for the return leg at Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday, March 18.

Ryanair’s director of comms, Jade Kirwan, said: “Ryanair has good news for football fans looking to soak up the atmosphere of the Champions League Last 16 Newcastle vs. Barcelona matches with the first leg kicking off on Tues, 10 March in Newcastle and the second on Wed, 18 March in Barcelona, with the addition of extra 1,200 seats between the two cities.

"We expect these extra Ryanair seats to sell out fast, so don’t miss out, head over to the Ryanair app and make sure to get them before they’re gone!”

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Tues, 10 Mar