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London Southend Airport

London Southend Airport

Airlines and Aviation

Southend-on-Sea, Essex 12,977 followers

One of the UK’s fastest-growing regional airports and London's favourite airport 5 years in a row according to Which?.

About us

London Southend Airport, ranked the best London airport by consumer group Which? six times and voted the best UK airport (under three million capacity) by the Airport Operator’s Association in 2019. Serving close to 2.3 million passengers in 2019, London Southend offered services to around 40 domestic and European cities. The terminal has its own railway station, less than 100 paces from the main entrance, with up to six trains an hour at peak times to central London, taking just 52 minutes to Liverpool Street and 43 minutes from Stratford. All airport car parks are located minutes from the terminal entrance.

Industry
Airlines and Aviation
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Type
Privately Held
Specialties
Aviation, Passenger flights, Airports, Airlines, Transport, London, and short haul

Locations

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    London Southend Airport

    Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6YF, GB

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Updates

  • 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐘: 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭! Apply here 👉 bit.ly/4kgpPsW You will be responsible for the non-aero revenue streams across our speedy, easy, friendly airport 💰 including the Train Station, Car Parks, Taxis, Food & Beverage and Retail outlets. Ready for a sensational new experience? APPLY NOW: https://lnkd.in/eGinJ5s6 #FlyLondonSouthend #AviationCareers #SpeedyEasyFriendly

  • 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐉𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐚, 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐳𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 £𝟐𝟗.𝟗𝟗. Jude Winstanley, CEO London Southend Airport, said: “London Southend Airport is committed to providing a seamless, high-quality travel experience for people living in Essex, London and East Anglia region, and we are really pleased easyJet is adding three new routes to Lanzarote, Salzburg and Barcelona on sale now. “With our easyJet base launching in March, we are not only expanding travel options for passengers but also creating real opportunities for our local community. The base has already led to the creation of more than 260 jobs, strengthening our role as a key driver of economic growth in the region. “Thousands of travellers have already chosen London Southend for trips to Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and France this summer, with strong demand for winter sun, city, and ski breaks. These new routes mean even more choice for passengers while supporting their local airport and community.” READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/eF8RsXpd #FlyLondonSouthend #EasySpeedyFriendly

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  • 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓   London Southend Airport is proud to announce its nomination for the esteemed Best Route Development & Marketing award at Routes Europe 2025, in the 'Under 5 Million Passengers' category.    This recognition highlights our continued commitment to airline partnerships, innovative marketing tactics and strategic route development based on the demands of our London market, data and analysis. The winners of the Routes Europe Awards will be announced during the Networking Evening on 9 April in Seville.   But this nomination is only the beginning… Or as some might say, our ‘origin story’ 👀 London Southend is excited to unveil a 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧 new marketing tactic at Routes Europe in Seville next month. It promises to be #SENsational. Watch this space. #FlyLondonSouthend #RoutesEurope2025

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  • 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬! Did you catch up with Business Development Director Nigel Mayes and Route Development Manager Marc Watkins earlier this month? The #SENsational duo spent three days at #Connect2025 in Girona, speaking to airlines and promoting our key USPs: - 8.2 million catchment to the east of London - Immediate capacity for 3.5 million passengers - Access to the world's largest aviation market (LONDON) - Low operating costs In fact, London Southend offers an immediate solution towards London's capacity needs. LEARN MORE 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebwEahui The team will be back in action next month for Routes Europe 2025.. with something extra special planned. Quite 'super', actually. Watch this space! #FlyLondonSouthend | CONNECT Aviation - Route Development Forum

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  • Happy Monday! 😄🏆 London Southend has reintroduced the popular HappyOrNot feedback system across our airport terminal... and the first week of results are in! A score of 96% positive feedback based on 352 responses — a very happy start, indeed. 👉 This system - which allows passengers to rate their airport experience with a simple smiley-face icon - has been placed throughout the terminal, including key areas like check-in, security and the lounge. Passengers are encouraged to share their thoughts and help us maintain our already award-winning standards of service. LEARN MORE: https://lnkd.in/e3rdPR4a

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  • 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 ‘𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲’ 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 South East and Central Essex Mind is supporting the nation’s biggest mental health conversation, Time to Talk Day, a campaign that encourages everyone to ‘get comfortable’ and talk about their mental health. London Southend is championing the initiative with ‘Fancy a chat?’ banners installed on benches throughout its on-site railway station and award-winning terminal. Pictured, below, airport CEO Jude Winstanley taking time to talk with SECE Mind Community Engagement Officer, Lorna Gill. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/ecJeiAjw #SENsational #FlyLondonSouthend #TimeToTalkDay

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  • 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲𝐎𝐫𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 London Southend has today reintroduced the popular HappyOrNot feedback system to enhance its commitment to exceptional customer service. This system, which allows passengers to rate their experience with a simple smiley-face icon, will be placed throughout the airport, including key areas like check-in and security. A spokesperson for London Southend Airport said: “By capturing instant feedback, the system helps the airport identify areas for improvement, ensuring that any issues are addressed quickly and effectively. "Whether it’s a quick smiley rating or more detailed feedback, passengers are encouraged to share their thoughts and help us maintain our already award-winning standards of service.” READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/e3rdPR4a #SENsational #FlyLondonSouthend

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  • 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 '𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲' 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 London Southend is calling for broader consideration as the capital debates its airport capacity. With Heathrow and Gatwick pursuing long-term runway developments; and Luton, an increase in its passenger cap, London Southend has the infrastructure to provide airport capacity immediately. As parliamentary discussions around airport expansion unfold today, with Rachel Reeves expected to back a third runway at Heathrow, London Southend is urging decision-makers to prioritise immediate, scalable solutions. READ MORE 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebwEahui

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  • 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: Serving 2️⃣0️⃣ SENsational destinations across Europe and North Africa, including: - a brand-new route to Newquay, Cornwall operated by Eastern Airways (UK) Ltd - 17 easyJet & easyJet holidays packages (Marrakech, Pisa, Enfidha, Dalaman, Almeria and more) - a summer-only link with Bulgaria thanks to Balkan Holidays Ltd. - and an exclusive annual Christmas service to Lapland with Santa's Lapland. Explore our routes: https://lnkd.in/eKXCPKmb #FlyLondonSouthend #SENsational

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