Southend Airport Information

We'll tell you what you need to know about London Southend Airport, the expanding airport for Southend

 

 

About Southend Airport

Southend Airport started operating commercial flights way back in 1935, and in the 1960s was one of the UK's busiest airports. The airport is undergoing a revival, with low-cost carrier EasyJet offering flights from Southend Airport in 2012.

Southend Airport Sign

Southend Airport is owned by the Stobart Group, and plans to make Southend Airport big business are well in hand. The new control tower is in place, and the new station "Southend Airport" has been completed. The new passenger terminal is set to be completed by the Spring of 2012, with long-stay carpark and a hotel expected to be ready in 2012 too. The runway extension is due to be completed in 2012, allowing largere aircraft to take off and land safely.

Southend Airport Old Departures
Southend Airport Main Entrance, December 2011 - The old departures lounge

Southend Airport
Southend Airport's main building with the old tower, December 2011

 

For more information on Southend Airport, go to www.southendairport.com

 

Departures from Southend Airport

Flight Stats: Live Departures from Southend Airport

 

Southend Airport Arrivals

Flight Stats: Live Arrivals at Southend Airport

 

Trains to Southend Airport

Southend Airport now has its own rail station. "Southend Airport" stations between Rochford and Prittlewell on the London Liverpool Street to Southend line. The line is opetated by National Express East Anglia .

Timetables and discounted tickets can be found at TheTrainline or RailEasy.

 

Easyjet, flying from Southend

Easyjet starts flying from Southend Airport in April 2012. Initial destinations include Portugal (Faro Airport), Barcelona and Ibiza. Easyjet expect to operate 70 flights a week from Southend to various European destinations.

To find out more about flights, go to easyjet.co.uk/southend

 

Flightline Essex Limited

A quick plug for local firm Flightline - They offer cheap flights (including charter flights from Southend), holidays, car hire, travel insurance, airport parking and hotels. They're based in Milton Road, Westcliff, and if you're looking to give your travel business to a local firm, try www.flightline.co.uk

 

 

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