London Southend Airport

London Southend Airport is about 58 km (36 miles) east of central London in a straight line, or about 40 miles by road. Greater Anglia trains from the station opposite the terminal reach Stratford in about 43 minutes and London Liverpool Street in about 52 minutes. By car the trip often takes an hour and a half, longer at rush hour.

The airport is about 3 km (2 miles) north of Southend-on-Sea's center, between the town and Rochford. Trains from Southend Airport station run to Southend Victoria in a few minutes, local buses serve the town and Leigh-on-Sea, and taxis wait at the stand in front of the terminal for door-to-door trips to the seafront.

No. London Southend Airport is in Essex, between Southend-on-Sea and Rochford, about 58 km (36 miles) east of central London. It is marketed as one of London's airports alongside Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City, and it has a direct train line to Stratford and London Liverpool Street.

Yes. Southend Airport station is about 100 steps from the terminal, across a covered walkway. Greater Anglia trains run to Stratford in about 43 minutes and London Liverpool Street in about 52 minutes, with several trains an hour at peak times. Ticket machines are in the arrivals hall and at the station, which also has a staffed ticket office.

One. Every flight, international and domestic, uses the same two-story terminal, opened in 2012, with ten departure gates. After landing, all passengers exit into the same arrivals hall, and the rail station, the taxi stand and the pickup parking lots are all just outside, so there is no terminal to choose.

easyJet is the only airline with a regular scheduled service, with a base at the airport since 2025. It flies to more than 20 destinations, including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Geneva, Paris, Málaga, Malta, Marrakesh, Palma de Mallorca and the Canary Islands, and adds Edinburgh, Belfast City and Budapest from late October 2026.

Yes. The SKYLIFE Lounge is straight ahead after security, open daily from 4:00 to 20:00, with stays of up to two hours. You can pay per entry online or at reception, or enter with Priority Pass, DragonPass, LoungeKey or Diners Club International. Children under 36 months enter free.

Andrews Taxis, the airport's official taxi operator, waits at the taxi stand directly in front of the terminal, about 50 paces from the arrivals exit. Taxis at the stand are booked at a digital kiosk with help from a marshal, not in advance. A pre-booked car is the other option for door-to-door trips.

Yes. Stephensons route 23A runs to Leigh-on-Sea from a stop opposite the terminal, and Arriva routes 7, 8 and 9 serve Southend, Rochford, Shoeburyness and Rayleigh from nearby roads. First Essex route X30 links the airport with Chelmsford and Stansted Airport, but only early in the morning and late in the evening.

No. The terminal is not open 24 hours. It opens three hours before the first scheduled departure of the day, so check your flight time before you travel to the airport. Trains also stop late in the evening, so passengers landing at night often arrange a taxi or car from the airport instead.

A valid passport, plus a visa or an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) depending on your nationality. EU and US citizens and most other visa-exempt visitors need an ETA, children included; British and Irish citizens do not. UK Border Force checks passports before baggage claim, and customs comes after it.

No. London Southend is a cashless airport, so shops, cafés, the SKYLIFE Lounge and the parking machines take cards and contactless payments only. The UK uses the pound sterling, and contactless cards and phone payments are accepted almost everywhere, including on Greater Anglia trains and local buses.

The airport has four parking lots: Superior, the closest to the terminal and the main one for meeting arrivals; Premium, directly opposite; Budget, a couple of minutes' walk away; and Standard, around the corner. Express Pick-up and Drop-off, opposite the terminal, is for stops of up to 10 minutes, and stopping on the road outside is not allowed.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.