Question 1

Where is Southend Airport’s railway station, and how fast can I get into London?

Accepted Answer

Just 100 steps from the terminal, opposite the building through a covered walkway. Greater Anglia runs up to six trains an hour at peak times, and the non-stop journey to London Liverpool Street takes 52 minutes, with connections onto the Elizabeth Line at Shenfield, Stratford and Liverpool Street itself.

Question 2

Have the car park names at London Southend Airport changed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, from 16 July 2026: Short Stay is now Superior, Mid Stay is now Budget, and Long Stay is now Standard. Premium keeps its name. Existing bookings under the old names are still valid — just follow the new signage when you arrive.

Question 3

Can I carry more than 100 ml of liquid through security at Southend?

Accepted Answer

Since February 2026, CT security scanners let you carry up to two litres of liquids and laptops inside your cabin bag, without bagging them separately. The airport still advises keeping a 100 ml/1-litre clear bag ready, though: its own CiTX scanning “cannot yet guarantee 100%” availability, and airports at the other end of your route may not have the new technology yet.

Question 4

Is there a hotel actually at London Southend Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Holiday Inn Southend, a 4-star hotel about a 7-minute walk from the terminal, opened in 2012 the same year as today’s terminal building. Its Park, Stay & Go packages use number-plate recognition instead of paper tickets, and the 1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar looks straight out over the runway.

Question 5

Which airlines fly from London Southend Airport?

Accepted Answer

easyJet is the airport’s hub carrier, flying more than 20 routes across Europe and North Africa — from Barcelona and Amsterdam to Faro, Malta, Alicante and seasonal Munich. Santa’s Lapland adds seasonal charter flights to Rovaniemi, Finland, every winter.

Question 6

What if I miss the last train from Southend Airport?

Accepted Answer

Andrews Taxis, the airport’s official operator, runs a late-night shared taxi direct to London Liverpool Street once the last train has gone: £27.50 per person with a minimum of 4 passengers (or £110 split between fewer). The taxi rank itself is 50 paces from the Arrivals exit, and bookings are made at the kiosk on the day — not in advance.

Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England

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