London Southend Airport is a single‑terminal airport located near Southend‑on‑Sea, Essex, UK. It handles scheduled regional and some international seasonal services from a compact passenger terminal.
Getting to and From London Southend Airport #
The airport has an adjacent railway station within easy walking distance of the terminal; trains provide direct services to London (typically to Liverpool Street) with journey times around 55-70 minutes.
- Train: Station is a short walk from the terminal; trains to London are a convenient option-ticket prices vary by time and advance purchase.
- Coach / Bus: Coach services may link the airport with local and regional destinations; durations vary by route.
- Taxi / Ride‑share: Taxis are available outside the terminal; trips into central London are lengthy and relatively expensive.
- Car: The airport is reachable via local roads and has short‑stay and long‑stay parking.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at London Southend Airport #
The terminal offers a selection of cafés and fast‑service food outlets, basic retail and traveller services. Wi‑Fi is provided (often free for limited periods). There are limited lounge options compared with larger London airports; charging points and accessible facilities are available. Car hire desks and taxi ranks serve the terminal.
Tips for London Southend Airport #
- Use the rail link for London access: Southend Airport station is adjacent to the terminal - trains to London Liverpool Street take roughly 55-70 minutes and are often the fastest way into central London.
- Check service times: train frequencies are good during the day but can be reduced late at night or on Sundays; confirm schedules for early/late flights.
- Taxi pricing to London is high: expect a long fare into central London - compare costs with rail for value.
Weather & Climate near London Southend Airport #
London Southend Airport's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (527 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 47 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 7° | 1° | 31 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 38 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 12° | 6° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 37 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 52 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.3h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.9h |
| August | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 18° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.4h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 53 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 10° | 4° | 54 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 48 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
