London Southend Airport has announced that it is gearing up for its biggest winter flying schedule in 6 years. On Sunday, October 26, 360,000 seats were put on sale for the 2025/26 winter season between November and March.
London Southend Airport © Elizabeth JamiesonSouthend’s Winter Takeoff
The new flight schedule offers a range of new hosts for winter travellers, whether it be escaping for a bit of winter sun, bustling city breaks or Christmas markets, travellers have their pick of the bunch for holiday destinations. Summer spots like Malaga and Tenerife are sticking around for the colder months, whilst favourites like Amsterdam and Paris offer yet more getaways for winter travellers.
Alongside this, six new destinations join the fold, all operated by airline partners EasyJet:
- Lanzarote
Starts: October 29. Operates: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays.
- Barcelona
Starts: November 6. Operates: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays.
- Berlin
Starts: November 7. Operates: Mondays and Fridays.
- Rovaniemi
Starts: December 1. Operates: Tuesdays, Saturdays
- Salzburg
Starts: December 6. Operates: Saturdays
- Grenoble
Starts: December 14. Operates: Thursdays, Sundays
Less than an hour away from central London, the coastal airport is wasting no time getting travellers excited for the upcoming months.
London Southend’s CEO Jude Winstanley said:
This winter marks a real milestone for our award-winning airport. With 283% more seats on offer than last year, and a mix of brand new routes alongside returning favourites, we’re giving passengers more choice than every before – whether they’re heading for ski slopes, chasing winter sun or planning a festive escape.
This new schedule suits all kinds of travellers, whether you’re an urban explorer, sun chaser, or on the slopes, these destinations open more travel opportunities out of Essex and London for all.
Will you be travelling out of London Southend Airport this winter? Let us know in the comments below.
