Flights to Southend-on-Sea
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Southend-on-Sea is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Stansted Airport (STN), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre, whose 10,003-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 76 km), London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 82 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 83 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 4 km), London City Airport (LCY, 46 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 51 km (32 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 76 km (47 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 82 km (51 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 83 km (52 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 4 km (2 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 46 km (29 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,003 ft, STN can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 348 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Southend-on-Sea
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend-on-Sea to Berlin | Germany | 874 km (543 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Madrid | Spain | 1,282 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Rome | Italy | 1,396 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Paris | France | 320 km (199 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Hamburg | Germany | 666 km (414 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Budapest | Hungary | 1,393 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Warsaw | Poland | 1,391 km (864 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Vienna | Austria | 1,179 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Barcelona | Spain | 1,134 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,389 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Munich | Germany | 865 km (537 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Milan | Italy | 919 km (571 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Prague | Czechia | 975 km (606 mi) | about 2 h |
| Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 207 km (129 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Copenhagen | Denmark | 905 km (563 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Oslo | Norway | 1,121 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Köln | Germany | 439 km (273 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Dublin | Ireland | 512 km (318 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Brussels | Belgium | 265 km (164 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Marseille | France | 981 km (609 mi) | about 2 h |
| Southend-on-Sea to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 263 km (163 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Turin | Italy | 884 km (549 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Beijing | China | 8,096 km (5,031 mi) | about 11 h 8 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,444 km (1,518 mi) | about 3 h 53 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Tianjin | China | 8,204 km (5,098 mi) | about 11 h 16 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Moscow | Russia | 2,447 km (1,520 mi) | about 3 h 53 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Seoul | South Korea | 8,817 km (5,479 mi) | about 12 h 3 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Harbin | China | 8,025 km (4,987 mi) | about 11 h 2 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to Shenyang | China | 8,258 km (5,131 mi) | about 11 h 20 min |
| Southend-on-Sea to New York City | United States | 5,624 km (3,495 mi) | about 7 h 58 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Southend-on-Sea?
London Stansted Airport (STN) is the closest large airport at 51 km (32 mi). The others, LGW, LHR, LTN, SEN, LCY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is STN from Southend-on-Sea city centre?
51 km (32 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Southend-on-Sea on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.