Southend Airport's four new easyJet routes from October

Budget airline easyJet’s first flight from Southend to Munich took off on Saturday, expanding the airline’s presence at the airport with a direct connection to the Bavarian capital.

Jude Winstanley, chief executive of London Southend Airport, said: "We're delighted to see the first easyJet flight to Munich take off from London Southend.

"Munich is a fantastic addition to our growing route network and opens up a wealth of opportunities for passengers, whether travelling for leisure or business."

Launch - the first flights to Munich took off yesterday (Image: Southend Airport)

The service is part of easyJet’s expanding network from Southend and will operate up to three times a week.

Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK country manager, said: "We are really pleased to be launching our first flights between London Southend and Munich, providing customers across Essex and the South East with a direct connection to one of Germany's most vibrant and popular cities.

"Whether customers are travelling to visit festive Christmas markets, a business trip or to explore the wider Bavarian region, Munich offers something for everyone.

"We are delighted to continue expanding the choice available from London Southend and to provide great value fares and convenient travel options for our customers."

Following the launch of the Munich connection, four more easyJet routes are taking off from Southend next month, including Budapest, Lanzarote, Edinburgh, and Belfast.

Flights to Edinburgh will operate on Thursdays and Sundays starting October 29, while Belfast services will run on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays from October 25.

Two weekly flights to Lanzarote’s Arrecife Airport will depart on Wednesdays and Fridays from October, though the exact launch date has not yet been confirmed.

The Budapest route begins on October 26, with flights on Mondays and Fridays.

Newest addition - flights to Budapest were announced in April (Image: Southend Airport)

Full list of destinations you can fly to from Southend

With these additions, Southend Airport now offers flights to 29 destinations, including:

Spain

• Palma de Mallorca
• Málaga
• Alicante
• Barcelona
• Tenerife
• Gran Canaria
• Ibiza
• Almería
• Lanzarote - from October

North Africa

• Enfidha (Tunisia)
• Marrakech (Morocco)
• Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt) - from January 2027

Portugal & Mediterranean

• Faro (Portugal)
• Malta
• Antalya (Turkey)
• Dalaman (Turkey)

France & Channel Islands

• Paris
• Jersey
• Lyon - from December

Germany & Austria

• Berlin (Germany) 
• Munich (Germany)
• Salzburg (Austria) - from December

UK and city breaks

• Edinburgh (UK) - from October
• Belfast (UK) - from October
• Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
• Budapest (Hungary) - from October
• Geneva (Switzerland)
• Pisa (Italy)

Seasonal routes

• Rovaniemi (Finland)
• Lapland charter services

Airport bosses say the expanded route network offers more options for travellers across the South East.