Southend Arrivals & Departures - Live London Southend Airport Flights
London Southend Airport (SEN) is growing again: 719,513 passengers used it in 2025, two and a half times the year before, as easyJet rebuilt its base to more than 30 European destinations. The airport is 40 miles east of central London in Essex, with a single two-floor terminal and its own railway station on the Liverpool Street line. Use the live boards below to check Southend arrivals and departures or track a specific flight. If someone is collecting you, our airport transfers are timed to this board.
London Southend Airport arrivals and departures, updated live
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Southend Airport terminal, airlines and transport links
Southend has one compact terminal with ten departure gates and two baggage reclaims, so every arrival comes into the same hall and there is no terminal to check. easyJet is the only airline, flying to Spain, Portugal, the Canaries, Amsterdam, Italy and the Balearics, with Budapest and Edinburgh among the routes announced for late 2026. Our Southend Airport guide covers the terminal, security and the station walk in detail.
Southend Airport railway station is a short covered walk from the terminal, with Greater Anglia trains every 20 minutes to London Liverpool Street in about 55 minutes. By road the airport is off the A127, around 60 to 75 minutes from central London depending on traffic.
Southend departures and gate information
The live departures board above lists every outbound flight with its scheduled and estimated time, destination, airline and status, and you can move the date forward to check tomorrow’s departures. Southend’s size is its advantage: the walk from the entrance through security to any gate is a few minutes, and the airport is known for short queues. Gate numbers appear on the screens shortly before boarding.
Picking someone up at Southend
The Express Pick-up and Drop-off area directly opposite the terminal costs £8 per visit for up to ten minutes, paid online after you leave by midnight the following day; stays beyond ten minutes are charged at the Superior car park rate of £80, so it is not a place to wait. For a longer wait use the Superior or Budget car parks, which charge from arrival. Arrivals at Southend are quick: with hand luggage passengers are often out within 15 minutes of landing, and around 25 minutes with a checked bag.
Southend flight information FAQs
Which airlines fly from Southend Airport?
easyJet is the only airline, with a route network of more than 30 European destinations in 2025 and 2026.
Does Southend Airport have more than one terminal?
No. Southend has a single terminal with arrivals and departures under one roof.
Where is the pick-up point at Southend Airport?
The Express Pick-up and Drop-off area opposite the terminal, £8 for up to ten minutes. For anything longer, park in the Superior or Budget car parks.
How do I check tomorrow’s arrivals at Southend?
Use the date selector on the live arrivals board above to view Southend arrivals and departures for tomorrow or any upcoming date.
How long do arrivals take at Southend?
Usually 15 to 25 minutes from landing to the arrivals hall, among the fastest of the London airports. Every pickup with our MILE5 chauffeur service includes 60 minutes of free waiting from touchdown.
How do I get from Southend Airport to London?
Greater Anglia trains reach Liverpool Street in about 55 minutes. For a hotel, a late flight or a group with luggage, a pre-booked car takes you door to door.
Getting from Southend
For a hotel, a late flight or a group with luggage, a pre-booked car takes you door to door from Southend to London, Essex and beyond: met inside the arrivals hall with a name board, tracked against the live board above, one fixed price. We also run transfers between Southend and Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or London City for connecting passengers. Read what our clients say or book online in under a minute.
MILE5 is your trusted team of airport transfer specialists, delivering smooth journeys to and from Southend Airport. Our professional chauffeurs monitor Southend live flight status in real time, so they are waiting in the arrivals hall with your name sign, ready to assist with luggage and escort you directly to your vehicle.
Airport pickup times are adjusted automatically for flight delays or early arrivals through our flight monitoring system, and a waiting time of 60 minutes is offered complimentary after landing, allowing ample time for passport control and baggage collection.
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While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, please be aware that flight schedules and statuses are subject to change without notice. For the most current flight details, including any potential delays or cancellations, we recommend verifying information directly with the respective airlines as well.
