London Southend Airport — Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

London Southend Airport is located in Essex, England, roughly 36 miles east of central London, serving as one of the smaller airports within the London airport system. SEN offers scheduled flights to numerous European destinations, appealing to travelers seeking a less congested alternative to Heathrow, Gatwick, or Stansted. The airport has a direct rail link to London, making it accessible despite its distance from the city center. Southend has invested in modernizing its terminal facilities to attract low-cost carriers and boost passenger numbers. Surrounded by the Essex countryside and close to the coastal town of Southend-on-Sea, the airport also supports general aviation and flight training activities alongside commercial operations.