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EasyJet has launched a new year-round domestic route between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and London Southend Airport (SEN). The route gives passengers another option for travelling between Northern Ireland and southeast England.
The first flights took off on Monday 2 November 2026. The service operates up to three times a week, on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays. One-way fares start from £13.49, making the route a low-fare option for weekend trips, longer stays and visits to friends and family.
Route: Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Southend Airport (SEN)
Airline: easyJet
First flight: Monday 2 November 2026
Frequency: Up to three flights per week
Operating days: Monday, Friday and Sunday
Service: Year-round
One-way fares: From £13.49, subject to availability
The Monday, Friday and Sunday schedule suits passengers planning a long weekend or a week-long visit to London and the southeast.
The Belfast City to Southend service gives passengers another choice when travelling between Northern Ireland and southeast England.
Belfast City Airport is around five minutes from Belfast city centre, making it a convenient departure point for passengers travelling from the city.
London Southend Airport, in Essex, is an alternative to London's larger airports. Its on-site railway station has direct Greater Anglia trains to London Liverpool Street, giving passengers easy rail access to the capital.
EasyJet is Northern Ireland's largest airline and flies from three airports in the region: Belfast City Airport, Belfast International Airport and City of Derry Airport. Across these airports, it serves more than 55 routes to 45 destinations in 17 countries across Europe and North Africa.
Southend joins easyJet's domestic network from Belfast City Airport. That network also includes Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton and Manchester.
The route is also part of easyJet's growth at London Southend. The airport offers 31 destinations year-round, with new routes to Budapest, Edinburgh, Lyon, Rhodes and Sharm El Sheikh launching over the next 12 months.
Kevin Doyle, easyJet's UK country manager, said:
“We're really pleased to be launching flights from Belfast City to London Southend, giving our customers even more choice and great-value fares.
“Whether you're planning a weekend city break, a longer getaway or visiting friends and family, the new route provides convenient access to London and the South East, making it easier than ever to enjoy everything the capital and the surrounding area have to offer.”
Andrea Hunter, aviation development manager at Belfast City Airport, said the service would give passengers another convenient connection between Belfast and southeast England. She highlighted the airport's location close to the city centre and noted that the launch coincides with five years of partnership between easyJet and Belfast City Airport.
The new route adds another option for passengers travelling between Belfast and southeast England. With year-round flights, up to three departures a week and one-way fares from £13.49, it may appeal to both leisure and business travellers.
Check easyJet's website for current schedules, availability and fares before booking.
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