Eastern Airways has unveiled a new daily service connecting Newquay Cornwall Airport to London Southend, set to begin on April 3rd.
This addition complements the airline’s established twice-daily service to London Gatwick, enhancing connectivity between Cornwall and Greater London.
The new route offers fares starting at £59.99 one way, making it an appealing option for travelers seeking efficient and affordable transportation. Passengers flying into Southend Airport will benefit from direct rail connections to Stratford and London Liverpool Street, with travel times as short as 43 minutes.
This expansion is expected to add approximately 30,000 seats for the summer season, boosting domestic tourism and supporting Cornwall’s visitor economy. Eastern Airways is optimistic about the route’s potential to attract both leisure and business travelers.
Roger Hage, Commercial Director for Eastern Airways said: “Adding London Southend for 2025 as our second London Airport connection to Newquay Cornwall follows the success the team in Southend have shown in the increasing strength of the easyJet product. ‘The Only Way Is Eastern’ for access to the Central and East of the Capital plus Essex and East Anglia especially to a daily service to the South-West of England, complementing our London Gatwick twice-daily offer. The speed of access to of from Greater London via the adjacent rail link offers an appealing option helping avoid the otherwise arduous alternates travel options to make that summer sunshine getaway, a few days by the coast, a city break, daytime business travel or simply making it to that big event.”
Nigel Mayes, Business Development Manager at London Southend Airport said: “The return of a route to Newquay is a great way to start the new year, connecting passengers from coast to capital and into London with our on-site train line, just 43 minutes into Stratford or 52 minutes to London Liverpool Street. We look forward to welcoming new customers, and returning faces, in April this year.”
Amy Smith, Head of Commercial, Cornwall Airport Newquay said: “We’re confident this route will be incredibly popular with travellers from the east of England looking to experience Cornwall’s stunning coastline and rich heritage this summer season. The new service from Eastern Airways will provide a convenient and efficient way to travel between the east and west of our country and further supplements our London connectivity, meeting the increased leisure demand in the summer months.”
Michael Steel, Managing Director of Visit Cornwall commented: “We are thrilled to hear of the new route between London Southend and Cornwall Airport Newquay. With the convenience of daily flights, this connection is set to strengthen domestic tourism and positively impact Cornwall’s visitor economy. We look forward to the addition of the route, providing greater options to travel to and from Cornwall.”
With this route, Eastern Airways also marks its debut of scheduled services at London Southend Airport. This development coincides with Southend’s growing prominence as a hub, bolstered by its partnership with easyJet and plans to expand operations further.
