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Flight deals from East Midlands to London Southend

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from East Midlands Airport to London Southend Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £155. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.£51 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in London Southend.Price includes taxes and charges.From £51, select.
London.£58 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Tue, 5 May, arriving in London Southend.Price includes taxes and charges.From £58, select.
London.£61 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in London Southend.Price includes taxes and charges.From £61, select.
London.£81 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in London Southend.Price includes taxes and charges.From £81, select.
London.£144 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep.One-way flight with Jet2.Outbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from East Midlands on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in London Southend.Price includes taxes and charges.From £144, select.
London.£166 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in London Southend.Price includes taxes and charges.From £166, select.
London.£339 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb.One-way flight with TUI.Outbound indirect flight with TUI, departs from East Midlands on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in London Southend.Price includes taxes and charges.From £339, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from East Midlands to London Southend

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like East Midlands to London Southend flights are currently cheapest in April.
Apr
from £51
May
from £58
Jun
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Jul
from £81
Aug
from £166
Sep
from £144
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Feb
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East Midlands to London Southend: Alternative routes

Compare routes from East Midlands to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Southend.

London City

8 miles from central London
Closest
from £104
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London Heathrow

14 miles from central London
from £61
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London Gatwick

25 miles from central London
from £35
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London Luton

28 miles from central London
Cheapest
from £33
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London Stansted

30 miles from central London
Cheapest
from £33
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London Southend

36 miles from central London
from £51
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Nottingham to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£51
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from East Midlands to London Southend: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from East Midlands to London Southend is £135. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from East Midlands to London Southend. But we found flights with one or more stops from £135.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from East Midlands to London Southend.
The cheapest month to fly from East Midlands to London Southend is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from East Midlands Airport to London Southend Airport on Saturday, 25 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between East Midlands Airport and London Southend Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Southend but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Southend.

Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Southend Airport (SEN): what you need to know

  • London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Nottingham.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your EMA to SEN flight.

  • Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from East Midlands Airport to London Southend Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between EMA and SEN:

    • Palma de Mallorca Airport

    • Malaga Airport

    • Faro Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Southend Airport (SEN)

  • Right now, £51 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way East Midlands Airport to London Southend Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £135. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from EMA to SEN, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from East Midlands Airport to London Southend Airport.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from EMA to SEN.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from East Midlands Airport to London Southend Airport.

Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of East Midlands Airport, 75.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • To reach East Midlands Airport from central Nottingham, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 miles from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to EMA? If you're boarding an early flight from East Midlands Airport to London Southend Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at London Southend Airport (SEN)

  • If you're landing on a late East Midlands Airport to London Southend Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SEN:

  • Pick up a London Southend Airport rental car and discover parts of London that aren't in every guidebook. Browse the options available from Enterprise.

  • To lock in the best rate, book your ride from London Southend Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your departure date.

Getting from London Southend Airport (SEN) to central London

  • London Southend Airport to central London has a drive time of around 1 hour 10 minutes. It's approximately 40 miles away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to London Southend Airport (SEN)

  • September is the most popular month for flights from East Midlands Airport to London Southend Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to London in January.

  • Book your flight from East Midlands Airport to London Southend Airport for July if you want to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EMA to SEN in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've visited London, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Travel about 100 miles north-west to Birmingham to tick off its popular sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Bristol is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 110 miles west of London. No trip is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Nottingham to London

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