• New route will operate twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays
• Flights on sale from today, with services starting on 25 October 2026
• Fares available from £23.99* on easyJet.com and via the mobile app
• Package holidays are available with easyJet holidays
easyJet has announced a new route between London Southend Airport and Edinburgh, further strengthening its UK domestic network and providing customers in Essex and the wider South East with direct access to Scotland’s capital.
Flights are on sale from today, with the new service set to commence on 25 October 2026 and operate twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays.
The route is ideally timed for long weekends, short breaks, visiting friends and family and business travel, offering customers flexible and affordable travel options between the two cities.
The new route will support tourism, business connectivity and regional ties. With quick access to central London from London Southend Airport and Edinburgh Airport well connected to the city centre, the service enables customers to make the most of their time at both ends of the journey.
Edinburgh offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture and vibrant city life. From the iconic Edinburgh Castle and the historic Royal Mile to world-renowned festivals, museums and galleries, the city is a year-round destination. Visitors can enjoy a thriving food and drink scene, scenic walks up Arthur’s Seat, and easy access to Scotland’s stunning countryside.
Seats are available to book now at easyJet.com and via the easyJet mobile app, with fares starting from £23.99*.
easyJet holidays is also offering package holidays to Edinburgh, including return flights and hotel, giving customers great value and added convenience. All packages benefit from Ultimate Flexibility, which include the freedom to amend or cancel a booking.
easyJet and easyJet holidays have introduced a Book with Confidence Promise to reassure customers on their travel plans. The pledge guarantees that flight and package prices will not increase in price once booked and confirms that easyJet intends to operate a full schedule across its network, despite competitors cutting routes, as easyJet prepares to fly over 50 million passengers this summer.
Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said:
“We’re really pleased to be putting this new route from London Southend to Edinburgh on sale for flights and holidays, offering customers even more choice when travelling from the region. Edinburgh is an incredibly popular destination for both leisure and business travellers looking for affordable fares and to fly from London Southend with ease.”
Nigel Mayes, Business Development Director at London Southend Airport, said:
“Welcome back, Edinburgh! As one of the most searched-for destinations on our website, we know there’s strong demand for a direct link to Scotland’s capital, making this our third domestic route and a hugely exciting addition to our growing network with our partners at easyJet, and for passengers across Essex, London and East Anglia.
“Whether travelling for business, a city break or to cheer on your team during the 2027 Six Nations, passengers can enjoy the easy, speedy, friendly – and on time – experience that London Southend is famous for. We look forward to welcoming customers on board.”
easyJet and easyJet holidays have introduced their Book with Confidence Promise to reassure customers on their travel plans. The pledge guarantees that flight and package prices will not increase in price once booked and confirms that easyJet intends to operate a full schedule across its network, despite competitors cutting routes, as easyJet prepares to fly over 50 million passengers this summer.
easyJet offers 27 routes from London Southend to popular beach and city destinations including Tenerife, Berlin, Jersey, Barcelona, Antalya and Palma, flying on three based aircraft and employs 140 pilots and crew as well as engineers.
With a catchment area the same size as Switzerland and around eight million people living within an hour of the airport, the opening of a base at London Southend provides easyJet with further growth opportunities in the UK leisure travel and package holiday market.
