UK regional airline Eastern Airways will operate flights between London Southend Airport and Cornwall Airport Newquay starting from Q2 2025.

The route will provide a domestic service for customers residing in Essex, London, and East Anglia, marking the first time Eastern Airways will serve London Southend. The previous Southend-Newquay route operated briefly from 2019 to 2020.

Nigel Mayes, Business Development Manager at London Southend Airport stated: “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.”
Translation: The new route is expected to enhance travel options for passengers and connect more people to London.

Roger Hage, Commercial Director at Eastern Airways added: “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. This helps open the North & East of the capital – plus Essex and Suffolk especially – to a daily service to the South-West of England, complementing our London Gatwick twice-daily offer. The speed of access to Greater London via the adjacent rail link offers an appealing option, helping to avoid the otherwise arduous alternative travel options.”
Translation: The new service enhances connectivity and offers an easy travel option for passengers.