At a Glance:
- New easyJet route from London Southend to Jersey launches March 2026
- Flights operate Mondays and Thursdays
- Seats now on sale for summer 2026
- Part of easyJet’s expanding 23-route network from London Southend
- New A320neo base opened in March, supporting 1,200 jobs
• easyJet has put a new route on sale for next summer from London Southend to Jersey
• Airline’s unrivalled network from London Southend means easyJet now offers 23 routes from the airport throughout the UK, Europe and North Africa providing customers with more choice and great value
• Seats are now on sale on easyJet.com and via the mobile app
easyJet has today announced the launch of a new route for summer 2026 from London Southend Airport to Jersey, with seats now on sale.
Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, is now just a short flight away offers a wonderful mix of natural beauty, history, and culture. Customers can explore historic castles, relax on beautiful beaches, and absorb its fascinating wartime history.
The new flights, which take off for the first time on 30 March and operate on Mondays and Thursdays, are set to be popular with those in the London region looking for a summer break or flying for business but also to connect Islanders with London.
In March easyJet opened its new three A320neo aircraft base at London Southend supporting around 1,200 jobs including 140 direct jobs for pilots and cabin crew and the network at its newest base in London Southend continues to grow from strength to strength.
The airline is now operating 23 routes from London Southend to leisure destinations across Europe and North Africa.
easyJet holidays has launched package holidays to Jersey, with flights and hotel included, making it easy for visitors to enjoy everything the capital has to offer.
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 this year at London Southend provides easyJet with further growth opportunities in the UK leisure travel and package holiday market.
Kevin Doyle, easyJet UK Country Manager, said:
“In our 30th year, we’re still as committed as ever to making travel easy and affordable for our customers in the UK.
“With this latest route to Jersey now available to book for flights and holidays from London Southend Airport for next summer, we’re continuing to provide our customers across the region with even more choice and connectivity at fantastic fares, and we look forward to welcoming them onboard.”
Nigel Mayes, London Southend Airport Business Development Director:
“It’s the people’s choice of destinations! The demand for a route to Jersey has been relentless from customers across our 8.2 million catchment, so it’s a joy to share news of its return. Passengers in Essex, London and East Anglia, we heard you. The tables have turned now, though. Let’s make this route a ginormous Jersey success!”
easyJet serves 22 UK airports, offering more than 630 routes to 140 destinations from the UK to Europe and beyond. To discover more about easyJet’s UK network and to book, visit easyJet.com.