7 same-day destinations

Extreme Day Trips from London Southend

Out before 08:00, home after 21:00, and up to four hours each way. These are the real morning-out, evening-back routes from London Southend Airport, worked out from our live flight schedules so the list stays current.

7
Destinations
2
Countries

Times shown are the earliest morning outbound and the latest evening return we can see in the schedules. Hours on the ground are approximate. Always double-check the exact times when you book, and leave room for delays on the way home.

Spain

Barcelona

BCN

Spain

2h 30m
each way
06:30
Out from London Southend
~10.3h
On the ground
21:50
Back at London Southend

El Prat is 30 mins from La Rambla via Aerobus (€7.75). Book Sagrada Familia tickets in advance!

Things to do in BarcelonaBarcelona airport guide
Spain

Malaga

AGP

Spain

2h 30m
each way
06:30
Out from London Southend
~10.9h
On the ground
22:25
Back at London Southend

Costa del Sol gateway! Airport is 8km from city with train and bus connections.

Things to do in MalagaMalaga airport guide
Spain

Palma de Mallorca

PMI

Spain

2h 30m
each way
06:30
Out from London Southend
~11.8h
On the ground
23:20
Back at London Southend

Palma Airport is just 8km from city centre. Buses run every 15 mins (€5).

Things to do in Palma de MallorcaPalma de Mallorca airport guide
Spain

Gran Canaria

LPA

Spain

2h 30m
each way
07:00
Out from London Southend
~11.1h
On the ground
23:05
Back at London Southend

Perfect winter sun destination. Maspalomas dunes are unmissable.

Things to do in Gran Canaria
Malta

Luqa

MLA

Malta

2h 30m
each way
07:00
Out from London Southend
~10.4h
On the ground
22:25
Back at London Southend
Things to do in Luqa
Spain

Tenerife South

TFS

Spain

2h 30m
each way
07:00
Out from London Southend
~11.1h
On the ground
23:05
Back at London Southend

Close to all the beach resorts. Year-round sunshine!

Things to do in Tenerife SouthTenerife South airport guide
Spain

Alicante

ALC

Spain

2h 30m
each way
07:05
Out from London Southend
~11.1h
On the ground
23:10
Back at London Southend

Airport is just 15 mins from city via C6 Bus. Perfect for Costa Blanca beaches!

Things to do in AlicanteAlicante airport guide

How we work these out

We scan the real departure and arrival schedules at London Southend Airport, then match an early morning outbound (before 08:00) with a late evening return (landing back after 21:00, including red-eye arrivals). We only keep destinations within about four hours' flying each way, so every trip on this list is a genuine there-and-back-in-a-day adventure. The list refreshes as schedules change through the seasons.