Pick-up & drop-off
Pick-up & drop-off with ease
Picking up or dropping off passengers at London Southend Airport is quick and easy, with several convenient options located close to the terminal.
First, travel to our official address:
London Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6YF
Express Pick-up and Drop-off
For the fastest option, use our Express Pick-up and Drop-off, located directly opposite the terminal.
- Stay for up to 10 minutes
- Barrierless entry and exit
- £8 per visit, paid online within 24 hours after exiting
Short Stay parking
If you need a little more time to meet passengers or help with luggage, our Short Stay car park is located directly opposite the terminal.
Charges apply and parking is paid at the machines located within the car park.
Mid Stay parking
If you are picking up passengers and expect to wait for their arrival, we recommend using the Mid Stay car park.
Charges apply and parking is paid at the machines located within the car park.
Prices
Express pick-up & drop-off
- 0–10mins
- £8
Short stay
- 0–30 mins
- £25
- 30–60 mins
- £35
- 1–2 hrs
- £45
- 2–24 hrs
- £65
Mid stay
- 0–30 mins
- £8
- 31 mins–24 hrs
- £45
Need extra help?
If you or anyone travelling with you needs extra help, please don’t hesitate to ask. Accessible parking and special assistance services are available.
Now open: Express Pick-up and Drop-off
Make pick-ups and drop-offs faster and easier with Express Pick-up and Drop-off, located directly opposite the terminal. This area allows you to stop for up to 10 minutes. A charge of £8 applies and must be paid online after you exit Express Pick-up and Drop-off, by midnight the following day.

Where to find pick-up and drop-off

Parking locations
Short Stay
A few steps from the terminal – our dedicated pick-up/drop-off car park
Mid Stay
Located just a couple minutes’ walk to the terminal
Blue badge pick-up & drop-off
Short Stay car park
There are conveniently located blue badge bays in our Short Stay car park (charges apply) which provides the closest option for accessing the terminal.
Look for the double red lines as you approach the airport – this marks the ‘no stopping’ zone. Please be aware of the signage and use our Express Drop-off and Pick-up instead. Note that there is a fee for pick-up and drop-off.
Please note: If your vehicle is over 2.0 m tall or 5.0 m long, it must use the Mid stay car park only. Every vehicle must be parked completely within a marked bay when parking in Short Stay, Long Stay or Premium Parking.
Vehicles not complying with these requirements may be moved, clamped or issued with a parking charge notice, as set out in our Parking Terms & Conditions.