easyJet announces new flights from London Southend Airport to Budapest

• New route will operate twice a week on Mondays and Fridays 
• Flights are on sale from today, with services starting on 26 October 2026 
• Fares available from £23.99* on easyJet.com and via the mobile app 
• City breaks available with easyJet holidays from just £260 per person for three nights 

easyJet has announced a new route from London Southend Airport to Budapest, Hungary, further expanding its UK network and offering customers in the Essex region a convenient, direct access to one of Europe’s most popular city break destinations. 

easyJet will be the only airline connecting Southend to Budapest.

Flights are on sale from today, with the new service set to commence on 26 October 2026 and will operate twice a week on Mondays and Fridays through the winter. The route will be ideal for long weekends, short breaks and business travel, providing flexibility for customers looking to explore the Hungarian capital. 

Budapest is renowned for its striking architecture, rich history and vibrant cultural scene. Divided by the River Danube into the historic districts of Buda and Pest, the city is home to iconic landmarks including the Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge. 

Visitors can relax in Budapest’s famous thermal baths, enjoy its thriving café and ruin bar culture, or sample traditional Hungarian cuisine. Scenic Danube river cruises and easy access to nearby wine regions and countryside make the city an attractive year-round destination. 

Seats are available to book now at easyJet.com and via the mobile app, with fares starting from £23.99*. 

Package holidays to Budapest are available with easyJet holidays which include return flights and hotel. Holidaymakers can choose from a range of city-centre accommodation, making it a convenient, hassle-free option for a winter getaway. All packages can be booked with a low deposit of just £60 per person.

Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said: “We’re pleased to be putting this new route from London Southend to Budapest on sale for flights and holidays, offering customers even more choice when travelling from the region. Budapest continues to be a firm favourite for city breaks, thanks to its history, culture and unique atmosphere, and we’re confident this service will be welcomed by both leisure and business travellers looking for affordable fares and to fly from London Southend with ease.” 

Nigel Mayes, Business Development Director for London Southend Airport, said: “Budapest is another sensational European capital city addition to London Southend Airport’s growing network, which already boasts Amsterdam, Berlin and Paris. With 26 routes now available this year, we can offer an even better mix of city breaks, beach and ski holidays.

“We’re proud to offer an easy, speedy and friendly airport experience, and this new route gives people across Essex, London and East Anglia the opportunity to enjoy convenient access to one of Europe’s most popular capitals. With twice-weekly flights from October, Budapest is the perfect destination for passengers planning a short break or travelling for business to experience everything the city has to offer.” 

easyJet offers 26 routes from London Southend to popular beach and city destinations including Barcelona, Ibiza, Dalaman, Geneva and Marrakech 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 last year at London Southend provides easyJet with further growth opportunities in the UK leisure travel and package holiday market. 

For further information, please contact the easyJet Press Office on 01582 525252 or visit https://mediacentre.easyjet.com

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