easyJet launches new route from London Southend to Munich for summer 2026
- easyJet has put a new route on sale for next summer from London Southend to Munich
- 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, London Southend’s largest airline, has today announced the launch of a new route for summer 2026 to Munich, with seats now on sale.
The new route will start on 17 September 2026 and operate twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays. The launch comes ahead of Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest, giving travellers the chance to experience Bavaria’s iconic celebrations, traditional cuisine, and lively atmosphere.
Just last month easyJet announced a new summer route from London Southend to Jersey in the Channel Islands.
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 also launched packages to Munich from London Southend, with flights and hotel included.
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 and package holidays in Munich in time for Oktoberfest now available to book for flights 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:
“Guten tag München!! This is an amazing addition to the ever-growing network of services provided by easyJet from London Southend – the airline’s 23rd destination and second in Germany! Passengers can say auf wiedersehn to boring autumn weekends at home and instead head over to the Oktoberfest and sample Germany’s world-famous hospitality. We fully expect our terminal to be full of travellers dressed in full lederhosen during September and October!!”
easyJet serves 23 UK airports, offering more than 638 routes to 141 destinations from the UK to Europe and beyond. To discover more about easyJet’s UK network and to book, visit easyJet.com.
About London Southend Airport
London Southend Airport is the UK’s fastest-growing airport, with a 133% increase in flights compared to summer 2024. Our dedicated on-site train station ensures seamless connectivity, with a 10-minute train-to-gate time and direct services from Stratford, London in 43 minutes and London Liverpool Street in just 52 minutes. Renowned for sensational customer experience, we manage all key operations in-house, delivering an easy, speedy, friendly journey from arrival to departure. easyJet passengers rank us among the UK’s top airports for satisfaction and our own private London Southend Jet Centre is the fastest-growing in the country.