Traveling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Manchester.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MAN to SEN flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to London Southend Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAN and SEN:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to London Southend Airport flight is $85. A return fare is currently $192. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from MAN to SEN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Manchester Airport to London Southend Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MAN to SEN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Manchester Airport to London Southend Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to Manchester Airport's on-time performance, 59.39% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is around 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near MAN. Whether you have an early flight from Manchester Airport to London Southend Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at London Southend Airport (SEN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Manchester Airport to London Southend Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SEN instead:
Venture beyond London and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can grab a London Southend Airport rental car from Enterprise.
To get the lowest possible price, book your ride from London Southend Airport several weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to the day of travel.
Getting from London Southend Airport (SEN) to central London
London Southend Airport is roughly 64 kilometers from the center of London. The drive time takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to London Southend Airport (SEN)
September is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to London Southend Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit London in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to London Southend Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to SEN in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometers away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometers west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.