Direct trains from Southend Central to London Liverpool Street take 50–55 minutes. The airport is 15 minutes walk from Southend Airport station.
Things to do at Southend Airport (SEN)
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At the airport
Things to do in Southend Airport
London Southend Airport is the closest airport to London (65 km east in Essex) and an easy entry point for east London. The seaside resort of Southend-on-Sea — with its famous 2 km-long pier (world's longest pleasure pier), amusement arcades, and Victorian seafront — is 10 minutes from the airport. London is accessible by direct train from Southend Central in about 50–55 minutes.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Southend Airport
- For a London visit allow at least 3 hours each way including transit time from the airport.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at SEN
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Southend Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestSkylife Lounge @ The Pilot Cafe
Airside at Southend Airport (SEN) in London, United Kingdom: After you have cleared the security check and passport control in the Main Terminal, continue into the airside departures area and proceed to The Pilot Cafe. This is where you’ll find the Skylife Lounge @ The Pilot Cafe—simply arrive at the cafe and a staff member will greet you and assist with access. Designed to make travel more comfortable before your flight, this airport lounge offers customers a convenient place to relax while enjoying a range of food and beverage options available on site.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.