It’s quick, simple and safe to park onsite at London Southend Airport. Each of our official onsite car parks are just a few minutes’ walk from the terminal – no shuttle buses required and new Covid safety measures in place. They’re secure and open 24 hours. Better still, you can make amazing savings when you pre-book online - book direct for lowest price guaranteed. So you can simply drive up, park up and take off... without being taken for a ride.
The airport has implemented new Covid safety measures, including the sanitisation of all touchpoints within our car parks.
Pre-book parking
In order to guarantee your space and secure the best price we strongly recommend that you pre-book your parking. There are 3 car parks to choose from when pre-booking, all just a few minutes’ walk from the terminal, with no need to wait around for shuttle buses.
Whether you are away on business or leisure, staying for 1 day or 2 weeks we have options for everyone. To pre book your parking for any of our car parks just enter your dates and pick the right car park for you.
Short Stay
Our most conveniently located car park located just a few steps from the terminal.
Long Stay 1
Opposite the terminal and is just a minutes’ walk from check in.
Long Stay 2
This car park is our best value car park and located just a couple minutes’ walk to the terminal so is perfect for those looking to combine convenience with cost.
Long Stay 3
Our best value parking option, this is only a 4 - 5 minute walk to the terminal. *Please note that this car park is currently unavailable until 2022 for pre booked parking.
Turn-up and park
To guarantee a space in our car parks we recommend that you pre-book, however we have numerous parking options for those that want to just turn up on the day.
We have spaces for those who are dropping off and picking up or you can park in any of our car parks whilst you go away.
When turning up simply take a ticket at the barrier and make your contactless payment at any one of our Payment Machines, either in the car park or in the terminal building. You can also pay by card at any of the exit barriers.
Turn-up Prices:
Short Stay
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 0 – 10 mins | £4.00 |
| 10 mins – 30 mins | £7.00 |
| 30 mins – 1 hour | £10.00 |
| 1 - 3 hours | £15.00 |
| 3 - 24 hours | £35.00 |
| Each additional 24hours or part thereof | £35.00 |
Long Stay 1
£30 per day or part thereof
Long Stay 2
£25 per day or part thereof
Long Stay 3
First 15 minutes free*
Then £25.00 per day or part thereof
*No return within 24 hours.
For customers wishing to picking up and drop off passengers for free, we still have a 15 minute free period in our Long Stay 3 car park, which is only a 3-4 minute walk to the terminal.
Pick-up and Drop-off
Where to park if you’re picking up or dropping off passengers:
There are a couple of options for those who are looking to pick up passengers or drop them off. Our conveniently located Short Stay car park is directly opposite the terminal. There is also the option to pick up and drop off passengers in Long Stay 3, where the first 15 minutes in any 24 hour period are free. This is only an average 5 minute journey time from the terminal.
Prices in Short Stay are as follows:
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 0 – 10 mins | £4.00 |
| 10 mins – 30 mins | £7.00 |
| 30 mins – 1 hour | £10.00 |
| 1 – 3 hours | £15.00 |
| 3 – 24 hours | £35.00 |
| Each additional 24hours or part thereof | £35.00 |
Blue Badge Pick up/Drop off and Parking
For pick up/drop off: There are conveniently located blue badge bays in our Short Stay car park (charges apply) which provides the closest option for accessing the terminal. There is also the option of using Long Stay 3 (15 minutes free), which is approximately 200m from the terminal building. If you need help getting to or from your car, please contact your airline prior to travel for further advice.
For parking: There are conveniently located blue badge bays in our Long Stay 1 and Long Stay 2 car park for when you are pre booking or simply turning up to park. Please note that Long Stay 1 blue badge parking bays are closer to the terminal than Long Stay 2. If you need help getting to or from your car, please contact your airline prior to travel for further advice.
Traffic Management at London Southend Airport
In order to deliver a safe environment for all, the airport access roads are protected by a traffic management enforcement operation. Stopping is prohibited on all airport access roads. Penalty charge notices will be issued if motorists stop on any of our Red route sign posted access roads. There is adequate provision for pick up and drop off that can be found in the Long Stay 3 car park (Free 15 minutes in any 24 hours) and the Short Stay car park (charges apply as advertised).
Terms and conditions
For more detailed information about Parking at London Southend Airport please refer to our terms and conditions.
