Flying to Cornwall will become easier for Londoners as a new daily flight will depart from London Southend Airport.

The new route, operated by Eastern Airways, will link the capital city to Newquay, a seaside town often nicknamed the Ibiza of the UK.

The flights will start from Thursday, April 3, 2025. The tickets first went on sale on Monday, January 13.

With tickets available from £59.99 one way, the daily flights will offer seamless access to Newquay, Cornwall’s main commercial airport, for customers in London, Essex and East Anglia. 

This service marks a significant milestone as the twentieth-holiday destination for London Southend, providing a new option for travellers eager to explore the stunning Cornish coastline.

Nigel Mayes, business development manager at London Southend Airport, said: “The return of a route to Newquay is a great way to start the new year. 

“Connecting passengers from coast to capital, this new service offers swift access to London via the airport’s on-site train line, just 43 minutes to Stratford and 52 minutes to London Liverpool Street.

“We look forward to welcoming both new and returning customers in April.”

Roger Hage, commercial director at Eastern Airways, said: “Adding London Southend for 2025 as our second London airport connection to Newquay Cornwall follows the success the team in Southend have shown in the increasing strength of the easyJet product.

“This helps open the North & East of the capital – plus Essex and Suffolk especially, to a daily service to the South West of England, complementing our London Gatwick twice daily offer.

“The speed of access to Greater London via the adjacent rail link offers an appealing option, helping to avoid the otherwise arduous alternative travel options.”