- Must visit
Southend Central Museum
Southend's main local history museum, covering archaeology, natural history, and social heritage in a central Victorian building.
Flights from Amsterdam to Southend-on-Sea depart on average 65 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €85 but you can travel from only €15 by train.
There are 31 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:55, the last at 23:10. The fastest flight covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 1h 0m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €85 |
Flights per day 65 |
Direct flights 31 |
Fastest flight 1h 0m |
First flight 5:55 AM |
Last flight 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€137
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€310
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 5 m
Flights on Sep 19
53
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Amsterdam to Southend-on-Sea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Southend-on-Sea will cost around €310 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €137.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 53 flights from Amsterdam to Southend-on-Sea, including 22 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct flights cover the 301 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sat, Sep 19 the longest flights will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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U22518Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Southend-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €108 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €108, while a flight costs an average of €477.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
Most popular Flight | Ferry | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€477 Average price | €108 Average price Cheapest | €184 Average price | €70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Southend-on-Sea:
A ferry is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Southend-on-Sea costing on average €184.
A ferry is €369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Southend-on-Sea costing on average €477.
Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
Ferry takes on average 7h 56m.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Southend-on-Sea flights for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U28683 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 7:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8456 | 6:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h10 | 7:05 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1015 | 7:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h20 | 7:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U27845 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 7:20 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U27552 | 7:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h00 | 7:35 PM London Southend Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8458 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 7:55 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA441 | 7:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 8:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1017 | 8:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 8:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28687 | 8:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 9:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22522 | 9:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h10 | 9:50 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF8373+ AF1704 | 6:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h30 | 9:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF8373+ AF1580 | 6:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h35 | 10:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737 · LX318 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h20 | 11:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737+ LX332 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h00 | 1:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737+ LX456 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h40 | 11:40 AM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5473+ AF1580 | 7:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h15 | 10:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1001 | 7:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h20 | 7:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U27845 | 7:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 7:25 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL979 | 7:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 7:55 AM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA445 | 7:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 8:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1003+ LH4228 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h40 | 12:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2311 · LH2474 | 8:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h35 | 12:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
U22512 | 8:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 9:00 AM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH987 · LH908 | 8:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h50 | 2:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH987+ LH4228 | 8:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h50 | 12:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL983 | 9:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h00 | 9:30 AM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX725 · LX332 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h10 | 1:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
U22518 | 10:05 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h10 | 10:15 AM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1005 | 10:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 10:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28673 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h20 | 10:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1341 · AF1780 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h05 | 1:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1341 · AF1706 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h20 | 4:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA431 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 11:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2303 · LH2476 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h30 | 3:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2303 · LH2478 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h55 | 5:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH989 · LH914 | 11:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h25 | 4:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH989 · LH908 | 11:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h25 | 2:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA433 | 11:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 11:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL985 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 11:40 AM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF5474+ AF1706 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h30 | 4:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5474+ AF1280 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h05 | 4:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1009 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1641 · AF1180 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h25 | 6:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA435 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 2:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH993 · LH918 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h00 | 6:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1741 · AF1180 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h55 | 6:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH993+ LH4230 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h00 | 5:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH993+ LH4232 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h00 | 8:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX729 · LX338 | 3:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h10 | 7:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2305 · LH2482 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h05 | 8:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2305 · LH2480 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h00 | 7:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1011 | 4:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 4:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA439 | 4:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 4:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28675 | 4:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 4:45 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF5478+ AF1380 | 4:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h55 | 9:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2307 · LH2482 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h45 | 8:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1013 | 5:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h20 | 5:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF8345+ AF1380 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h35 | 9:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA437 | 5:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 6:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH997 · LH922 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h40 | 10:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Southend-on-Sea — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Southend-on-Sea trip today.
Southend's main local history museum, covering archaeology, natural history, and social heritage in a central Victorian building.
Historic priory museum with period rooms, monastic remains, and gardens, offering one of the area's richest heritage experiences.
Specialist museum exploring Southend's famous pier, seaside holidays, and coastal life through engaging local displays.
Long sandy beach and promenade area popular for walks, sea views, amusements, and classic Southend seaside atmosphere.
Historic fishing quarter with cobbled lanes, cockle sheds, and estuary views, full of local character and maritime heritage.
Large clifftop park with gardens, sports space, and open views over the Thames estuary, ideal for relaxed coastal walks.
Fresh cockles harvested from the Thames estuary, long linked with Southend's seafront stalls and seafood trade. Usually served with vinegar and pepper.
Whelks are sea snails traditionally sold at Essex fish stalls. In Southend they are a classic seaside snack, eaten cold with salt, vinegar, and pepper.
Jellied eels are a historic Thames estuary dish. Chopped eels are cooked in spiced stock that sets into jelly, a traditional East End and Essex specialty.
Fine dining restaurant with modern British cooking and polished service. Well regarded for tasting menus and a refined special-occasion atmosphere.
Classic seafront fish and chip restaurant known for fresh seafood, generous portions, and a traditional Southend seaside atmosphere.
Long-established seafood restaurant focusing on local fish and shellfish. Smart but relaxed setting near the seafront with strong local reputation.
Moderate for a UK seaside city. Hotels can rise in summer, but casual dining and local transit are usually cheaper than London. Attractions and seafront snacks can add up.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Southend-on-Sea by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southend-on-Sea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Southend-on-Sea flights use the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Heathrow Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Southend-on-Sea airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in various locations throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Elevators, ramps.
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