How Much Is Parking at London Southend Airport?
Compare Southend Airport parking prices, drop-off charges and nearby options you can book with JustPark.
Southend Airport Parking: Long Stay, Drop-Off Charges and Nearby Options
Turn up at London Southend Airport without a booking and a single day in the Standard car park costs £55.
Book Park & Ride through JustPark and a full two-day stay started from £34.99 when we checked. Even a quick drop-off comes with a charge, so a few minutes of planning before you leave home can save you a surprising amount. Here's what every option costs and how to pay less.
Book Southend Airport Parking
Book your Southend Airport parking in advance and you'll know exactly where you're parking and what you're paying before you set off.
Pay less than the turn-up rate by booking Park & Ride or a nearby driveway rather than paying on the day.
Choose Park & Ride or Park & Save, from off-airport car parks with a short shuttle to local driveways from £3.69 per day.
Change of plans? Cancel up to 24 hours before your booking starts (excluding fees).
Manage everything in the JustPark app, from directions to your booking confirmation.
Southend Airport Parking Charges at a Glance
JustPark offers two ways to park for Southend Airport: Park & Ride, where you leave your car at an off-airport car park and take a short shuttle, and Park & Save, which covers local driveways and car parks nearby. Here's how they compared for a two-day stay when we checked.
Southend Airport Park & Ride: from £34.99 for two days. Hand over your keys, and the included shuttle reaches the terminal in around 4 minutes. Best for holidays and longer trips.
Park & Ride with EV charging: from £59.99 for two days. Your car is charged while you're away, so bring your own Type 1 or Type 2 cable. Best for electric vehicle drivers.
Park & Save driveways and car parks: from £3.69 per day. Best for budget-conscious travellers happy to walk, with some driveways around 5 to 12 minutes on foot from the terminal.
For comparison, turning up and paying on the day costs £55 for up to 24 hours in the Standard car park (formerly Long Stay) and £70 for up to 24 hours in Premium. Prices change with demand and the dates you choose, so search with your own travel dates for live prices.
Southend Airport Drop-Off Charges
There's no free drop-off at London Southend Airport, and the road outside the terminal is a no-stopping zone marked with double red lines. If you're dropping someone off or picking them up, these are the charges to expect.
Express Pick-up and Drop-off: £8 for up to 10 minutes, directly opposite the terminal. There's no barrier, so you pay online after you leave, by midnight the following day.
Budget car park (formerly Mid Stay): £12 for up to 30 minutes, rising to £25 for up to an hour. This is the better choice if you're waiting for a delayed arrival.
Superior car park (formerly Short Stay): £25 for up to 10 minutes, or £80 for anything from 10 minutes to 24 hours.
If you'd rather not watch the clock, some nearby driveways on JustPark can be booked by the hour, giving you somewhere to wait without paying airport rates.
Why Booking Ahead Pays at Southend Airport
Avoid the turn-up premium: Park & Ride for two days started from less than the price of a single day in the Standard car park when we checked.
Beat the school holiday rush: Demand peaks during half term and the summer holidays, so booking early gives you the widest choice of spaces.
Know your arrival plan: You'll have directions, access instructions and your booking reference before you leave, which helps with early flights.
Keep your options open: With cancellation available up to 24 hours before your booking starts (excluding fees), there's little downside to booking as soon as your flights are confirmed.
Flying From London Southend Airport
London Southend Airport is a smaller, quicker alternative to the capital's bigger airports, serving Essex and East London with flights to city break and holiday favourites across Europe. Its compact size means short walks and fast journeys through the terminal, which is a big plus if you're travelling with children, luggage or car seats.
The terminal isn't open 24 hours. It opens 3 hours before the first scheduled departure, so plan your arrival time around that for early flights.
Getting to London Southend Airport
The airport is less than 35 miles from East London, with direct connections to the A127 and A13. Use the postcode SS2 6YF for your sat nav.
From the M25: Leave at junction 29 for the A127 towards Southend, then follow the airport signs.
From East and Central London: Take the A12 or A13 and follow signs for Southend.
From Kent: Cross at Dartford, head north on the M25 to junction 29 and join the A127. Remember to pay the Dartford Crossing charge.
By train: Southend Airport station sits right next to the terminal, with trains reaching London Liverpool Street and Stratford in under an hour. If you're starting nearby, parking near Rochford Station is another option.
Practical Tips for Parking at Southend Airport
Blue Badge parking: Park & Ride car parks have accessible spaces, so call ahead to request one before you book. The shuttle bus isn't wheelchair accessible, so check the listing details first.
EV charging: Book Park & Ride with EV charging, or look for nearby public chargers in Southend and Rochford.
Vehicle size: Park & Ride accepts most standard cars that fit a 2.4m x 4.8m bay, but not vehicles with 8 or more seats.
Running late? Park & Ride offers a grace period until midnight on your booked collection date. After that, the standard rate of £20 per day applies (subject to change).
Southend Airport Parking FAQs
How much is parking at Southend Airport?
It depends on where you park. For a two-day stay when we checked, Park & Ride through JustPark started from £34.99, and local driveways start from £3.69 per day. Turning up on the day costs £55 for up to 24 hours in the Standard car park.
Can you drop off at Southend Airport?
Yes, but there's no free drop-off. Express Pick-up and Drop-off, directly opposite the terminal, costs £8 for up to 10 minutes. There's no barrier, so you pay online after you leave, by midnight the following day. If you need longer, the Budget car park costs £12 for up to 30 minutes.
Is there free parking near Southend Airport?
There's no free parking or free drop-off at the airport itself. If you want to keep costs down, booking a nearby driveway through JustPark from £3.69 per day is a reliable alternative to hunting for a space.
Where is the long stay car park at Southend Airport?
The airport's long stay car park has been renamed Standard and sits around a 3 to 5-minute walk from the terminal. For a lower price, Park & Ride through JustPark is a short shuttle ride away.
Where can I park near Southend Airport?
You can choose Park & Ride, with a shuttle of around 4 minutes, or a Park & Save driveway on the residential streets around the airport. Queensland Avenue in Rochford, for example, is an 8 to 12-minute walk from the terminal.
Live Near Southend Airport? Rent Out Your Driveway
Travellers look for parking near Southend Airport all year, and demand spikes every school holiday. If you live in Rochford, Eastwood or the streets around the airport, your empty driveway could be earning while you're at work or away yourself.
Rent out your driveway with JustPark for free, set your own availability and block out dates whenever you need your space back.
Charge more during peak periods like half term and the summer holidays by using scheduled pricing to match demand.
Travel With Confidence From Southend Airport
Whether you'd rather hop on a quick shuttle or walk from a nearby driveway, booking ahead means your parking is sorted before you leave.
Compare airport parking across the UK, pick the option that suits your trip, and start your holiday with one less thing to think about.
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