Aer Arann direct flights Galway to London Southend

Aer Arann started direct flights from Galway to London Southend airport, marking the opening of Ireland’s new gateway to central London and the English south east.

From March 27th, Aer Arann will operate flights, twice a day, morning and evening, from both Galway and Waterford to London Southend Airport offering the fastest and most direct access from the two cities to central London.With fares starting at just €39.99 one way including taxes.

With its new direct rail link and speedy and frequent train services, London Southend Airport is Ireland’s new London gateway with a unique service offering that cannot be matched by major London airports.

10 Minutes From Plane to Train with Cabin Baggage
8 Trains Per Hour at Peak Times
50 Minutes to Central London
Train Direct from London Southend to Liverpool Street – the same station served by the Stansted Express
Faster Journey Time Through London Southend Airport
Only 20 minutes from Plane to Train with Checked Baggage
In addition to fast and convenient transfer times to central London, passengers will not experience the long take off queues or the delay and hold patterns commonplace on approach to London’s major airports.

The new services will be the first to be operated into London Southend Airport by an Irish commercial airline and will operate in addition to Aer Arann’s Galway and Waterford to London-Luton services under a revised schedule.
Aer Arann will continue to fly four days a week direct from Waterford to London Luton and four days a week from Galway via Waterford to London Luton.
AER ARANN FLIGHT SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE MARCH 27TH
Morning Service: Galway Airport to London Southend Airport
Day Flight Depart Arrive Direct Via
Mo, Th, Fr RE 401 0700 0850 Direct
Tu, We RE 401 0700 0925 Waterford
Sa RE 401 0800 1025 Waterford
Su RE 401 0800 0950 Direct
Morning Service: London Southend Airport – Galway Airport

Day Flight Depart Arrive Direct Via
Mo, Th, Fr RE 402 0915 1115 Direct
Tu, We RE 402 0950 1230 Waterford
Sa RE 402 1050 1330 Waterford
Su RE 402 1015 1215 Direct

Evening Service: Galway Airport – London Southend Airport
Day Flight Depart Arrive Direct Via
Mo, Th, Fr, Su RE 407 1845 2035 Direct
Tu, We RE 407 1735 2000 Waterford
Sa RE 407 1500 1725 Waterford

Evening Service: London Southend Airport – Galway Airport
Day Flight Depart Arrive Direct Via
Mo, Th, Fr, Su RE 408 2100 2300 Direct
Tu, We RE 408 2025 2305 Waterford
Sa RE 408 1750 2030 Waterford