Christmas market fans, this one’s for you! London Southend Airport is providing even more festive fun this winter, with extra flights to Munich now on sale and in time for Christmas market season.
Already proving popular with Oktoberfest travellers this autumn, the Munich route will now continue into the winter period, giving passengers the chance to swap the UK for twinkling lights, mulled wine and Christmas shopping. Featuring over 20 distinct festive locations, including the Christkindlmarkt in Marienplatz, the city’s largest and most famous market, the 30-foot Christmas pyramid which acts as the centrepiece at the Munich Residenz, and the Pink Christmas, Munich’s inclusive LGBTQ+ market in Stephanplatz.
For those looking for entertainment beyond the Christmas markets there is a host of museums including – the BMW Museum, FC Bayern Museum, as well as aviation and science museums. In addition, there is easy access to some of Europe’s best ski resorts.
The seasonal service will now operate from 23 November 2026 until 1 January 2027, with three weekly easyJet flights every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The extension of the Munich route strengthens London Southend Airport’s network of winter destinations to 25, giving holidaymakers more choice and flexibility during one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year.
Nigel Mayes, Business Development Director at London Southend Airport, said: “We’re thrilled to see this seasonal service to Munich extending into winter. Munich is one of Europe’s most popular destinations during the festive period – and we’ve seen growing demand for festive breaks in the run-up to Christmas – so whether you’re planning a city break, a Christmas shopping trip or using Munich as your gateway to the Bavarian or Austrian Alps for a ski holiday, there’s now even more opportunity to get away this winter from your easy, speedy, friendly airport.”
Munich joins an exciting winter line-up from London Southend Airport, alongside easyJet’s Christmas market flights to Berlin and services to Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, where families can meet Santa in his hometown.
The route also complements recently announced winter services to Belfast, Budapest, Edinburgh, Lyon and Sharm El Sheikh, offering everything from cosy city breaks to package holiday winter sun escapes.
Nigel continued: “Passengers from Essex, London and East Anglia can enjoy London Southend Airport’s award-winning customer experience, with short walking distances, fast security processing and excellent rail connections to central London, making the airport an attractive choice for travellers across the region.”
Flights are available to book now from £22.99, with the new Munich service providing a convenient and stress-free way to explore Bavaria throughout the festive season. Visit the easyJet website for more information, and to book flights and holidays.
