The seaside airport that's the fastest growing in the UK as easyJet launches new flights

has announced three new routes from the country's fastest growing - London Southend Airport.

The popular budget airline is offering flights to Reus and Almeria in Spain, as well as the popular Mediterranean island of Malta and will begin in March 2025.

Earlier this year, the airline revealed plans to base three more planes at Southend Airport.

Alongside this, easyJet introduced seven new package holiday destinations, including Gran Canaria and Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Dalaman and Antalya in Turkey, Enfidha in Tunisia, Marrakech in Morocco, and Pisa in Italy.

Now, both flight-only options and easyJet holiday packages are available for all ten of these destinations, with the first flights departing from the seaside town's airport on March 30, 2025.

This brings the total number of routes from Southend Airport to 17, offering a variety of beach, city, and ski trips.

The decision to open a base at Southend reflects easyJet's commitment to expanding its operations in the UK, further solidifying its position as a leading carrier for UK travelers.

This move is set to create around 130 direct jobs for pilots and crew, along with supporting additional jobs both at easyJet and the airport.

Since starting operations at Southend in 2012, easyJet has served over seven million passengers, with many travellers opting for the airport's convenient access to European and North African destinations.

Ali Gayward, easyJet's UK Country Manager, said: "We are delighted to be putting 10 new routes on sale from our new base at London Southend Airport, which we look forward to opening next spring.

"Our continued growth and investment in the UK highlights the importance of this market and provides UK consumers with even more choice, with our customers choosing our flights and holidays for our trusted brand, unrivalled network and great value fares.

"We have flown over seven million customers from London Southend since we started our operation there in 2012 and, whether they are flying for business or leisure, we look forward to welcoming even more of them onboard."

Marc Taylor, acting CEO at London Southend Airport, said: "London Southend Airport is committed to providing a seamless, high-quality travel experience for people living in the east of London, Essex and East Anglia region, and we thank easyJet for expanding its range of choices".