Southend Airport
Following the story of an elusive assassin who makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee, The Jackal aired on AppleTV+ has been an instant hit with the critics Whilst much of the 10 part series was filmed in Croatia, a number of the stories pivotal scenes were shot here in the UK. Episode 1. Hot on the trail of the Jackal, M16 analyst Bianca Pullman phones her family from ‘Belfast Airport’ to let them know she is safe, but look closely and you will recognise that the terminal is actually London Southend airport in Essex.
One of the many gateways in and out of Essex, London Southend Airport has flights to over 200 worldwide destinations. Airlines including EasyJet, Ryanair, Emirates and British Airways operate from here. The airport is easily accessible, with its train station just metres from the entrance, or take the M25 if travelling by car. London Southend Airport is also home to the Vulcan bomber – keep an eye out for event days in which you can visit the historic aircraft! If you’re looking for a bite to eat, the 1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar at the Holiday Inn Southend is a fantastic dining experience with views of the planes taking off and landing at the airport.
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