Southend Airport bosses are "confident" there are more new routes to come in 2024 as it has unveiled the latest addition to its expanding list of summer destinations this week.

In recent months Southend Airport has revealed new European routes Geneva and Paris alongside the relaunch of its easyJet flights to Amsterdam, Malaga, Mallorca and Faro.

And this week new flights to Bourgas, in Bulgaria, have been announced.

On sale now, the holiday route will begin operating from June 17 2024, with flights every Monday.

The new charter service, operated by Balkan Holidays, will run for 13 weeks until September 2 2024.

Announcing the new route, Southend Airport CEO John Upton said: "We are delighted to be working with our new tour operator partner Balkan Holidays, launching another new route from London’s quick and easy airport.

"People living in London, Essex and across the southeast of England can choose this destination for summer 2024 and travel to us, by train, within 43 minutes from London Stratford.

“This announcement is further assurance of our commitment to rebuilding London Southend Airport and a great example of our growth opportunity.

"We are confident that there is more to come for summer 2024."

Following the popularity of routes to Paris and Amsterdam, confidence is now growing that the airport will return to its former success with city breaks rather than traditional summer sun-seeking holidays.

And at the start of the month, the airport published plans to extend the existing terminal to expand its offering - adding even more competition for Southend Airport.