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East Midlands (EMA) in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Terminal info, airlines, transport to city, and flight search on FareEagle.
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East Midlands

Nottingham, United Kingdom

🏷️IATAEMA
📍CityNottingham
📞Helpline+44 800 031 4747
🌐eastmidlandsairport.com
Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2SA, United Kingdom
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ℹ️ About East Midlands

East Midlands Airport opened in 1965. It is owned and operated by Manchester Airports Group (MAG).

In 2023, the airport handled approximately 2.7 million passengers. Its IATA code is EMA.

It is a significant cargo airport and a passenger gateway to the East Midlands region. Future plans include further development of cargo facilities.

🏢 Terminals

East Midlands Airport has one main terminal building. It handles both domestic and international flights.

The terminal has 21 gates. The airport has a capacity of 5 million passengers per year.

In 2019, the airport completed a £15 million expansion to its security hall and departure lounge.

🚗 How to Reach Nottingham Airport
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Metro/Rail
East Midlands Railway operates services from East Midlands Parkway station (4 miles from the airport) to Nottingham, Leicester, and Derby. Skylink buses connect the airport to the station. Frequency varies, journey time to Nottingham approximately 20 minutes from East Midlands Parkway.
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Bus
Skylink Express operates 24/7, connecting the airport to Nottingham (Skylink Nottingham), Leicester (Skylink Leicester) and Derby (Skylink Derby). Fares vary depending on the destination.
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Taxi/Cab
Ola and Uber operate at East Midlands Airport. A taxi to Nottingham city center costs approximately £30-£40.
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Distance
24 km from Nottingham city center, approximately 30 minutes without traffic, 45-60 minutes during peak hours.
🛎️ Airport Facilities
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Lounges
The Escape Lounge is located after security. Access can be purchased online or at the door.
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Food & Dining
Burger King, Castle Rock Tap Room & Kitchen, Starbucks, Greggs, Pork & Pickle. Several options are available 24 hours.
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Shopping
WHSmith, Boots, Duty Free.
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Connectivity
Free WiFi is available throughout the terminal. Connect to the 'EMA Free WiFi' network.
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Banking
ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas. Currency exchange services are provided by Travelex.
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Medical
First aid services are available. Contact airport staff for assistance.
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Other
Prayer room is available. Smoking areas are located outside the terminal building.
🅿️ Parking

Short Stay: Up to 1 hour: £6.00, Up to 2 hours: £12.00, Up to 3 hours: £15.00, Up to 24 hours: £58.00. Long Stay: Up to 24 hours: £32.00, Up to 3 days: £64.00, Up to 8 days: £99.00. Pre-booking is available at: https://www.eastmidlandsairport.com/parking/

💡 Tips for Travellers
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Pre-book your parking online for significant discounts, especially for long stays.
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Use the Skylink Express bus for a direct and frequent connection to Nottingham, Leicester, or Derby.
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Check the airport's website for security wait times before you leave for the airport.
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If travelling on a budget, consider taking the train from East Midlands Parkway, accessible via a short bus ride from the airport.
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