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NQT

Nottingham Airport

Nottingham, United Kingdom

🏷️IATANQT
📍CityNottingham
📞Helpline+44 1332 852852
Nottingham Airport, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2SA, United Kingdom
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ℹ️ About Nottingham Airport

Nottingham Airport, officially known as East Midlands Airport (EMA), opened in 1965. It is operated by Manchester Airports Group (MAG).

The airport handled approximately 2.4 million passengers in 2023. Its IATA code is NQT.

The airport serves as a hub for cargo operations and passenger flights.

🏢 Terminals

Nottingham Airport (NQT) has one terminal. It handles both domestic and international flights.

The terminal has a capacity of approximately 500,000 passengers per year. There are no piers or concourses.

🚗 How to Reach Nottingham Airport
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Metro/Rail
East Midlands Railway operates services from East Midlands Parkway station (approximately 6.4 km from the airport) to Nottingham. Trains run frequently, and the journey to Nottingham takes about 15 minutes. A Skylink bus connects the airport to the station.
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Bus
The Skylink Nottingham bus service connects the airport to Nottingham city centre. Buses run every 20-30 minutes. A single ticket costs approximately £6.
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Taxi/Cab
Taxis are available outside the terminal. A taxi to Nottingham city centre costs approximately £30-£35. Uber operates at the airport.
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Distance
24 km from Nottingham city centre, approximately 30 minutes without traffic, 45-60 minutes during peak hours.
🛎️ Airport Facilities
Lounges
The Escape Lounge is located after security. Access is available via Priority Pass or by purchasing a day pass.
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Food & Dining
Burger King, Starbucks, and Pork & Pickle are available. There are no 24-hour options.
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Shopping
WHSmith and Castle Donington Duty Free are available.
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Connectivity
Free WiFi is available for 4 hours. Connect to the 'EMA Free WiFi' network.
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Banking
ATMs are located in the terminal. Currency exchange services are provided by Travelex.
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Medical
First aid services are available.
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Other
Prayer room, baby changing facilities, and smoking area outside the terminal.
🅿️ Parking

Short Stay, Long Stay, and Premium parking options are available. Short Stay parking rates start at £6.50 per hour. Long Stay parking rates start at £30 per day. 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.
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Use the Skylink Nottingham bus for a cost-effective transfer to the city centre.
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Check the airport's website for real-time security wait times.
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Consider using East Midlands Parkway station for rail connections to other cities; a bus connects the airport to the station.
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