How to find cheap flights to East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Right now, 15 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to East Midlands Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to EMA for 30 €.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to EMA changes.
Pick up a bargain on tickets to Nottingham, where East Midlands Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to find an awesome deal and have a wider selection of flights to choose from.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to Nottingham. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.
If you aren't in a rush to get to Nottingham, consider taking a little detour. You could find cheaper plane tickets to East Midlands Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Nottingham
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Nottingham is typically May.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to EMA that suits your schedule and budget.
If you'd like to experience Nottingham at its busiest, book your flights to EMA for July. Being on holiday during high seasons usually means more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Book your plane tickets to Nottingham then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before you go. July is the warmest time of year in Nottingham, with averages of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 0ºC (32ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
With six days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Nottingham.
January has the wettest weather. You can expect around eight days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to East Midlands Airport (EMA): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to East Midlands Airport, these airlines make reaching Nottingham easy:
If you want to travel with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your EMA plane ticket with Aer Lingus. Up to 83% of its flights into this airport land according to schedule.
EMA is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Crawl into bed shortly after your flight to EMA. Choose any of these hotels close to East Midlands Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
If you have a connection out of East Midlands Airport or travelling home from there, your journey is likely to stay on schedule. Up to 83% of all flights out of EMA reach their destination on time.
Getting to central Nottingham from East Midlands Airport (EMA)
The distance from EMA to central Nottingham is about 23 kilometres.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to EMA, it'll take around 25 minutes to get to the centre.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 45 minutes.
Nottingham comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Nottingham highlights
Jump off your flight to Nottingham and head directly for these must-visit attractions:
Nottingham Castle: Located around 0.48 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Wollaton Hall, Gardens and Deer Park: Take on this landmark next. About 3 kilometres west of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Nottingham experience.
How to get to Manchester from East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Going to the nearby city of Manchester? It's about 145 kilometres from EMA. It'll take you around 1 hour 55 minutes to drive there.
If you're jumping on public transport, it'll take roughly 2 hours 50 minutes to make the trip.
Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Birmingham
About 56 kilometres away, Birmingham is another city within easy reach of East Midlands Airport. It takes around 1 hour 55 minutes to make the journey on public transport from EMA.
The drive time to Birmingham is roughly 50 minutes.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Up for more exploring? London will keep things interesting on your trip through the United Kingdom. It's about 177 kilometres southeast of Nottingham and features The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. The main airport for this city is London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Manchester fits right into any adventure through the United Kingdom. You'll find it around 97 kilometres northwest of Nottingham. Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry are major draws. You can get here through Manchester Airport (MAN).
Expand your adventure to Birmingham, which is roughly 56 kilometres southwest of Nottingham. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience give you plenty of reason to visit. You can get to this city by catching a flight to Birmingham Airport (BHX).