Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London City Airport (LCY): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Nottingham.
Your EMA to LCY flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from East Midlands Airport to London City Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between EMA and LCY:
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How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London City Airport (LCY)
117 € is currently the best price for a one-way East Midlands Airport to London City Airport flight. Return flights start at 265 €. These fares may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from EMA to LCY, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from East Midlands Airport to London City Airport.
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Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Of all flights departing from East Midlands Airport, 75.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Nottingham to East Midlands Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from East Midlands Airport to London City Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near EMA:
Arriving at London City Airport (LCY)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LCY if you're taking a late East Midlands Airport to London City Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a London City Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and chase adventure across London and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from London City Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London
London City Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central London. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to London City Airport (LCY)
February is the busiest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to London City Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to London in February.
When booking your flight from East Midlands Airport to London City Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EMA to LCY sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're ready to explore another side of United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.
