Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bellegarde Airport (LIG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Bellegarde Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Limoges's timezone is UTC+1, making Limoges one hour ahead of Nottingham.
To ensure you get on your EMA to LIG flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Limoges (and then discovering more of France!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Bellegarde Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
38 € is the lowest price for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Bellegarde Airport flight. A return flight starts from 76 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EMA to LIG.
The cheapest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Bellegarde Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Of all flights leaving East Midlands Airport, 75.1% land on schedule at their destination.
East Midlands Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Nottingham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Bellegarde Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to EMA:
Arriving at Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an East Midlands Airport to Bellegarde Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LIG instead:
Grab a Bellegarde Airport rental car and discover Limoges and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Thrifty and Enterprise are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Bellegarde Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to central Limoges
Bellegarde Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Limoges. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
The quietest month for a flight from East Midlands Airport to Bellegarde Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Limoges based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Limoges is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from East Midlands Airport to Bellegarde Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from EMA to LIG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Limoges. Around 354 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Marseille is another well-known destination in France and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Limoges. No trip is complete without dropping by Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.