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IATA: EMA · Nottingham, United Kingdom

East Midlands Airport Guide

CapitalLondon
Population68,265,209
CurrencyGBP £ British pound
LanguageEnglish
Time ZoneUTC+01:00 BST
AirportEMA
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~4,381,469

East Midlands Airport (IATA: EMA) is a key aviation hub serving Nottingham and the wider United Kingdom region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Nottingham from EMA

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

East Midlands Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at EMA

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at East Midlands Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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East Midlands Airport (EMA) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
EMA / EGNX
Serves
Nottingham
Country
United Kingdom
Local time now
05:52 (BST)
Time zone
Europe/London
Currency
GBP (£)
Capital
London
Coordinates
52.8311, -1.3281

Alternative airports near EMA

Birmingham International Airport · Birmingham (BHX)51 km
Manchester Airport · Manchester (MAN)86 km
Liverpool John Lennon Airport · Liverpool (LPL)116 km
Leeds Bradford Airport · Leeds (LBA)117 km
London Luton Airport · London (LTN)125 km
London Stansted Airport · London (STN)149 km
Straight-line distance from EMA. A nearby airport is often materially cheaper on the same route — worth checking both before booking.

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Nonstop destinations from EMA

East Midlands Airport has published nonstop service to 43 airports across 14 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from EMA.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
MálagaAGPSpain1,813 km
AlicanteALCSpain1,618 km
FaroFAOPortugal1,832 km
Palma de MallorcaPMISpain1,508 km
ZaventemBRUBelgium452 km
Frankfurt am MainFRAGermany752 km
San BartoloméACESpain2,840 km
TenerifeTFSSpain3,028 km
BelfastBHDUnited Kingdom358 km
Ingliston, EdinburghEDIUnited Kingdom371 km
GlasgowGLAUnited Kingdom393 km
BarcelonaBCNSpain1,307 km
Orio al Serio (BG)BGYItaly1,127 km
CarcassonneCCFFrance1,102 km
Kerkyra (Corfu)CFUGreece2,183 km
SoudaCHQGreece2,770 km
RomeCIAItaly1,608 km
DinardDNRFrance474 km
DublinDUBIreland335 km
BergeracEGCFrance900 km
El MatorralFUESpain2,900 km
Ibiza (Eivissa)IBZSpain1,565 km
BaliceKRKPoland1,488 km
ŁódźLCJPoland1,410 km

Airlines serving EMA

4 carriers publish nonstop service at EMA, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
RyanairFRBudget66
Jet2LSBudget18
Brussels AirlinesSNFull Service2
LufthansaLHFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than EMA-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.