How to find cheap flights to East Midlands Airport (EMA)
AED 2,119 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to East Midlands Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to EMA, the lowest fare is AED 1,226.
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Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Nottingham, where East Midlands Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines generally offer some great early bird deals.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Nottingham. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to East Midlands Airport.
Best time to go to Nottingham
May is generally the cheapest month to board a flight to Nottingham.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to EMA, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
August is the most popular month for flights to EMA. It's the perfect time to experience Nottingham at its liveliest.
February is the quietest period of the year to travel if you want a more relaxed pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Nottingham then.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Nottingham is warmest in July, averaging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC (32ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
September gives you the best chance of sunshine. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Nottingham.
It's rainiest during August, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Traveling to East Midlands Airport (EMA): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Nottingham in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to East Midlands Airport with one of these top airlines:
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 when expected.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+0 timezone at EMA.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to EMA? These hotels near East Midlands Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Kick off your Nottingham break sooner by booking a car rental in EMA. Alamo, Green Motion and Budget are some of the top names to take your pick of here.
Flights taking off from East Midlands Airport complete their journey as scheduled 75% of the time. This figure helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
Getting to central Nottingham from East Midlands Airport (EMA)
EMA is about 23 kilometers from central Nottingham.
After touching down from your flight to EMA, expect a drive to the center of around 25 minutes.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
If you'd like to stay close to all the action in Nottingham, unpack your suitcase at one of these top hotels:
Nottingham highlights
These popular attractions should be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Nottingham:
Nottingham Castle, Museum & Art Gallery: Located around 0.64 kilometers south of the city center, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Millennium Garden: Here's where you can press pause for a moment when exploring Nottingham. This park is roughly 3 kilometers south-west of the center.
City of Caves: This will also make the highlight reel of your vacation. A top landmark, it's around 0.80 kilometers south-east of the heart of Nottingham.
How to get to Birmingham from East Midlands Airport (EMA)
The nearby city of Birmingham is about 64 kilometers from EMA. Reaching the center by ride-share or cab should take around 50 minutes.
Public transport will get you to Birmingham in roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Traveling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Manchester
If Manchester is on your itinerary, public transport should take around 2 hours 50 minutes from East Midlands Airport. This city is about 97 kilometers from EMA.
The drive time to Manchester is roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Up for more adventures? London will add more excitement to your journey through the United Kingdom. It's around 161 kilometers south-east of Nottingham and features The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. The closest airport to this city is London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Birmingham is another popular destination in the United Kingdom and is roughly 56 kilometers south-west of Nottingham. Zero in on some of the best places like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre. Birmingham International Airport (BHX) takes care of most arrivals into this city.
Roughly 177 kilometers south-west of Nottingham, Bristol is worth a detour. Great reasons to visit include Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge. Bristol Airport (BRS) is the easiest way to arrive here.
