# EMA — East Midlands Airport > Machine-readable reference for EMA. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/ema HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/ema Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/ema.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/EMA.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-14T07:21:51.954+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: East Midlands Airport - IATA: EMA - ICAO: EGNX - City: Nottingham, Leicestershire - Country: GB (GB) - Timezone: Europe/London - Distance from city: 23 km (14 mi) southwest of Nottingham - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 4.5M - Hub for: Jet2.com, Ryanair, TUI Airways - Official website: https://www.eastmidlandsairport.com ## Overview Welcome East Midlands Airport stands out as a quick-in, quick-out option for travelers focused on getting to their destination efficiently. Geared largely towards low-cost flyers and cargo operations, the airport is a lesson in streamlined operations rather than luxury amenities. With 4.5 million passengers yearly and being a pivotal hub for Jet2.com, Ryanair, and TUI Airways, it exemplifies the adage "less is more." The modest food and seating choices compared to more expansive airports reflect this emphasis on getting travelers in and out smoothly. At a glance Situated 23 km southwest of Nottingham, EMA operates a single terminal (T1) supporting flights of budget carriers like Jet2.com, Ryanair, and TUI Airways. Despite a modest passenger count, it offers a surprisingly diverse network of destinations, connecting the East Midlands with numerous cities across Europe. However, its focus on efficiency means that, post-security, the options for food and beverages, as well as retail outlets, are modest at best. Terminals & layout The layout is as simple as it gets; EMA is a single-terminal airport, meaning no need for terminal-hopping or worrying about missing your check-in area—a maj… ## Terminals (1) - **East Midlands Airport Terminal** — airlines: Jet2.com, Ryanair, TUI Airways, Aurigny, Eastern Airways, Loganair, BMI Regional, Flybe URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/terminals/t1 ## Dining (7) - **Alembic** — T1 · Local · Bar URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/restaurants/alembic-t1 - **Burger King** — T1 · Fast Food · American · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/restaurants/burger-king-t1 - **Castle Rock** — T1 · Local · Pub · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/restaurants/castle-rock-t1 - **Greggs** — T1 · Bakery · Fast Food · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/restaurants/greggs-t1 - **Pork & Pickle** — T1 · Local · Deli · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/restaurants/pork-pickle-t1 - **Starbucks** — T1 · Coffee Shop · Café · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/restaurants/starbucks-t1 - **Terracotta Italian Kitchen** — T1 · Italian · Restaurant · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/restaurants/terracotta-italian-kitchen-t1 ## Shops (4) - **Accessorize** — T1 · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/shops/accessorize-t1 - **JD Sports** — T1 · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/shops/jd-sports-t1 - **WHSmith** — T1 · Books URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/shops/whsmith-t1 - **World Duty Free** — T1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/shops/world-duty-free-t1 ## Parking (13) - **JetParks** — Remote · From £49.99 (8 days)/day · 7-8 minutes to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/parking/jetparks - **Long Stay** — Long stay · From £54.99 (8 days)/day · 3-5 minutes to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/parking/long-stay - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · £54.99/day · 3-5 minute transfer URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/parking/long-stay-2 - **Long Stay Airport Parking** — Long stay · £54.99/day · 3-5 minutes by shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/parking/long-stay-3 - **Meet & Greet** — Valet · From £79 (8 days)/week · 1-2 minutes to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/parking/meet-and-greet - **Meet and Greet** — Valet · £79.00/day · 1-2 minute walk to the terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/parking/meet-and-greet-2 - **Meet & Greet Parking** — Valet · £79.00/day · 1-2 minute walk URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/parking/meet-and-greet-3 - **Mid Stay** — Remote · From £64.99 (8 days)/day, From £205 on the day (8 days)/week · 6-7 minutes to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/parking/mid-stay - **Mid Stay Airport Parking** — Long stay · £64.99/day · 5-7 minute walk to the terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/parking/mid-stay-2 - **Mid Stay Parking** — Mid stay · £64.99/day · 6-7 minute walk URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/parking/mid-stay-3 - **Short Stay** — Short stay · From £47.99 (4 days)/day, From £180 on the day (4 days)/week · 1-5 minutes to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/parking/short-stay - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · £47.99/day · 1-2 minute walk to the terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/parking/short-stay-2 - **Short Stay Airport Parking** — Short stay · £47.99/day · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/parking/short-stay-3 ## Ground transport (4) - **East Midlands Airport Bus Services** — Bus · 30-60 min · Every 30 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/transport/bus - **Airport Shuttle Service** — Shuttle · 10-15 min · Every 15 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/transport/shuttle - **Arrow Cars** — Taxi · 15-30 min · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/transport/taxi - **East Midlands Trains** — Train · 20-40 min · Every 30 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ema/transport/train ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Remember, EMA’s single-terminal setup means no time-wasting walks between buildings—every gate and service is centrally located in T1. - _Local_: Take advantage of EMA’s position among Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester; consider your route depending on traffic as much as distance. - _Time_: If driving, use the M1 and A42 for reliable last-mile access; this road combo is favored due to less risk of unexpected congestion. - _Money_: Consider pre-booking parking online. Prices start at £47.99 per day for Short Stay, but your total cost could drop with longer durations and early bookings. - _Avoid_: Avoid assuming extensive dining choices post-security; grab your meal or shop duty-free before heading through, as options dwindle once inside. - _Quiet_: Without lounges, those looking for some calm will have to find refuge in T1’s more relaxed pre-security area. - _Time_: If using public transport, plan for contingencies given the lack of direct rail service and the need for shuttle connections. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/EMA.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/ema/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/ema/departures — HTML page with live departures