Nottingham East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Airport Information

(Castle Donington, Derby, England)

Serving the cities of Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, and providing air travel for over five million passengers per year, Nottingham East Midlands Airport (EMA) is an important hub and gateway into and out of the East Midlands area of England. With several renovations and improvements to the airport having taken place over the last decade, the East Midlands Airport is now a modern, well-equipped facility.

The airport provides connections to national, European and international destinations, with the most popular including Alicante, Dublin and Rome. East Midlands Airport is located approximately 29 km / 18 miles to the south-west of central Nottingham, close to Cotgrave, Edwalton, Gamston and Tollerton.


Driving from Nottingham, Derby and Leicester and other East Midlands destinations to the airport is an uncomplicated affair, via the M1 motorway and both the A50 and A42 roads. Public bus services connect East Midlands Airport with surrounding towns, such as the Derby Airline Shuttle, the Leicester Skyline, the Loughborough Airline Shuttle and the Nottingham Skylink. 'Checker Cars' taxis provide connections to a variety of destinations, including the area's most significant rail stations, from where nationwide connections are available.

About Nottingham Tourism

The East Midlands have plenty to offer visitors. Nottingham, with the old Market Square and its Robin Hood legacy; Derby, with its magnificent cathedral; and Leicester, with the beautiful St. Mary de Castro church, are all extremely popular with tourists and locals alike, and near to the East Midlands Airport (EMA).

While none of these towns and cities are considered to be particularly attractive architecturally, they all offer good facilities for visitors, including accommodation, restaurants and a varied nightlife. Nottingham itself now boasts a lively music scene, with the Nottingham Arena regularly hosting major concerts and seating almost 10,000 people. Many stunning modern landmarks and sporting venues are scattered around central Nottingham, such as the Trent Bridge cricket ground, the City Ground, the National Ice Centre and the National Water Sports Centre.

Contact Nottingham East Midlands Airport (EMA):
Address: Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2SA, England, UK
Airport Code: EMA Tel: +44 871 919 9000 Fax: +44 1332 853202 Email: enquiries@nottinghamema.com Website: http://www.eastmidlandsairport.com