Flying from London to East Midlands Airport (EMA): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by looking up the best place to catch your flight from London to East Midlands Airport (EMA). Explore the options for setting off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW), the city's main airports.
London and Nottingham (where East Midlands Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to EMA, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is around 31 kms (19 miles) from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to East Midlands Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kms (50 miles) from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to EMA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to East Midlands Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Reserve a hotel close to EMA if you have a late flight from London to East Midlands Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with an East Midlands Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Green Motion or Budget and find adventure across Nottingham and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to East Midlands Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to central Nottingham
Central Nottingham is about 11 miles from East Midlands Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to East Midlands Airport (EMA)
£47 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to East Midlands Airport. A return flight starts at £84. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to EMA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your London to East Midlands Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to East Midlands Airport (EMA)
August is the most popular month for flights from London to East Midlands Airport (EMA). Visit Nottingham in February for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Nottingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your London to EMA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to East Midlands Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Nottingham
Once you've booked your flight from London to East Midlands Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nottingham:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Nottingham Castle, Museum & Art Gallery, Nottingham Castle Visitors Centre and City of Caves are top sights which should be on every Nottingham itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen Nottingham, now it's time to explore other corners of the United Kingdom. Journey about 177 kms (110 miles) south-east to London to tick off its top attractions. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, your itinerary will be busy.
Bristol is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kms (110 miles) south-west of Nottingham. No trip is complete without experiencing Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.