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£43+ Cheap flights to East Midlands

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Flights to East Midlands in 2026

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Cheapest flights to East Midlands

Wed 7/1015:35 -
1 stop9h 20m
Thu 8/1009:25 -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 23/9£80
Wed 21/1015:35 -
1 stop9h 20m
Wed 4/1109:40 -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 23/9£85
Sat 24/1021:30 -
1 stop10h 30m
Sat 31/1008:55 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 26/9£88
Sat 10/1009:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 14/1005:45 -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 25/9£89
Thu 22/1018:25 -
1 stop13h 15m
Thu 29/1022:35 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 23/9£100
Fri 30/1014:55 -
1 stop4h 30m
Thu 5/1106:00 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 24/9£117
Sun 11/1021:45 -
1 stop13h 25m
Thu 15/1009:25 -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 26/9£119
Mon 9/1109:10 -
2 stops6h 55m
Mon 16/1113:30 -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 26/9£122
Sat 24/1021:30 -
1 stop10h 30m
Sat 7/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 30m
Deal found 26/9£125
Sat 24/1021:30 -
1 stop10h 30m
Sat 31/1008:55 -
2 stops13h 10m
Deal found 26/9£128
Wed 21/1016:50 -
1 stop8h 05m
Wed 4/1109:40 -
1 stop3h 45m
Deal found 23/9£134
Wed 7/1015:50 -
1 stop9h 05m
Thu 8/1009:25 -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 23/9£140

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Return from

£69

One-way from

£43

Popular in

September

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November

Average price

£149
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  • 11/11-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 20m total
  • London to Manchester
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  • Ryanair
  • 30/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 15m total
  • London to Nottingham
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LGW London Gatwick - EMA Nottingham East Midlands

LGWEMA

London Gatwick

Wed 30/9

08:50-13:05

1 stop4h 15m

Nottingham East Midlands

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£43

LondonNottingham

LGW London Gatwick - EMA Nottingham East Midlands

LGWEMA

London Gatwick

Thu 22/10

21:30-07:40

1 stop10h 10m

Nottingham East Midlands

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£71

LondonNottingham

LHR London Heathrow - EMA Nottingham East Midlands

LHREMA

London Heathrow

Thu 8/10

11:05-12:10

1 stop25h 05m

Nottingham East Midlands

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£78

LondonNottingham

LGW London Gatwick - EMA Nottingham East Midlands

LGWEMA

London Gatwick

Wed 7/10

15:35-00:55

1 stop9h 20m

Nottingham East Midlands

Thu 8/10

09:25-18:25

1 stop9h 00m

£80

LondonNottingham

LGW London Gatwick - EMA Nottingham East Midlands

LGWEMA

London Gatwick

Wed 21/10

15:35-00:55

1 stop9h 20m

Nottingham East Midlands

Wed 4/11

09:40-18:20

1 stop8h 40m

£85

LondonNottingham

LGW London Gatwick - EMA Nottingham East Midlands

LGWEMA

London Gatwick

Sat 10/10

09:45-21:15

1 stop11h 30m

Nottingham East Midlands

Wed 14/10

05:45-11:05

1 stop5h 20m

£89

LondonNottingham

LGW London Gatwick - EMA Nottingham East Midlands

LGWEMA

London Gatwick

Thu 22/10

18:25-07:40

1 stop13h 15m

Nottingham East Midlands

Thu 29/10

22:35-08:30

1 stop9h 55m

£100

LondonNottingham

LHR London Heathrow - EMA Nottingham East Midlands

LHREMA

London Heathrow

Thu 22/10

15:10-07:45

3 stops16h 35m

Nottingham East Midlands

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£122

LondonNottingham

LHR London Heathrow - EMA Nottingham East Midlands

LHREMA

London Heathrow

Wed 30/9

18:45-08:55

2 stops14h 10m

Nottingham East Midlands

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£127

LondonNottingham

LGW London Gatwick - EMA Nottingham East Midlands

LGWEMA

London Gatwick

Sat 24/10

21:30-08:00

1 stop10h 30m

Nottingham East Midlands

Sat 31/10

08:55-22:05

2 stops13h 10m

£128

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Nottingham

How long is the flight to East Midlands?

On average, a flight from London to East Midlands takes 4 hours 59 minutes. Flights to East Midlands from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in East Midlands by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in East Midlands ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit East Midlands when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in East Midlands by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to East Midlands, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

FAQs about flying to East Midlands

East Midlands Airport is situated 18km (11 miles) from Derby, within easy reach of Nottingham, Leicester and Derby by road and public transport.

The hub for low-cost carriers bmibaby and Ryanair, flights to East Midlands Airport come in from around Europe, including Spain (Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Alicante, Tenerife and Fuerteventura). Other busy routes to and from Nottingham East Midlands Airport are Dublin, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

EMA has received several awards in recent years including World’s Leading Eco Friendly Airport and Best Regional Airport (British Travel Award 2010) however many users report that increased traffic and lack of investment in infrastructure has led to long queues for security and cramped waiting areas. The airport has added facilities as needed, meaning things are spread out and often confusing to find.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to East Midlands?

    Nottingham East Midlands (EMA), located 11.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to East Midlands.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to East Midlands if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to East Midlands on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in East Midlands?

    Nottingham East Midlands is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in East Midlands. One-way flights to Nottingham East Midlands typically cost £14, while return flights cost around £15.

  • How much is a return flight to East Midlands?

    A return flight to East Midlands will typically cost around £31, however they can be found for as little as £15.

  • Where does the fastest flight to East Midlands depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to East Midlands, Belfast offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 5 minutes).

  • Does Nottingham East Midlands have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nottingham East Midlands can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nottingham East Midlands?

    Yes. Nottingham East Midlands has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport is the closest property to Nottingham East Midlands (0.0 mi away from Nottingham East Midlands).

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