Year-round sunshine, Picasso’s birthplace and a lively Costa del Sol city beach.
October–MayWinter sun
EMA · East Midlands Airport
Flights from Castle Donington made simple.
East Midlands Airport serves Nottingham, Derby and Leicester. It is a compact, easy-going airport with a strong leisure focus, particularly for Spanish, Portuguese and Greek sunshine plus a selection of European city breaks.
- Airport code
- EMA
- East Midlands Airport
- Route guides
- 1
- 1 with direct flights
- Destinations
- 10
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About East Midlands Airport
Getting to the airport
- By train
- East Midlands Parkway station is a short shuttle-bus ride away, with services to Nottingham, Leicester, Derby and London St Pancras.
- By bus
- The Skylink bus connects the airport with Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and Loughborough.
- By car
- The airport is close to junctions 23A and 24 of the M1.
Parking at EMA
Park smarter, leave calmer.
- Short stay
- Short-stay parking is closest to the terminal.
- Long stay
- Long-stay parking is linked by a shuttle bus.
- Meet & greet
- Valet and meet-and-greet options are available.
- Compare the Skylink bus against parking costs for longer trips.
More ideas
More ideas from Castle Donington
Destinations to research — check the flight search tool for current routes and schedules.
2h 15m
Spain
Barcelona
Gaudí architecture, Mediterranean beaches and late-night tapas in one of Europe’s most energetic cities.
April–JuneSeptember–October
2h 45m
Portugal
Lisbon
Pastel hillsides, vintage trams and golden Atlantic light with great-value food and wine.
March–JuneSeptember–October
2h 45m
Italy
Rome
Three thousand years of history, piazzas made for lingering and some of the world’s best pasta.
April–MaySeptember–October
2h 30m
Hungary
Budapest
Thermal baths, grand Danube views and ruin bars at excellent prices.
April–JuneSeptember–OctoberDecember
FAQ
Castle Donington airport FAQs
There is no station at the terminal itself; East Midlands Parkway is the nearest station, connected by bus.
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